However well the tenant looks after a property it stands to reason that the condition will not be the same at the end of the tenancy as it was at the start.

However; the property may suffer further because of the tenant's

• Carelessness
• Negligence
• Misuse
• Deliberate damage

Any tenancy agreement will provide for fair wear and tear during the tenancy and it will also make the tenant liable for any breakages, missing items or damage to the property which are in excess of fair wear and tear.

The inventory process helps to determine what changes have taken place during the timescale of the tenancy and to who or what those changes are attributable.

The inventory comprises:

• Recording the state of the property prior to the start of the tenancy
• Obtaining the tenant's agreement to the condition at the start of the tenancy
• Recording the condition at the end of the tenancy

This information must be gathered in a standard and consistent way. This will allow a direct and valid comparison acceptable to all parties regarding the state of a rented property at the beginning and end of a tenancy. It will also help the agent assess what changes have taken place and where responsibility lies.

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