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Property Exterior

1.1 - General Exterior

  • 1.1.1 - General Property Exterior Images

  • 1.1.2 - The chimney has no loose pots and if lead flashing is present it is in good condition. The brickwork on the chimney has no serious bulging and no open jointed or perished brickwork. No leaning is visible.

  • 1.1.3 - The roof is watertight, no missing, displaced or broken tiles/slates. The structure is sound with no excess bowing or spread at eaves. If a flat roof is present then it is water tight with no visible signs of water ingress.

  • 1.1.4 - The gutters are adequate, not leaking, obstructed, decayed, corroded or insecure.

  • 1.1.5 - Fall pipes are adequate, not blocked, leaking, broken, corroded or insecure.

  • 1.1.6 - The fascia and soffits are not decayed, loose or broken. There are no holes for pests to enter.

  • 1.1.7 - The brickwork and walls are not loose or likely to collapse, no serious perished or open jointed brickwork is present. No holes exist around pipe work and there are no missing bricks. If rendering is present it is not loose and not below damp proof course. There is no progressive settlement or subsidence. Lintels over openings are adequate for the load and any balconies are capable of supporting its own weight plus imposed load from usage.

  • 1.1.8 - All exterior doors are robust enough to prevent easy access by intruders and are watertight. All door furnishings including handles and locks are in full working order. All doors open and close smoothly.

  • 1.1.9 - A damp proof course is in existence and is effective. No rising damp is evident.

  • 1.1.10 - All waste and rainwater pipes discharge into trapped gullies connected to the mains drainage system. All drains are free from blockage.

  • 1.1.11 - All pathways are in a good state of repair.

  • 1.1.12 - Any other exterior areas such as yards, patio's or gardens are in a good state of repair and free from rubbish.

  • 1.1.13 - Occupiers aware of responsibilities for storage and disposal of waste.

  • 1.1.14 - General waste and recycling bins present.

  • 1.1.14.1 - Were they present at start of tenancy.

  • 1.1.15 - All steps and handrails are in a good state of repair.

  • 1.1.16 - Any walls or fences are stable and in a good state of repair.

  • 1.1.17 - Any outbuildings are not dilapidated and are unlikely to collapse. Any tiles, bricks, gutters etc are not likely to fall off.

  • 1.1.18 - The windows are watertight, not decayed or corroded. All windows are sealed around the perimeter to wall and fitted with sill.

1.2 - Comments about Property Exterior

  • General comments about Property Exterior.

Property Interior

2.1 - Living Room

  • 2.1.1 - Room Images

  • 2.1.2 - All areas are free from damp and mould.

  • 2.1.3 - All floors are in sound condition and of a reasonable level. There are no visibly decayed floorboards or joists.

  • 2.1.4 - All ceiling and wall plaster is in sound and secure condition and capable of being decorated.

  • 2.1.5 - Window present in habitable room. Window can be opened and closed easily. Safety catches fitted to first floor and above Windows accessible to children.

  • 2.1.6 - Provision of fixed, suitable, controllable, working heating.

  • 2.1.7 - Provision of suitable number, located and working electrical sockets.

  • 2.1.8 - Suitable and sufficient natural and artificial lighting. All switches/light fittings are in good working order.

  • 2.1.9 - Is the room used as sleeping accommodation.

  • 2.1.9.1 - Maximum sleeping occupancy.

2.2 - Dining Room

  • Is there a Dining Room

  • 2.2.1 - Room Images

  • 2.2.2 - All areas are free from damp and mould.

  • 2.2.3 - All floors are in sound condition and of a reasonable level. There are no visibly decayed floorboards or joists.

  • 2.2.4 - All ceiling and wall plaster is in sound and secure condition and capable of being decorated.

  • 2.2.5 - Window present in habitable room. Window can be opened and closed easily. Safety catches fitted to first floor and above Windows accessible to children.

  • 2.2.6 - Provision of fixed, suitable, controllable, working heating.

  • 2.2.7 - Provision of suitable number, located and working electrical sockets.

  • 2.2.8 - Suitable and sufficient natural and artificial lighting. All switches/light fittings are in good working order.

  • 2.2.9 - Is the room used as sleeping accommodation.

  • 2.2.9.1 - Maximum sleeping occupancy.

2.3 - Kitchen

  • 2.3.1 - Room Images

  • 2.3.2 - All floors are in sound condition and of a reasonable level. There are no visibly decayed floorboards or joists.

  • 2.3.3 - Walls, floor and ceiling surfaces are readily cleanable.

  • 2.3.4 - The kitchen has adequate work surfaces sealed at edges and to splash back.

  • 2.3.5 - Any tiling is secure to the wall or floor and free from breakages. Grouting is adequate.

  • 2.3.6 - The kitchen has adequate dry food storage. All cupboards are securely fixed and all doors and draws are working correctly.

  • 2.3.7 - There is adequate space for a fridge/freezer.

  • 2.3.8 - There is adequate space for a cooker with either a gas supply or electric point and there is work top space to either side.

