Inventory Report & Schedule of Condition

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1 Inventory Report & Schedule of Condition The Property: 22 Beverley Garth, Ackworth, West Yorkshire, WF7 7PL Compiled on: 04/05/2017 on behalf of: Whitegates Pontefract Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 1

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents... 2 Utility Meter Readings... 3 Dwelling Type... 4 Appliances & Equipment Record... 4 Provision of Heating... 5 Household Status... 5 Safety... 5 Structure & Ventilation... 5 Useful Item Locations... 6 Standard of Cleaning... 6 Keys Lounge Kitchen / Diner Stairs & Landing Bedroom 2 (rear) Bathroom Bedroom 1 (front) External, Garage, Outbuildings, Cellar Disclaimer Guidance for Tenants Declaration, Acceptance & Signatures Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 2

3 Utility Meter Readings Gas Meter is there a supply? Yes Location: Meter No: Kitchen, under-sink. B Reading: 1199 Is this a token / prepay meter? No Is this meter not found / in locked room / inaccessible? No Electricity Meter is there a supply? Yes Location: Meter No: External, rear. 15L Reading: 1216 Rate 1: Rate 2: Is this a token / prepay meter? Is this meter not found / in locked room / inaccessible? No No Water Meter is there a supply? Yes Location: Kitchen, under-sink. Meter No: Reading: 779 Is this meter not found / in locked room / inaccessible? No Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 3

4 Dwelling Type Number of bedrooms: Number of bath/shower rooms: Property: Furnished: Outbuildings & Sheds: Gardens: Garage: 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Town/Mews House Part - partially furnished No - no outbuildings/sheds Yes - tenant is responsible Yes - tenant has access and is responsible (NB: no information provided to identify which garage belongs to this property from the communal block. Garages are not numbered.) Appliances & Equipment Record Item Manufacturer / Serial / Model Washing Machine / Dishwasher / Tumble Dryer / Oven / Cooker Candy / - Hob Candy / - Extractor Hood Candy / - Refrigerator Whirlpool / - Freezer / Fridge/Freezer / Microwave / Toaster / Kettle Kenwood / SJM270 Combination Boiler Ideal / Isar Storage Tank / Intruder Alarm System / Thermostat / Television / Satellite / Lawnmower / Dual Fuel Monitor NPower / Duet II Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 4

5 Provision of Heating Central heating system with wall-mounted radiators Wall-mounted independent electric convection / storage heaters Free-standing mains-powered heaters Gas / electric fire / stove Yes No No No Household Status Central heating system / heaters / fires are switched-off Appliances are switched-off All windows are locked All doors are locked Garage is locked Outbuildings / sheds are locked Intruder alarm system is set Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A Safety Smoke detectors / alarms fitted on each floor? Carbon-monoxide detectors / alarms fitted within the property? Yes No Structure & Ventilation No structural defects to cause condensation or mould. Working ventilation system in place. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 5

6 Useful Item Locations Cold water mains stop tap location: Heating controls location: Electric fuse board location: Kitchen, under-sink. Lounge. Kitchen, under-sink. Intruder alarm system panel location: Standard of Cleaning Where the property is noted as Professionally cleaned below; it must be returned professionally cleaned and The Landlord is entitled to see evidence of such. A domestic clean is not sufficient. This property has been DOMESTICALLY CLEANED Keys Door / Qty / Style Keys not recorded at the instruction of the Agent / Landlord OR check-in service not requested. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 6

