Property inventories are used widely across the industry. They help to protect the landlord from expensive repair costs and help to ensure the tenant isn’t charged for damage they didn’t cause.
And while a property inventory is a legal document, it isn’t a legally required part of the letting process. If your landlord doesn’t provide you with an inventory, you can request one or make one yourself and supply your landlord and agent with a copy. Although this may not be legally binding, it will help your case if your landlord tries to charge you for damage that was already present in the property when you moved in.