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Hi,
We’ve had two tech faults in 14 months relating to this functionality. Alongside reported fault that ended as user error.
They go into our junk mail folder visa a put in place filter.
The proof is in the pudding; we do not reply/user them in any manner.
Thanks
Hi Julia,
We have seen and heard of many agents and landlords dropping independent inventories as a profit raiser for agents and cost cutter for squeezed landlords.
It will swing back round. Inventories are clearly the most important document in the tenancy only second to the AST itself.
Danny
Hi,
Thanks and noted.
I sat through the meetings and did homework for them to get to this stage with the TDS.
Danny
There is one coming from Fixflo with our logo on it that we have been assisting with.
It has been designed showing how useful a good report can be for landlords and rental properties.
This file shows how an inventory report can be helpful in highlighting some of the issues that would need correcting to make the property fit for habitation
With the right knowledge and training you can report on whatever you wish.
I would not recommend a lot of the list but we have become safety and compliance reporters over the years from noting the presence of smoke/co detectors to the valid passed gas certs, pull cord safety and fire and furn labels etc.
Much of what we see whilst reporting will be on the list of hazards but we may not be currently marking it anywhere other then in the body of our reports e.g. mould, trip hazards, exposed wiring.
We can also note that some of our clients will wish us to be more useful by marking anything found as a potential hazard, some may not, it is up to us at the end of the day.
We have not heard from any of the big 6 agents to make changes or provide any new information.
We considered changing our own reports but some agents and landlords will not want information marked under a hazard ie a spot of damp that could be completely harmless as this could create expenditure and or tenancy issues without needing or meaning to.
Its a juggling act out there but one thing is for sure and that is an up to date independent inventory report carries out some of the critical checks and inspections that really assist with a compliant and safe move in.
A solid inventory report in today’s market place is already very helpful for the basis FFHH checks.
Always be aware to have a strong disclaimer in place. We are in no way operating as safety experts or officers.
Best Wishes,
Danny Zane
Great ideas.
It seems to have over 100 letter opens for sending already which is fabulous news.
Hi Stef,
The letter is editable to suit your purpose and wording.
It can be adapted to whichever points you wish to focus on.
Whats important for this is that as many members as possible rally together asking their MP for action in helping us getting closer to the best result which will be mandatory reporting.
You will not be able to carry out their reports if you work with them in the agency.
When a tenant picks up on this from a check in or check out they will have the right to feel you are not unbiased or impartial due to being part of the landlord letting introduction company and direct process.