Property inspection, how does it work and why is it important?

Are you looking for or have you already found a property to rent and want to know how the entry and exit inspection works?

We will explain it very simply so that you don't have any problems with it.

Importance of the contract

The first thing to note when closing a deal to rent a property is that the rental contract must be well written.

The tenancy law provides for several rules to ensure that neither the landlord nor the tenant suffers losses. However, the specifics of each lease must be defined by means of a contract.

For example: the contract must define whether it will be possible to make changes to the property, such as painting, and also the fines and penalties in case of non-compliance with the rules.

Entry inspection

Well, after deciding which property to rent, the contract must be signed right after the entry inspection.

Before you actually start living there, together with the owner and the real estate agent (if the rental was done through an agent), you will observe all the details of the house .

A good tip is to take photos of the entire space at this point. In addition, in a document, you should describe details of the condition of the paint, door handles, floor and ceiling, for example.

This way, if the house already has structural or aesthetic problems, it will not be your responsibility to repair them.

And you can also ask, at that time, for repairs to problems that could harm you in the future 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.

Therefore, when carrying out the delivery inspection, it will be possible to compare the conditions of the place before you move in and when you leave.

With these documents in hand, you won't have any problems when leaving.

Inspection upon departure or delivery of the property

When leaving, the general rule is: return it as you found it .

This is why a move-in inspection is so important. This way, you can leave the property exactly as it was when you moved in. In addition, you won't have to pay any fees by repairing problems that already existed.

Pay attention to the floor, ceiling, paintwork and functioning of doors, windows and door handles. They should be left as they were before.

If you have caused damage to the place, you will need to paint the walls, replace the doors or windows, replace the ceiling... Whatever has been damaged.

You should also be aware of any improvements you want to make to the property. No matter how good your intentions, you can only do so with the permission of the property owner.

So, before making any changes, talk to your landlord and formalize the conditions in a contract. You may even be able to get a reduction in the rent, but check first.

Another important issue when leaving is to ensure that you will not leave behind any debts for water, electricity or property tax .

With everything documented and checked, you won't have to leave the property and pay a fine to the owner !

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