7 Ref Entry Item Description Colours, texture, material, fabrics etc 1. Lounge Condition Specific Detailed information regarding items INTERNAL DECORATION I01 Ceiling White emulsion over plaster. Clean. Good condition. I03 Walls Off-white emulsion over plaster. Clean. Below average condition. Generally marked and grubby appearance mid-low level either side of front door. Finger marks midheight to inside corner, right of window. Pillar has two pin holes at high level. Collection of scuff marks, scratches and red splash marks mid-low level bottom of stairs. Underside of stairs has horizontal scuff and tide marks mid-low level, with chipped paintwork and exposed plaster on left side. Radiator wall has one pin hole at high level, light scuff marks above radiator full-length. I05 Wall fixings Black wooden-framed black and white 'New York' picture. Clean. Good condition. Secure. White digital thermostat control. I06 Skirting Small profile timber skirting finished in white satin paint. Clean. Good condition. Secure. Untested. Clean. Average condition overall. Scattered scuff marks and scratches to bottom of stairs. I07 Flooring Cream mottle twist pile carpet. Clean. Below average condition. Generally tired, well-worn and grubby appearance throughout. Grey shading and discolouration on entry. Two patches of previous staining to centre of room. Imprints to previous furniture areas throughout. I08 Rugs / mats Woven door mat. Not clean. Below average condition. Soiled appearance, marked throughout. DOORS & WINDOWS D01 External doors White upvc door, two panels, two frosted/coloured glass panes, black lever handle, chrome letterbox. D02 Internal doors Timber door finished in white satin paint, eight frosted glass panes, fitted with silver lever handles. D03 Door frames Standard profile timber frames finished in white satin paint. W01 Windows White upvc unit, two panes / one opener, fitted with white lever handles. Clean. Average condition overall. Handle lightly tarnished. Four screw holes around letterbox from previous fixing. Clean. Good condition. Clean. Good condition. Clean. Average condition overall. Frame paint-marked around edges. W02 Sills White plastic sill. Clean. Below average condition. Numerous surface scratches and general wear across top surface throughout. End caps missing to either side. W03 Poles / rails White plastic curtain track. Clean. Good condition. Secure. W04 Curtains Pair of cream fabric full-height curtains. HEATING Clean. Below average condition. Left curtain has brown splash marks and staining at high level. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 7

8 H01 Radiators / heaters Wall-mounted double panel radiator, original condition. Clean. Below average condition. Secure. Untested. Generally tired and grubby appearance across front surface, with scattered chips to coating mainly down left edge. LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL E01 Power sockets One double, one single white plastic power sockets. Clean. Below average condition. Untested. Heavily paint-marked. L01 Light switches One white plastic dimmer switch, one single white plastic light switch. Clean. Good condition. Working order. L02 Ceiling lights One white plastic rose with flex to standard bulb, square string twotier shade. E03 Phone sockets One white plastic telephone socket. E04 Other sockets / cables Collection of aerial cables coming through wall above skirting, bottom-right of window. FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT F09 Lamps Brass lamp with spherical opaque glass shade. O01 Clean. Good condition. Working order. Clean. Good condition. Untested. Clean. Below average condition. Untested. Heavily paint-marked. Clean. Below average condition. Untested. Base of lamp is heavily pitted and tarnished. OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 8

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10 Ref Entry Item 2. Kitchen / Diner Description Colours, texture, material, fabrics etc Condition Specific Detailed information regarding items INTERNAL DECORATION I01 Ceiling White emulsion over plaster. Clean. Good condition. I03 Walls Pale grey emulsion over plaster. Clean. Average condition overall. Two metal eye hooks at high level above radiator and above high level units above sink area. Minor under-paint indentations throughout. I05 Wall fixings Circular black-framed analogue Clean. Good condition. Secure. clock. I06 Skirting Small profile timber skirting Clean. Good condition. finished in white satin paint. I07 Flooring Black and grey mottle tile-effect Clean. Good condition. laminate flooring. I08 Rugs / mats Brown and beige door mat. Clean. Average condition. DOORS & WINDOWS D01 External doors White upvc stable-style door, Clean. Good condition. fitted with black lever handle, white lever handle on clear glass opener, in-fill panel low level. D02 Internal doors Timber framed door finished in white satin paint, eight frosted glass panes, fitted with silver lever handles. Clean. Good condition. Plain timber door finished in white satin paint, fitted with silver lever handle. D03 Door frames Standard profile timber frames finished in white satin paint. W01 Windows White upvc unit, one pane /no openers. Clean. Good condition. Clean. Good condition. Clean internally. Average condition overall. Frame paint-marked around edges. Dirty external. W02 Sills White plastic sill. Clean. Average condition overall. Generally wear and minor surface scratches throughout. W05 Window blinds White plastic Venetian-style blind. Not clean. Average condition overall. Secure. Working order. Slats bowing to centre. Heavy dust to slats. HEATING H01 Radiators / heaters Wall-mounted double panel radiator, original condition. Clean. Average condition overall. Secure. Untested. Paint drip marks along inside edge, across top surface. Scattered small surface chips on right. LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL E01 Power sockets Double white plastic power Clean. Good condition. Untested. sockets. E02 Isolators White plastic isolator switch with Clean. Good condition. Untested. integrated socket. L01 Light switches One single white plastic light Clean. Good condition. Working order. switch. L02 Ceiling lights Double chrome branch fitting with four halogen-style spotlights. Clean. Good condition. One not working. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 10