  • 2.3.9 - The kitchen has a fully functional sink with working hot and cold taps and a trapped waste without leakage.

  • 2.3.10 - There is a minimum of six electrical sockets.

  • 2.3.11 - There is adequate ventilation, extractor fan or openable window.

  • 2.3.12 - There is space for a washing machine or if not another area in the property has been designated. The property also has adequate clothes drying facilities. All associated pipe work is free from leaks.

  • 2.3.13 - All ceiling and wall plaster is in sound and secure condition.

  • 2.3.14 - All areas are free from damp and mould.

  • 2.3.15 - Provision of fixed, suitable, controllable, working heating.

  • 2.3.16 - suitable and sufficient natural and artificial lighting. All switches/light fittings are in good working order.

2.4 - Other Downstairs Room

  • Is there an Other Downstairs Room

  • 2.4.1 - Room Images

  • 2.4.2 - Room Function.

  • 2.4.3 - All areas are free from damp and mould.

  • 2.4.4 - All floors are in sound condition and of a reasonable level. There are no visibly decayed floorboards or joists.

  • 2.4.5 - All ceiling and wall plaster is in sound and secure condition and capable of being decorated.

  • 2.4.6 - Window present in habitable room. Window can be opened and closed easily. Safety catches fitted to first floor and above Windows accessible to children.

  • 2.4.7 - Provision of fixed, suitable, controllable, working heating.

  • 2.4.8 - Provision of suitable number, located and working electrical sockets.

  • 2.4.9 - Suitable and sufficient natural and artificial lighting. All switches/light fittings are in good working order.

  • 2.4.10 - Is the room used as sleeping accommodation.

  • 2.4.10.1 - Maximum sleeping occupancy.

2.5 - Hall, Staircase & Landing Area

  • 2.5.1 - Room Images

  • 2.5.2 - Smoke detectors are present and in fully working order on ground and first floor landings.

  • 2.5.3 - The staircase is safe with even and level tread where carpet is fitted.

  • 2.5.4 - A handrail is accessible for the full length of the staircase.

  • 2.5.5 - Adequate guarding on the landing to stairwell at least 1100mm high is in place.

  • 2.5.6 - There are no trip hazards from small changes in levels in halls or landings.

  • 2.5.7 - All ceiling and wall plaster is in sound and secure condition and capable of being decorated.

  • 2.5.8 - All areas are free from damp and mould.

2.6 - The Bathroom areas including all ensuites(s) and wc's

  • 2.6.1 - Room Images

  • 2.6.2 - All floors are in sound condition and of a reasonable level. There are no visibly decayed floorboards or joists and any floor covering is in tact.

  • 2.6.3 - Walls, floor and ceiling surfaces are readily cleanable.

  • 2.6.4 - Any tiling is secure to the wall or floor and free from breakages. Grouting is adequate and free from mould.

  • 2.6.5 - There is adequate hot and cold water supply to the bathrooms.

  • 2.6.6 - All toilets, baths, showers, basins and taps are in full working order. All waste connections are clear and free from leaks.

  • 2.6.7 - All ceiling and wall plaster is in sound and secure condition.

  • 2.6.8 - All areas are free from damp and mould.

2.7 - Bedroom 1

  • 2.7.1 - Room Images

  • 2.7.2 - All areas are free from damp and mould.

  • 2.7.3 - All floors are in sound condition and of a reasonable level. There are no visibly decayed floorboards or joists.

  • 2.7.4 - All ceiling and wall plaster is in sound and secure condition and capable of being decorated.

  • 2.7.5 - Window present in habitable room. Window can be opened and closed easily. Safety catches fitted to first floor and above Windows accessible to children.

  • 2.7.6 - Provision of fixed, suitable, controllable, working heating.

  • 2.7.7 - Provision of suitable number, located and working electrical sockets.

  • 2.7.8 - Suitable and sufficient natural and artificial lighting. All switches/light fittings are in good working order.

  • 2.7.9 - Is the room used as sleeping accommodation.

  • 2.7.9.1 - Maximum sleeping occupancy.

2.8 - Bedroom 2

  • is there a Bedroom 2

  • 2.8.1 - Room Images

  • 2.8.2 - All areas are free from damp and mould.

  • 2.8.3 - All floors are in sound condition and of a reasonable level. There are no visibly decayed floorboards or joists.

  • 2.8.4 - All ceiling and wall plaster is in sound and secure condition and capable of being decorated.

  • 2.8.5 - Window present in habitable room. Window can be opened and closed easily. Safety catches fitted to first floor and above Windows accessible to children.

  • 2.8.6 - Provision of fixed, suitable, controllable, working heating.

  • 2.8.7 - Provision of suitable number, located and working electrical sockets.

  • 2.8.8 - Suitable and sufficient natural and artificial lighting. All switches/light fittings are in good working order.

  • 2.8.9 - Is the room used as sleeping accommodation.

  • 2.8.9.1 - Maximum sleeping occupancy.

2.9 - Bedroom 3

  • Is there a Bedroom 3

  • 2.9.1 - Room Images

  • 2.9.2 - All areas are free from damp and mould.

