Whether you are a landlord, tenant, or agency, you will find yourself looking for an inventory company that can complete an inventory for a property being put on rent. With the large number of companies and individuals offering an inventory service, you need to ensure you get the best service for your money, whilst covering you legally in case of any disputes. This article provides you with 4 tips to consider when selecting an inventory company.
1. Don’t be driven purely by price – although there will be a price war going on, you shouldn’t base your decision wholly on this factor. Different agencies provide different levels of service, and depending on how much deposit etc is at stake, all parties will want to ensure that they best interests are taken care of sufficiently.
2. Go for an agency that provides photographic records – digital records of a photographic nature are a simple and inexpensive way for inventory companies to record elements within an inventory service. By having these records, any disputes at the end of a tenancy can be easily resolved.
3. Shop around to see what additional services may be on offer – many inventory companies offer a check in and out service to accompany their inventory service. By bundling up all services with one provider, all tenancy records can stay together and all parties within the relationship know who to contact if the need arises.
4. Ensure that your agency are up to speed on legislation – it doesn’t hurt to ensure that an agency is up to date on all new legislation regarding tenancies in your country. If you are a tenant, you want to be clear what legislation is regarding the security protecting your deposit, and as a landlord you may want to be aware of any new rights that may have been awarded to tenants (That cause changes in your agreements).