Why do I need an Inventory?

Renting property can be a tricky business, for both landlords and tenants. A poorly prepared inventory can prove to be costly for the landlord and make it impossible for the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service to determine any loss or damage to the property or its contents. What is the answer? Using a professional inventory service from check-in to check-out. This protects both parties - saving time, hassle and money.

Just Inventories takes detailed and accurate records of the condition and contents of a property (i.e. the inventory) before it is rented out by a landlord. Our inventory clerk will return to the property with the new tenants before the commencement of the tenancy to go through the inventory (i.e. the check in). When the tenancy expires, our inventory clerk will return to the property to compare the original condition with the end-of-tenancy condition (i.e. the check out). The refund of the tenant's full deposit is usually dependent upon the state in which he or she leaves the property, excluding fair wear and tear.

Who uses Just Inventories?

Landlords, Letting Agents and Estate Agents. If you own property which you let to tenants, an inventory should be carried out before they move in for the protection of all parties.

What is noted on an inventory?

The inventory produced by Just Inventories is a legal thorough document and forms part of the contract between a landlord and tenant. This is in the interests of the tenant and the landlord. There is less chance for problems to occur when the tenant is leaving the property if everything is noted in a detailed and efficient manner in the first place.

The inventory will list everything included in the property. This includes the doors and locks, ceiling, walls, light fittings, flooring and carpets, blinds and curtains, smoke detectors, door frames, plug sockets, cupboards, door handles, extractor fans and heating appliances - to name but a few.

As well as these fixtures and fittings, any furniture belonging to the landlord will be included with descriptions of the condition. Any marks, chips, or damage is included next to each description, so that the tenant is not responsible for any damage already caused... Just inventories also include utility readings - gas, electricity and where possible water. Digital photographs of the property and its contents are also taken.

What are the advantages of employing Just Inventories?

If you are a landlord or Letting Agent, hiring Just Inventories can save you a lot of time and many problems. Our professional service means that you have peace of mind that nothing is missed off the inventory.

Employing Just Inventories can also ensure that any disputes at the end of a tenancy are resolved fairly without the need for the matter to be referred to the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service. For instance, stains or damages to a carpet recorded during a check out cannot be considered as fair wear and tear, therefore, is the responsibility of the tenant.

Just Inventories provides an emergency service which means that delays in commencing a tenancy can be avoided.