Many landlords do not realise that it is well within their rights to attend routine inspections undertaken at their property. Many clients that move to us from other agents have not been aware of this and in some cases have actually been told the exact opposite!
We recommend all of our landlords exercise there right to attend an inspection at least once a year as although we provide them with detailed quarterly inspection reports with accompanying photos, nothing provides the same clarity as seeing things with your own eyes.
It is quite common for our property managers to alert owners to small maintenance items in successive reports, however as we all know a small problem can over time become a big problem if approval for repair is not given in a reasonable time.
Seeing your property annually can help to ensure small items are attended to and can also help to further alert you to areas that may need attention in the future. It can also provide you with peace of mind that your property is being well looked after.
The law states very clearly that owners must allow for ‘fair wear and tear’ when leasing property. This is one the more difficult areas for property managers to handle & manage fairly.
Annually viewing your property helps to keep you up to date with the wear and tear on your property. This is especially important for landlords who have long term tenants (3+ years in a property) as we must allow for more wear and tear than would possibly be acceptable for a shorter tenancy.
The age of the home also plays a large part in determining what ‘acceptable wear and tear’ is, as well as the condition the home was in when your tenant originally took possession.
Written By Emma Trezise - Business Development Manager LJH Leeming
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