Mid-Tenancy Inspections
Catch the leak before it is a ceiling
A visit part-way through the tenancy, with photographs, so small problems are found while they are still small.
What you get
- Visit arranged with the tenant, with proper written notice
- Photographed room-by-room condition check
- Damp, leaks and signs of disrepair looked for specifically
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tested
- Report in your dashboard with anything needing attention flagged
Damp behind a wardrobe, a slow leak under a sink, a smoke alarm taken down — these are cheap to fix in month six and expensive in month eighteen.
An inspector visits with the tenant's agreement and the notice the law requires, photographs the condition, and reports anything that needs attention. It also reduces deposit disputes, because problems are documented as they arise rather than argued about at the end.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I inspect?
Every six months is the common pattern. More often than quarterly starts to feel intrusive to a tenant and rarely finds anything a six-monthly visit would miss.
Can I inspect without the tenant agreeing?
No. Access requires their agreement and at least 24 hours' written notice. Entering without it risks a harassment claim.
What if the tenant refuses access?
They are within their rights. Ask again at a different time and keep a record. Repeated unreasonable refusal is worth documenting, but it does not give you a right to enter.
Does the inspection cover damp and mould?
Yes, specifically. Damp is looked for and photographed, because finding the cause early is far cheaper than dealing with it late.
Is this the same as a check-out?
No. A check-out is done at the end of the tenancy against the check-in inventory. A mid-tenancy inspection is a condition check while the tenant is still living there.