11 E04 Other sockets / cables Aerial cable coming through wall above skirting, bottom-right of window. Clean. Good condition. Untested. FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT F01 Tables Solid wooden breakfast table Clean. Average condition. finished in light stain. F02 Seating Two white plastic Ikea-style chairs with grey metal frame and legs. Clean. Average condition. KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIFIC K1D Oven / Cooker Brushed steel-fronted electric oven with two wire shelves and grill tray. K1E Hob Brushed steel four ring electric hob. Not clean. Good condition. Untested. Heavy burnt-on grease deposits and residue marks to inside of door and bottom of appliance. Not clean. Good condition. Untested. Excessive burnt-on grease residue marks and tarnishing around all rings. Tarnished across top of rings. K1F Extractor hood Integrated extractor hood. Not clean. Good condition. Untested. Grease deposits to filter, greasy to-touch. K1G Refrigerator White-fronted fridge. Two wire shelves. Two plastic salad trays. Three plastic door shelves. Integrated freezer compartment. K1L Kettle Brushed steel and black cordless kettle. K02 Work surface Brown/beige mottle high-gloss finish mdf work surface. K03 Tiling / splashbacks White ceramic wall tiles with white grouting. K04 Kitchen units Birch-style curved-edged unit doors fitted with brushed steel bar handles, four matching drawers. U01 Unit contents Blue tea, coffee, sugar and biscuit canisters. Not clean. Below average condition. Untested. Heavy crack to salad tray. Handle missing from freezer comparment door. Light debris, crumbs and deposits to majority of shelves. Outside of door has scattered scuff marks and light surface scratches throughout. Clean. Good condition. Untested. Clean. Good condition overall. Poor finish to mastic sealant, bitty and stained behind sink area. Clean. Good condition overall. Poor finish to mastic sealant, bitty and stained behind sink area. Clean. Good condition. Clean. Good condition. Wooden 'Coffee Welcome' wall sign. Three grey bowls. Three grey side plates. Clean. Average condition. Clean. Good condition. Clean. Good condition. Three grey dinner plates. Clean. Good condition. K05 Sink / basin Stainless steel 1 and 1/2 bowl sink Clean. Good condition. Taps checked and and drainer, fitted with stainless working order. Plug hole checked and steel lever-style mixer tap. draining. Plug present. OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE O01 Grey plastic waste bin with lid. Not clean. Below average condition. White residue marks and indentations across front surface. Blue, red and green metal plant pots. Clean. Good condition. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 11

12 Portable mains-powered digital dual fuel monitor. Clean. Good condition. Untested. Under-stair cupboard; white emulsion over textured paper walls. Vinyl flooring. Clean. Below average condition as walls heavily scuff marked and scratched throughout. Four heavy scratch marks to inside of door. Paintwork chipped down left edge of door. Containing large collection of previous tenant/landlord personal items/rubbish. 2 A 2 B 2 C 2 D 2 E 2 F Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 12

