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The Check In

The Check In is an important procedure conducted at the start of the tenancy with the tenant before they move any of their items into a property.

The check in procedure is important as it is at this time that the tenant has the opportunity to accept or amend the contents of the inventory.

The check in procedure involves the tenant and inventory provider or agent systematically going round the property and checking each item on the inventory against the actual property. It is possible that some minor amendments are needed and providing both parties agree, these will then be noted on the inventory by the inventory provider or agent.

Once the inventory has been completely checked through, the tenant and landlord or agent must both sign and date the inventory and it becomes a legally binding document that can be used as evidence should there be a dispute at the end of the tenancy over the propertys condition or contents.

Updated meter readings will also be taken again at the check in and noted on the inventory and all keys issued to the tenant will also be recorded.

Just giving keys to a tenant and not conducting a check in with them before they move in, can potentially create problems:

An inventory not conducted by both a tenant and inventory provider/agent could be invalidated if there was a dispute over the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy.

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