Complete at Check-In and Check-Out
A detailed, signed inventory is your best protection in a deposit dispute. Complete it with the tenant present, take dated photographs, and ensure both parties sign. Use the same document at check-out to compare condition.
Property Details
- Property address: _________________________
- Landlord/Agent: _________________________
- Tenant(s): _________________________
- Inventory date: __________ (Check-in / Check-out)
- Meter readings — Gas: __________ Electricity: __________ Water: __________
- Keys issued: __________ sets of keys / __________ fobs
Condition Rating Guide
- E — Excellent (new or as new)
- G — Good (clean, no damage, minor wear)
- F — Fair (some wear, minor marks)
- P — Poor (significant wear, damage, or staining)
- N/A — Not applicable / not present
Entrance Hall
- Walls: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Ceiling: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Floor/carpet: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Door and locks: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Light fitting: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
Living Room
- Walls: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Ceiling: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Floor/carpet: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Windows and curtains/blinds: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Light fitting: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Sockets and switches: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Furniture (list each item): _________________________
Kitchen
- Walls: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Floor: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Worktops: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Cupboards (inside and out): Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Oven/hob: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Fridge/freezer: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Washing machine/dishwasher: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Sink and taps: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Extractor fan: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
Bathroom
- Walls/tiles: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Floor: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Bath/shower: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Toilet: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Basin and taps: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Extractor fan: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Mirror/cabinet: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
Bedroom(s)
(Repeat for each bedroom)
- Bedroom [1/2/3]: _________________________
- Walls: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Ceiling: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Floor/carpet: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Windows and curtains/blinds: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Wardrobe/storage: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Bed and mattress: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Light fitting: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
Garden / External Areas
- Lawn: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Borders/hedges: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Patio/decking: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Fences/gates: Condition _____ Notes: _________________________
- Bins provided: __________ Notes: _________________________
General
- Smoke alarms tested: Yes / No — Locations: _________________________
- Carbon monoxide alarms tested: Yes / No — Locations: _________________________
- Boiler location and instructions provided: Yes / No
- Stop cock location noted: Yes / No
- Fuse box location noted: Yes / No
Signatures
Both parties confirm this inventory is an accurate record of the property's condition at the time of [check-in / check-out].
Landlord/Agent: _________________________ Date: ___________
Tenant: __________________________ Date: ___________
Tenant: __________________________ Date: ___________