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14 Ref Entry Item 3. Stairs & Landing Description Colours, texture, material, fabrics etc INTERNAL DECORATION I01 Ceiling White emulsion over plaster. Timber loft access hatch finished in white satin paint. Condition Specific Detailed information regarding items Clean. Good condition. Over-painted metal hook and eye used to secure loft access hatch. I03 Walls Off-white emulsion over plaster. Clean. Average condition overall. Minimal/minor shading and light finger marks mid-low level along stair wall. I06 Skirting Small profile timber skirting Clean. Good condition. finished in white satin paint. I07 Flooring Cream mottle twist pile carpet. Clean. Average condition overall. General wear to centre of all treads. Engrained dust line marks from floorboards to edges of landing. DOORS & WINDOWS D02 Internal doors Three plain timber doors finished in white satin paint, fitted with silver lever handles. All with clear glass panes above. Clean. Good condition. D03 Door frames Standard profile timber frames finished in white satin paint. Clean. Good condition. LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL L01 Light switches Two single white plastic light switches. Clean. Average condition overall. Working order. Paint-marked. L02 Ceiling lights One white plastic rose with flex to standard bulb, silver and cream plastic shade. Clean. Good condition. Working order. E05 Detectors One ceiling-mounted smoke detector located ground floor level, one located first floor level. O01 Clean. Good condition. Tested and working. OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE Timber runner rails and newel posts finished in white satin paint. Clean. Good condition. Secure. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 14

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16 Ref Entry Item 4. Bedroom 2 (rear) Description Colours, texture, material, fabrics etc Condition Specific Detailed information regarding items INTERNAL DECORATION I01 Ceiling White emulsion over artex. Clean. Good condition. I03 Walls Pale lilac emulsion over plaster. Clean. Average condition overall. Wall opposite window has three heavy scuff marks high level-centre. Wall left of window has collection of scratch marks and scuff marks mid-height on right side. Entry wall has minor shading and light finger marks mid-low level below light switch. I05 Wall fixings Rose canvas picture. Clean. Good condition. Secure. I06 Skirting Small profile timber skirting Clean. Good condition. finished in white satin paint. I07 Flooring Cream mottle twist pile carpet. Clean. Average condition overall. General wear and imprints to previous furniture areas throughout. Two small faint grey spot marks between entry and centre of room. DOORS & WINDOWS D02 Internal doors Plain timber door finished in white Clean. Good condition. satin paint, fitted with silver lever handles. Clear glass pane above. D03 Door frames Standard profile timber frames Clean. Good condition. finished in white satin paint. W01 Windows White upvc unit, three panes / two openers, fitted with white lever handles. Clean. Average condition overall. Key present. Frame over-painted around edges. W02 Sills White plastic sill. Clean. Average condition. W03 Poles / rails White rustic metal curtain pole. Clean. Average condition. Secure. W04 Curtains Pair of cream fabric curtains. Not clean. Below average condition. Not attached. Heavily creased and generally grubby appearance. HEATING H01 Radiators / heaters Wall-mounted single panel radiator, original condition. Clean. Good condition overall. Secure. Untested. Single small chip to coating bottom-left corner. LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL E01 Power sockets Two single white plastic power Clean. Good condition. Untested. sockets. L01 Light switches One single white plastic light Clean. Good condition. Working order. switch. L02 Ceiling lights One white plastic rose with flex to standard bulb, cream fabric shade. Clean. Good condition. Working order. E04 Other sockets / cables O01 Aerial cable coming through wall above skirting, bottom-left of window. OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE Small glass bottle vase with faux flower. Clean. Good condition. Untested. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 16