  • 2.9.3 - All floors are in sound condition and of a reasonable level. There are no visibly decayed floorboards or joists.

  • 2.9.4 - All ceiling and wall plaster is in sound and secure condition and capable of being decorated.

  • 2.9.5 - Window present in habitable room. Window can be opened and closed easily. Safety catches fitted to first floor and above Windows accessible to children.

  • 2.9.6 - Provision of fixed, suitable, controllable, working heating.

  • 2.9.7 - Provision of suitable number, located and working electrical sockets.

  • 2.9.8 - Suitable and sufficient natural and artificial lighting. All switches/light fittings are in good working order.

  • 2.9.9 - Is the room used as sleeping accommodation.

  • 2.9.9.1 - Maximum sleeping occupancy.

2.10 - Bedroom 4

  • is there a Bedroom 4

  • 2.10.1 - Room Images

  • 2.10.2 - All areas are free from damp and mould.

  • 2.10.3 - All floors are in sound condition and of a reasonable level. There are no visibly decayed floorboards or joists.

  • 2.10.4 - All ceiling and wall plaster is in sound and secure condition and capable of being decorated.

  • 2.10.5 - Window present in habitable room. Window can be opened and closed easily. Safety catches fitted to first floor and above Windows accessible to children.

  • 2.10.6 - Provision of fixed, suitable, controllable, working heating.

  • 2.10.7 - Provision of suitable number, located and working electrical sockets.

  • 2.10.8 - Suitable and sufficient natural and artificial lighting. All switches/light fittings are in good working order.

  • 2.10.9 - Is the room used as sleeping accommodation.

  • 2.10.9.1 - Maximum sleeping occupancy.

2.11 - Other upstairs Room

  • Is there an Other Upstairs Room

  • 2.11.1 - Room Images

  • 2.11.2 - Room Function.

  • 2.11.3 - All areas are free from damp and mould.

  • 2.11.4 - All floors are in sound condition and of a reasonable level. There are no visibly decayed floorboards or joists.

  • 2.11.5 - All ceiling and wall plaster is in sound and secure condition and capable of being decorated.

  • 2.11.6 - Window present in habitable room. Window can be opened and closed easily. Safety catches fitted to first floor and above Windows accessible to children.

  • 2.11.7 - Provision of fixed, suitable, controllable, working heating.

  • 2.11.8 - Provision of suitable number, located and working electrical sockets.

  • 2.11.9 - Suitable and sufficient natural and artificial lighting. All switches/light fittings are in good working order.

  • 2.11.10 - Is the room used as sleeping accommodation.

  • 2.11.10.1 - Maximum sleeping occupancy.

2.12 - General comments about Property Interior

  • General comments about Property Interior.

Safety

3 - General Safety

  • Energy performance rating.

  • If the property has an alarm system it is in full working order.

  • Gas supply present.

  • The property has a valid gas certificate.

  • Expiry date of gas certificate.

  • Suitably located carbon monoxide detector provided and working.

  • Location of carbon monoxide detector.

  • Tenant is aware of the carbon monoxide detector operation.

  • Any supplied portable electrical equipment have a valid PAT test certificate.

  • Expiry date of PAT test certificate.

  • The property has a valid 5 year periodic electrical certificate.

  • Expiry date of electrical certificate.

  • Electrical appliances and furniture supplied by the landlord in safe condition.

  • List unsafe items and defects.

  • The property shows no signs of pest or vermin infestation. No visible holes to structure, fixtures, fittings.

  • Tenant behaviour contributing to pests.

  • The property is free from Category One hazards.

  • List Category One hazards.

  • General comments and observations.

General

4 - Meters

  • 4.1 - Images of meters

  • 4.2 - Electricity & Gas meters in safe condition.

  • 4.3 - Meters suitably located and covered.

Property Availability

  • Is the property currently vacant.

  • Is the property kept secure.

  • State the issues.

  • Is the property free from accumulation of refuse.

  • State the issues.

References

  • Has the license holder obtained references from occupier.

  • Date of tenancy.

  • Is the date of tenancy before license granted.

  • No further action required.

  • Produce action.

License

  • A copy of license and license conditions provided to tenants.

  • Produce action.

  • Tenant has been provided with license holder contact details.

  • Insert contact details provided.

  • Produce action.

  • Do contact details provided match Selective Licensing records.

  • Produce action.

  • Tenants have been provided with manager details (if applicable).

  • Insert contact details.

  • Produce action.

  • Do contact details provided match Selective Licensing records.

  • Produce action.

Anti-Social Behaviour

  • Is the council aware of or is there any evidence of Anti-Social Behaviour.

  • State issue.

  • Has the license holder taken action to address the Anti-Social Behaviour.

  • Produce action.

  • Is the action taken satisfactory.

  • Detail reasons why not satisfactory.

  • Produce action.

  • Detail actions taken.

Sign Off

Sign Off

  • Signed by tenant or licensed landlord

  • Signed by inspector

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