Landlord Advice: Why You Should Inspect Your Rental Regularly

Most tenancies run smoothly. But when a tenancy goes wrong, it can go very wrong. Conducting regular property checks is one way to head off problems before they escalate.

An inspection of your rental is an opportunity to check its condition. You can see how your tenant is looking after your property and identify any maintenance that might be needed.

You can also ensure no one is living there who isn’t on the tenancy and that there’s no unauthorised sub-letting.

Inspections also mean you can check that your property isn’t being used for illegal purposes. Although such situations are rare, it’s worth noting that 90% of cannabis is grown in farms in rented homes.*

Inspecting two to four times a year will mean you can spot and deal with any issues before they become problematic.

With a new tenancy, inspecting after three months is useful to ensure everything is ticking along nicely.

And when tenancies are coming to an end, inspect one to two months beforehand to help ensure a smooth check-out.

If your investment property is a student house or house share, you might wish to inspect more often.

Conducting regular checks is an important part of being a landlord, but we know that some landlords find them tricky.

If that’s you, our experienced property management team can handle inspections for you as part of our letting and management service. Contact us today to find out how we can help.

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