Inventory Of Fixtures, Fittings & Furnishings (Page 6 of 8) in pdf

windows and doors – locks, furniture etc.

heating – fireplace, radiators.

List the furniture. Try to be more explicit than ‘1 table and 4 chairs’. For example,

grey formica-topped kitchen table, 4 pale varnished kitchen chairs with black vinyl

seats. If the item is valuable or an antique, this should be stated. It is advisable to

have valuations for antique items and, whenever possible, receipts of purchase.

List smaller items, such as pictures and ornaments. Given approximate sizes if

possible as it makes it easier to find them when they have been moved, and to agree

compensation if damaged.

Be realistic in your descriptions of condition. Items should not be listed as ‘new’,

although the date purchased may be included. Wear and tear must be taken into

account. All decorations and contents will deteriorate over time. Their quality will

determine at what rate. Kitchen equipment and bedding have a particularly limited

lifespan.

If there are outbuildings, sheds or garages etc., the contents should be listed in the

same way as the house.

GENERAL COMMENTS

Be realistic in your descriptions. Try to describe items so that they can be easily

identified by other people should you be unable to carry out the check out yourself.

While manufacturers’ names may help, it is more relevant to know if a chest is

laminate board or pine if damages have to be assessed.

It is imperative that you describe the condition of an item in a fair and accurate

manner. An item may be in good order for its age, but you should list defects old and

new.

Remove from the property any item that is of sentimental value to you.

Tenants rarely wish to be responsible for landlords’ ornaments, nick-nacks, pictures

etc. We therefore recommend you to remove such items.

State your policy over hanging pictures, shelves etc. at the start of the tenancy. Will

you require the tenant to make good?

If you give permission for the tenant to make any alterations to the property you

should do so in writing. Keep a file with the inventory and all relevant documents in it.

Include receipts for any items bought, repairs and cleaning done. Should there be a

dilapidations dispute, this file will be invaluable in substantiating your case.

P lease note that you may photocopy these forms for use with a variety of properties

but they are not to be used for commercial resale.

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