24 Hours' Notice Required
You must give at least 24 hours' written notice before carrying out a routine inspection. Access must be at a reasonable time. Carry out inspections every 3–6 months to identify maintenance issues early and check the property is being looked after.
Inspection Details
- Property address: _________________________
- Inspection date: __________
- Inspection number: __________ (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd)
- Carried out by: _________________________
- Tenant present: Yes / No
- Notice given on: __________ (must be at least 24 hours before)
Overall Property Condition
- General cleanliness: Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory — Notes: _________________________
- Signs of damage: Yes / No — Details: _________________________
- Signs of damp or mould: Yes / No — Location: _________________________
- Signs of pest infestation: Yes / No — Details: _________________________
- Unauthorised alterations: Yes / No — Details: _________________________
- Unauthorised occupants: Yes / No — Details: _________________________
Room-by-Room Check
Entrance Hall
- Condition: Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
- Issues noted: _________________________
Living Room
- Condition: Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
- Issues noted: _________________________
Kitchen
- Condition: Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
- Oven/hob clean: Yes / No
- Fridge/freezer clean: Yes / No
- Issues noted: _________________________
Bathroom
- Condition: Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
- Signs of mould around bath/shower: Yes / No
- Issues noted: _________________________
Bedroom(s)
- Bedroom 1 — Condition: Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory — Issues: _________________________
- Bedroom 2 — Condition: Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory — Issues: _________________________
- Bedroom 3 — Condition: Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory — Issues: _________________________
Garden / External Areas
- Condition: Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
- Lawn cut: Yes / No
- Rubbish present: Yes / No
- Issues noted: _________________________
Safety Checks
- Smoke alarm tested: Yes / No — Working: Yes / No
- Carbon monoxide alarm tested: Yes / No — Working: Yes / No
- Any gas smell or concerns: Yes / No — Details: _________________________
- Any electrical concerns: Yes / No — Details: _________________________
- Any water leaks: Yes / No — Details: _________________________
Maintenance Issues Identified
- Issue 1: _________________________ Priority: Urgent / Routine
- Issue 2: _________________________ Priority: Urgent / Routine
- Issue 3: _________________________ Priority: Urgent / Routine
Action Required
- Maintenance to be arranged by landlord: _________________________
- Action required by tenant: _________________________
- Follow-up inspection required: Yes / No — Date: __________
Signatures
Landlord/Agent: _________________________ Date: ___________
Tenant (if present): _________________________ Date: ___________