{"id":18947,"date":"2019-07-05T10:00:38","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T08:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/?p=18947"},"modified":"2024-07-16T08:46:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T08:46:43","slug":"a-tenants-guide-to-apartment-inventories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/a-tenants-guide-to-apartment-inventories\/","title":{"rendered":"A tenant\u2019s guide to apartment inventories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>When renting an apartment,<\/strong> there are several documents that landlords and new tenant needs to prepare. <strong>Rental receipts, the tenant agreement, the inventory<\/strong>\u2026 With so much to think about, it can be difficult to know what each one needs to include. However,  <a href=\"https:\/\/lodgis.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lodgis<\/a> is here to help. We\u2019ve <strong>created a guide<\/strong> to use when preparing a new <strong>detailed property inventory<\/strong>, to make sure that your rental process goes as smoothly as possible.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is it<\/h2>\n<p>The inventory, or check in, is a document made up <strong>before or just as<\/strong> the tenant moves into their new rental property. It details <strong>every part of the property and its condition,<\/strong> including the walls, ceilings, furniture, paint work, appliances, and also records aspects such as meter readings. It also includes the details of the tenant and landlord and their signatures, and photos and videos of the property along with any damage already done.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why is it important<\/h2>\n<p><strong>This document is essential<\/strong> for both the tenant and the landlord should disputes arise over damage to the property at the end of the tenancy. The landlord is permitted to take money <strong>out of the tenant\u2019s deposit<\/strong> to pay for any damage, so will need the inventory report to prove that the damage was caused during the tenancy. Similarly, if the tenant is accused of damage that was already there, they also have <strong>evidence to support their case. <\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What should it include<\/h2>\n<p>Below is a list of the items the<strong> inventory should include:<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<li>Full <strong>names and addresses<\/strong> of the tenant, landlord and letting agency<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date <\/strong>the inventory was conducted and by whom<\/li>\n<li>List of <strong>all fittings<\/strong>, fixtures, appliances, and equipment present in the property (see below)<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>condition <\/strong>of each these items<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>meter reading<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A list of <strong>keys <\/strong>given to the tenant<\/li>\n<li><strong>Statements of agreement<\/strong>, signed and dated by both the landlord and the tenant<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photos and videos<\/strong> of damages and the rental property as a whole<\/li>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe conditions of these items need to be detailed during the inspection:<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<li>Walls, ceilings, floors<\/li>\n<li>Paintwork<\/li>\n<li>Carpets and curtains<\/li>\n<li>Furniture and appliances<\/li>\n<li>Fittings (e.g. kitchen cupboards, plug sockets\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Windows and doors<\/li>\n<li>Electricity, gas and water supplies<\/li>\n<li>Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors<\/li>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How is it used<\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned above, this document is<strong> essential<\/strong> for both the tenant and the landlord. The same property inspection and inventory check will be completed when the tenant moves out, and any damage to the rental property will be <strong>noted and deducted<\/strong> from the deposit. The inventory report, therefore, works to resolve disputes over whether damage was a result of the current tenant or not, as it <strong>proves the state of the property<\/strong> before the tenancy. If the dispute has to go to court, both sides will use the inventory as a <strong>significant piece of evidence,<\/strong> so it\u2019s a good idea to get it right!<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>We hope that this guide <\/strong>will make the process of preparing a detailed property inventory clearer. For <strong>specific help and advice,<\/strong> don\u2019t hesitate to contact one of the Lodgis agents who will be happy to answer your questions.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Are you looking for an apartment in Paris?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lodgis<\/strong> offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodgis.com\/en\/paris,long-term-rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> a fabulous selection of furnished apartments for rent.<\/a> We offer over 7,500 properties, from studio to family apartments with period features, spacious dining and living areas, terraces, elevator access&#8230;and just about anything! <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"eltd-icon-shortcode normal eltd-icon-medium\" data-color=\"#F76E20\"><i class=\"eltd-icon-font-awesome fa fa-comments eltd-icon-element eltd-icon-chosen\" style=\"color: #F76E20\"><\/i><span class=\"text-ico-medium\"> Settled into your new apartment and ready to start decorating? <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/top-10-decor-ideas-apartment\/\"> Click here to read our article<\/a> with all the tips you need to know on personalising your rental property without losing your deposit! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When renting an apartment, there are several documents that landlords and new tenant needs to prepare. 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