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18 Ref Entry Item Description Colours, texture, material, fabrics etc 5. Bathroom Condition Specific Detailed information regarding items INTERNAL DECORATION I01 Ceiling White emulsion over artex. Clean. Good condition. I03 Walls Pale grey emulsion over plaster. Clean. Average condition. I05 Wall fixings White wooden vanity shelf above basin, with mirror surround. Clean. Below average condition. Secure. Heavy tarnishing and pitting around edges of mirror. I06 Skirting Small profile timber skirting Clean. Good condition. finished in white satin paint. I07 Flooring Black ceramic floor tiles with grey grouting. DOORS & WINDOWS D02 Internal doors Two plain timber doors finished in white satin paint, fitted with silver lever handles. Clean. Average condition overall. Grouting is discoloured in places throughout. Clean. Good condition overall. Mortice latch missing from cupboard door. One screw missing from bathroom door handle on inside. D03 Door frames Standard profile timber frames Clean. Good condition. finished in white satin paint. HEATING H01 Radiators / heaters Wall-mounted single panel radiator, original condition. Clean. Good condition. Secure. Untested. LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL L01 Light switches One white plastic rose with pull cord light switch, chrome weighted finial. Clean. Good condition. Working order. L02 Ceiling lights Spherical opaque glass fitting, Clean. Good condition. Working order. with white base. E06 Extractor fans Ceiling-mounted extractor fan. Clean. Good condition. Tested and working. K03 Tiling / splashbacks KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIFIC White ceramic wall tiles with white grouting. K05 Sink / basin White ceramic wash basin with pedestal, stainless steel twiststyle taps. B01 Toilet White ceramic toilet fitted with white plastic seat and lid, chrome push-style flush. B02 Bath Straight white acrylic bath with tiled side and end panels, stainless steel twist-style taps. B03 Shower Stainless steel twist-style mixer shower, chrome hose, chrome shower head, chrome/white shower head support rail. B04 Screen / curtain Metal L-shaped shower curtain rail, with ceiling support rod. Clean. Good condition overall. Grouting lightly discoloured brown across first three courses above bath. Clean. Good condition overall. Taps checked and working order. Plug hole checked and draining. Plug present. Lime scale deposits around base of taps. Clean. Good condition. Seat and lid secure. Flush checked and working order. Clean. Average condition overall. Taps checked and working order. Plug hole checked and draining. Plug present. Single mould spot to mastic sealant. Minimal/minor scuff marks to bottom of bath. Lime scale deposits around base of taps. Clean. Good condition. Secure. Untested. Clean. Good condition. Secure. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 18

19 O01 Grey/white vertical striped Clean. Good condition. polythene shower curtain. OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE Bevelled-edged mirror placed on top of cistern. Clean. Below average condition. Chipped to outside corners. Not secure. Glass soap dish. Chrome toilet brush and stand. White ceramic bowl/tray with two glass/metal soap dispensers. Built-in cupboard, housing white-fronted hot water combination boiler. Clean. Good condition. Untested. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 19

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21 Ref Entry Item 6. Bedroom 1 (front) Description Colours, texture, material, fabrics etc Condition Specific Detailed information regarding items INTERNAL DECORATION I01 Ceiling White emulsion over plaster. Clean. Good condition overall. Hairline cracks to plaster along top of bathroom wall. I03 Walls Off-white emulsion over plaster. Clean. Average condition. I05 Wall fixings Light wooden-framed 'Lake' print. Clean. Good condition. Secure. 'Two bird' canvas picture. Clean. Good condition. Secure. I06 Skirting Small profile timber skirting Clean. Good condition. finished in white satin paint. I07 Flooring Beige mottle twist pile carpet. Clean. Average condition overall. Minor imprints and shading to previous furniture areas. DOORS & WINDOWS D02 Internal doors Plain timber door finished in white Clean. Good condition overall. Two faint satin paint, fitted with silver lever scuff marks on left side, high level. handles. Clear glass pane above. D03 Door frames Standard profile timber frames Clean. Good condition. finished in white satin paint. W01 Windows White upvc unit, three panes / two openers, fitted with white lever handles. Clean. Average condition overall. Key not present. Frame paint-marked around edges. Screw cap missing from left handle. W02 Sills White plastic sill. Clean. Average condition overall. Minor surface scratches and general wear across top surface. Tape residue mark on outside edge-centre. W03 Poles / rails White rustic metal curtain pole. Clean. Average condition. Secure. W04 Curtains Pair of cream fabric silk-style Clean. Good condition. curtains. HEATING H01 Radiators / Wall-mounted single panel Clean. Good condition. Secure. Untested. heaters radiator, original condition. LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL E01 Power sockets Two single white plastic power Clean. Good condition. Untested. sockets. L01 Light switches One single white plastic light Clean. Good condition. Working order. switch. Clean. Good condition. Working order. L02 Ceiling lights One white plastic rose with flex to standard bulb, cream fabric shade. O01 OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE Blue glass vase with four faux flowers. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 21

