Carrying out a house inspection allows you to check the state of your property inside and out. The inspection should help ensure that your rental is ‘fit for human habitation’, which is one of your landlord responsibilities set out in Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
A house inspection should:
Ensure any contents you provide are in good working order.
Determine if any damage has occurred and what needs repairing.
Check for overall cleanliness, particularly if there are pets in the property.
One of the key benefits of regular house inspections is that if you do find a problem, catching it early can help prevent more serious issues from developing later. Inspections are also a way to ensure that tenants fulfil their obligations in their rental contract. Crucially, it also helps ensure that no illegal activities are taking place.