Rental Inspection (Family Property)
Rental inspection is the practice of maintaining various aspects of a rental property to ensure it is in good condition and adheres to safety standards. It includes a wide range of responsibilities and requests, such as responding to a tenant’s maintenance requests, maintaining landscaping, servicing and repairing HVAC systems, performing pest control, or even cleaning or painting common areas.
Cream Care
11/22/2024
Rental Inspection (Family Property)
Rental inspection is the practice of maintaining various aspects of a rental property to ensure it is in good condition and adheres to safety standards. It includes a wide range of responsibilities and requests, such as responding to a tenant’s maintenance requests, maintaining landscaping, servicing and repairing HVAC systems, performing pest control, or even cleaning or painting common areas.
Person Completing Inspection
Date of Inspection
Has 24 hours + notice been given to Tenant/s?
Method of Notice
Has consent been given to access the property / rooms?
Gas Safety Record - Date of Completion
Electrical Installation Condition Report - Date of Completion
Fire Risk Assessment - Date of Completion
Fire Alarms Tested
Date Fire Alarms Tested
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Tested
Date Carbon Monoxide Alarm Tested
Fire Blanket Accessible
Is the Fire Blanket fixed to the wall?
Fire Escapes
(Free from obstruction & all escape routes such as doors & windows in good working order)
Building (External)
Building Exterior
(Overall appearance, soffits & fascia, roof, walls, gutters & downpipes, chimney stack, windows & external lighting)
Property Condition Outside
(Including garden, fences, hedges, walls, paths, drive, manhole covers, drains, pests & infestation & garage)
General & Recycling Waste
(Correct bins provided, suitable, safe and hygienic & being disposed of properly)
Kitchen
Kitchen Condition
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Appliances supplied by Landlord
(Visual check and / or a PAT test. Good working order, no damage / disrepair, no loose / exposed wiring. No evidence of cracks, burn marks, damage)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Kitchen Worktops
(Secure, smooth, impervious, sufficient, cleanable, no disrepair and sealed)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Kitchen Cupboards / Storage Facilities
(Secure, good working order, cleanable, no disrepair, adequate for the number of tenants)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Lounge / Diner
Lounge Condition
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Dining Room Condition
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Bathroom/s
Bathroom Condition
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Communal Areas
Communal Areas
(Hallway, landing, staircase - clean & tidy)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 Condition
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Bedroom 2 Condition
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Bedroom 3 Condition
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Building (Internal)
Decoration
(Paint work, internal woodwork, stairs including handrail & spindles)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Damp & Mould
(Free from damp, mould & fungal growth. Checks to include all areas but in particular windows, seals, cold spots etc.)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Ventilation
(Sufficient to allow adequate exchange of air)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Furniture & Furnishings Condition
(supplied by landlord)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Plug Sockets
(Visual check, good working order, adequate for the number of tenants, no damage / disrepair, no loose / exposed wiring. No evidence of cracks, burn marks, damage. No socket overload)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Lighting Switches
(Good working order, reachable location, no evidence of disrepair/damage)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Heating & Thermostats
(Good working order)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Flooring & Carpets
(Good condition, secured safely, level, no loose floorboards, ripped / torn carpets)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Windows
(Good working order including handles, vents and clean)
if the answer is "oneOf [Unsatisfactory (Requires Improvement)]"
Why is it Unsatisfactory?
Summary of Inspection
(Summarise concerns raised including recommendations given to tenant/actions for landlord & maintenance team)
Next Inspection Due
Source: Cream Care (Community Member)