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23 External, Garage, Outbuildings, Cellar Lawn Areas N/A Seasonal Order Neat & Tidy Weeds Overgrown Borders N/A Seasonal Order Neat & Tidy Weeds Overgrown Trees & Shrubs N/A Seasonal Order Neat & Tidy Weeds Overgrown Pathways N/A Seasonal Order Weathered Weeds Decking N/A Seasonal Order Weathered Weeds Driveway N/A Seasonal Order Weathered Weeds Rubbish giving untidy appearance? No A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 23

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25 Disclaimer The Report: this document and any supporting documents detailing the cosmetic condition of internal decoration and contents. The Property: the dwelling that this report relates to and which the tenancy agreement refers to. The Inventory Clerk: the person instructed to prepare this report by means of an agreed appointment time at the property, writing this report and producing it for the relevant parties. The Agent: The company instructed by The Landlord to carry out an agreed service which can include but is not limited to: promoting The Property to let, arranging references, performing credit checks, managing maintenance of The Property. The Landlord: The person who owns The Property; they may instruct a wholly-managed service with The Agent, in which case no contact may be made with them. However, if The Landlord has chosen to give you their contact information you should clarify with The Agent when it is appropriate to use this in place of reporting issues to them. This Inventory is prepared as an as seen overview of The Property and its contents at the time of the inspection and compiled as a fair and accurate record of the internal decoration and condition of contents. It should not be interpreted as a structural survey report. The Inventory Clerk is not an expert on fabrics, woods, materials or antiques; nor are they a qualified surveyor or valuation specialist, they are not required to state whether an item is antique, made of precious metals, of unique origin or whether an item is new (despite its appearance being so). Items left in loft spaces, cellars or in locked rooms, garages and garden sheds which have not been noted on the Inventory Report remain the sole responsibility of The Landlord. The movement of heavy furniture or appliances will not be undertaken and therefore some observations may be reduced where such items restrict full view. The Inventory Clerk is not responsible for inaccuracies caused by The Tenant being in-situ and it is deemed difficult to differentiate between items belonging to The Landlord or The Tenant. The Inventory is no guarantee of the safety of items or equipment, merely a record that such items or equipment exist within The Property on the date of inspection. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 25

26 What is not tested for working order? The following items will be listed and their state of cleanliness recorded, along with any obvious signs of damage, but will not be tested for working order, unless previously agreed with the agent/landlord. Kitchen appliances All electrical items Radiators / heaters Power sockets Central heating boilers Combination boilers Smoke / carbon-monoxide detectors Any defects or faulty equipment should be reported to your agent or landlord immediately. What is tested for working order? Taps are turned on and wash basins and baths are checked for drainage Toilets are flushed and checked for blockages Extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms Extractor hood fans and lights in kitchens The Inventory Clerk is not a qualified electrician, therefore items noted as being in working order can not be a guarantee to mean fully operational working order; merely that items appear as such. What other items will be checked? All drawers, cupboards and wardrobes will be opened and closed. Runners, hinges, handles and doors will be inspected. Curtains and window blinds will be checked to ensure they are securely fixed and in working order. They will be opened fully to inspect for any soiling or damage. All mattresses are inspected on both sides for staining, tears/other damage and general cleanliness. Loft/roof spaces will not be inspected, unless they have been properly converted into a living space. Utility meter readings and photographs are taken during the inspection where accessible; if this is not possible, this will be recorded on the report under the Utility Meters section. Cleanliness Where there is no reference to cleanliness and no additional comments added by either party: there is an assumption that there are no cleanliness issues. Damages: Where there is no reference to damage and no additional comments added by either party: there is an assumption there is no damage and all items are in working condition. Lighting: Where lights or light fittings are noted and no additional comments added by either party: Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 26

