Laudo de vistoria: sim, ele vai te proteger!

Inspection report: yes, it will protect you!

If you are thinking about renting a property, you cannot forget one of the most important things: the inspection report. It will protect you in the future, so take note!


And how does it work? Well, we'll explain it to you so you don't have any doubts.


First, you should know that when you leave a rental property, you will be held responsible for any changes or damage to the structure.


If you want to know more about this, see here how the formalization of the delivery of a property works.


What is it?


And that's where the inspection report comes in. It's a document signed by the landlord, tenant and the real estate agency - if you rent through this intermediation.


The inspection report must be completed before you start living in the property. It will include all the details of the property’s features, appearance, damages and problems.


It will also protect you from being penalized for problems that are not your fault and that already existed in the apartment or house before you moved in.


How is it done?

Before you actually start living there, together with the owner and the real estate agent (if the rental was closed through a real estate agency), you will observe all the details of the place.


This is the property inspection. You can learn more about the importance of this step by clicking here.


Take photos of the entire space at this point. In addition to the photos, in the report you should describe details of the condition of the paint, door handles, floor and ceiling, for example.


Remember that the main objective is to protect you from having to bear the costs of repairs in the future.


In addition, you will also be able to request, at this time, repairs for problems that may harm you during your stay and that you will not be able to prove were not caused by you.


For example, a window that doesn't close or a closet with broken shelves. Write down and photograph all of these details and attach them to the rental agreement.

Request your inspection report: find out how to get it here!


How will he protect you?


Keep this document safe, it will be your “lawyer” when it comes time to return the space to the owner. Remember to return it as you received it.


With it, when carrying out the delivery inspection, it will be possible to compare the conditions of the place before your entry and at the time of departure.


If you have caused damage or if there is wear and tear due to the passage of time, you will need to make repairs.


It may be necessary to repaint walls, replace doors or windows, replace the ceiling... Whatever has been damaged.


You should also be careful if you make any changes to the property. No matter how good your intentions are, you can only do so with the owner's permission.


So, before making any changes, talk to your landlord and formalize the conditions in a contract. You may even be able to get a discount on the rent, but ask for authorization.


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