24 Hours Notice Required
You must give your tenant at least 24 hours written notice before entering the property for an inspection. Inspections should be carried out at a reasonable time of day. Keep a copy of the notice and this report — they may be needed as evidence in any future dispute.
Inspection Details
- Property address: [Address]
- Tenant name(s): [Names]
- Inspection date: [Date]
- Inspection time: [Time]
- Inspector name: [Name]
- Tenant present: [Yes / No]
- Notice given to tenant: [Date — must be at least 24 hours before]
- Inspection number: [e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd inspection of this tenancy]
Overall Condition Summary
- Overall condition: [Good / Satisfactory / Requires attention / Poor]
- Cleanliness: [Good / Satisfactory / Below standard]
- Maintenance issues identified: [Number]
- Urgent issues requiring immediate action: [Yes / No]
Room-by-Room Inspection
Use condition codes: G = Good, S = Satisfactory, A = Attention required, U = Urgent action required.
Entrance Hall
- Walls and ceiling: [Code] — [Notes]
- Floor: [Code] — [Notes]
- Front door and locks: [Code] — [Notes]
- Smoke alarm (if present): [Tested / Not tested] — [Working / Fault]
Living Room
- Walls and ceiling: [Code] — [Notes]
- Floor / carpet: [Code] — [Notes]
- Windows: [Code] — [Notes]
- Heating: [Code] — [Notes]
- Furniture (if furnished): [Code] — [Notes]
- Smoke alarm (if present): [Tested / Not tested] — [Working / Fault]
Kitchen
- Walls and ceiling: [Code] — [Notes]
- Floor: [Code] — [Notes]
- Units and worktops: [Code] — [Notes]
- Oven and hob: [Code] — [Notes]
- Extractor fan: [Code] — [Notes]
- Appliances: [Code] — [Notes]
- Sink and taps: [Code] — [Notes]
- Signs of damp or mould: [Yes / No — if yes, details]
Bedroom(s)
Repeat for each bedroom:
- Bedroom [number]: Walls [code], Floor [code], Windows [code], Notes: [Notes]
Bathroom(s)
- Walls and ceiling: [Code] — [Notes]
- Floor: [Code] — [Notes]
- Bath / shower: [Code] — [Notes]
- Toilet: [Code] — [Notes]
- Sink and taps: [Code] — [Notes]
- Extractor fan: [Code] — [Notes]
- Signs of damp or mould: [Yes / No — if yes, details and location]
Garden / Outdoor Areas
- Garden condition: [Code] — [Notes]
- Bins: [Present and in use / Missing / Damaged]
- Fencing / gates: [Code] — [Notes]
Safety Checks
- Smoke alarms tested: [Yes / No] — [All working / Fault on alarm at location]
- CO alarms tested: [Yes / No] — [All working / Fault on alarm at location]
- Signs of gas leak or smell: [Yes / No]
- Signs of electrical hazard: [Yes / No]
- Signs of water leak or damp: [Yes / No — if yes, location and severity]
- Security — all locks working: [Yes / No]
Maintenance Issues Identified
- Issue 1: [Description] — Priority: [Urgent / Routine] — Action: [Action to be taken]
- Issue 2: [Description] — Priority: [Urgent / Routine] — Action: [Action to be taken]
Tenancy Obligations
- Property being used as sole/main residence: [Yes / No / Unable to confirm]
- Evidence of subletting without consent: [Yes / No]
- Evidence of pets without consent: [Yes / No]
- Evidence of smoking in non-smoking property: [Yes / No]
Actions Required
- [Action 1] — Responsible: [Landlord / Tenant] — By: [Date]
- [Action 2] — Responsible: [Landlord / Tenant] — By: [Date]
Inspector Signature
Inspector: _________________________ Date: _____________
Copy provided to tenant: [Yes / No / Sent by email on date]
Legal Note: You must give at least 24 hours written notice before entering the property. Entry must be at a reasonable time of day. Repeated inspections without reasonable cause, or entering without notice, may constitute harassment under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. Keep a copy of every inspection report for at least 6 years.