27 there is an assumption that they are working and no bulbs are out. Photographs & Supporting Information: During the inspection, various methods of recording the condition and contents are used. These may include but are not limited to: digital voice recordings, electronic typed documents, high quality digital photographs and video footage. All these methods contribute to the preparation of The Inventory. Overview: The Inventory produced and any photographs taken provide a fair and accurate record of the condition and contents of the Property as the professional opinion of the Inventory Clerk on the date the inspection was carried out. It remains the sole responsibility of the Landlord/Agent and the Tenant to check, verify and agree the accuracy of the Inventory prior to any actions being taken. Guidance for Tenants The following information has been provided to help facilitate a problem-free move at the end of your Tenancy Agreement. You should ensure you refer to your individual tenancy agreement for specific instructions and guidance from your Agent/Landlord. General: All items should be returned to the location captured on The Inventory to ensure they can be easily identified by The Inventory Clerk. Searches will not take place to find omitted items and the Check-out Report will mark these items as missing/to be replaced. Cleaning: Cleaning is expected throughout The Property, with particular attention given to sanitary ware, windows, flooring, appliances and kitchen units. It is expected The Property and contents will be in a similar condition to that on The Inventory. Carpets: All carpets should be thoroughly vacuumed. Depending on your tenancy agreement they may have to be professional cleaned; evidence by means of a receipt may be required. Decoration: It is accepted during the course of normal day-to-day living that a few marks and scuffs will appear on some internal decoration. However, this has to be deemed fair wear and tear; excessive markings/stains/scuffs will be recorded on the Check-out Report. Screw/nail holes, pencil/crayon marks and over-painting from re-decoration will not be considered fair wear and tear and you may be apportioned liability. A typical tenancy agreement requires any re-decoration (even if deemed an improvement) should have written permission by either The Agent/Landlord; ensure you check your individual tenancy agreement for guidance on this. If you re-decorate without the required permission (even if you improve the condition) you may be apportioned liability. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 27

28 Definitions of Report Wording: As New: has the appearance of a newly purchased item, either remains in original packaging or it is clearly obvious. For example; carpets do not get laid in their original packaging but it will be obvious they are brand new. Good Condition: very minor or slight signs of wear, lightly worn appearance making it clear the item is not brand new. There is no obvious damage, defect or cosmetic blemish of note. Average Condition: signs of general wear and typical ageing, carpets may have fraying to edges, minor faint spot marks in footfall areas, minor shading and discolouration in places for example. Still perfectly acceptable and functional. Poor Condition: extensively worn appearance, with obvious and excessive tears/scuff marks/chips, staining or scratches to surfaces of furniture, carpets, bedding and equipment. Still functional, however will likely create unhappy tenants who may disagree on functionality based on personal expectations. Very Poor Condition: items or equipment clearly broken as they may be in pieces, have parts missing or collapsed. Large tears, large burn marks, large holes in furniture surfaces, unstable furniture due to missing fixings etc. Carpets, bedding and equipment with the above damage covering large areas of their surfaces. Likely not functional or fit-for-purpose, replacement requests from tenants would be warranted. Clean: has the appearance of being clear of dust, litter, debris, lint, hairs, dust or cob webs. No action of any sort is required to rectify. Dusty: generally when referring to skirting boards, sockets and switches, but sometimes any flat surface where a property may've stood empty for several weeks or has recently undergone refurbishment works. Nothing more than a wipe-down with a damp cloth should be required to resolve the issue. Dust/Cob Webs: generally when referring to ceilings, high levels of walls or light fittings. Nothing more than high-level dusting should be required to resolve the issue. Light Debris: generally when referring to carpets and floor coverings, this may mean small amounts of leaves for example that have blown over the threshold, or lint or cotton fibres on carpets. Another example could be a small collection of crumbs in kitchen cupboards or under salad trays in fridges etc. Nothing more than a vacuum of carpets, sweep of hard floors, or dustpan and brush should be required to resolve the issue. Heavy Debris: generally when referring to carpets and floor coverings, this may mean large amounts of leaves for example that have blown over the threshold, dried or crumbled mud that has been walked-in, large amounts of lint or cotton fibres across carpets, carpet remnants and off-cuts from newly fitted carpets, heavy brick dust or broken plaster following refurbishment works. It would be expected that a thorough vacuum of carpets, sweep of hard floors, dustpan and brush AND mop and bucket along with possibly soap, water and cloth should be required to resolve the issue. Stained: generally when referring to carpets, beds, mattresses and linen. Marked or discoloured in some way from its original appearance and it is clear it would be difficult to remove. If vacuuming or wiping with a damp cloth would not remove from a carpet, or a washing machine would not remove from fabrics for example. Soiled: generally when referring to beds, mattresses, linen and curtains. Excessively stained and marked or discoloured to such an extent that it would be unreasonable to think a replacement item was not required immediately. Likely not-functional or fit-for-purpose, replacement requests from tenants would be warranted. Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 28

29 Keys: All keys recorded on The Inventory must be kept safe and handed over at the end of the tenancy agreement; either to the Inventory Clerk carrying out a Check-out or The Agent/Landlord as instructed. Any copies you make of keys must also be returned at this time. If keys are lost, replacements should be provided. At The End of Your Tenancy Agreement: All personal items and belongings of the tenant(s) should be removed from the property and any external areas, including garden sheds, outhouses, garages and gardens before the check-out inspection is carried out. Failure to do this will result in a charge for the removal of such items. All items within the property should be returned to their original location as noted on the inventory report. Items unseen due to being removed, misplaced or hidden will result in a charge for their replacement. If the inventory report was marked as Professionally Cleaned at the start of your tenancy, the property should be returned to the same standard. Proof of this by means of a sales receipt will be required and must be given to the inventory clerk during the check-out appointment. Common Charges Applied at Check-out: Discolouration to tile grouting in kitchens, bathrooms and WC s Lime scale deposits, mould and tarnishing to taps, shower heads and plug holes Mould forming to sealant/mastic around baths, shower cubicles and wash basins Food deposits and burned-on grease to hobs, ovens, grills and pans Mould forming to shower cubicle door seals Light bulbs, including supply and fit and missing light shades Nail/screw holes, dents, scuff marks and blue/white tack markings to walls, ceilings and doors Stains, tears and burn marks to flooring, including laminates, hardwood, carpets and linoleum Stains, tears and burn marks to furniture, upholstery, curtains and window blinds Stained and soiled bedding Stained and soiled mattresses Replacement of missing/unseen items Damaged light switches, TV aerial and power sockets Overgrown gardens and untidy external areas including weeding Redecorating without evidence of written permission Damaged locks and keys not being returned Replacement smoke detectors that are missing or replacement batteries if no longer working Disposal of rubbish and waste left either within the property or in gardens, garages, sheds and outbuildings Cleaning to bring the property back to the same standard of cleanliness to that recorded at the beginning of the tenancy Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 29

30 Declaration, Acceptance & Signatures This report and any photographs included within provide a true, fair and accurate record of the cosmetic condition, decoration and contents of the Property on the date that it was produced. By signing this document, I agree to the above statement. Tenant(s) Name(s): Tenant(s) Signature(s): Date Signed: This report was created at the request of: Whitegates Pontefract Professional Letting t: w: professionalletting.co.uk Page 30