HSL - Compliance Check

• Address Line 1

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspector

Property Exterior

• General Exterior Property Images

  Media

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All pathways are in a good state of repair.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All steps are in a good state of repair and have adequate securely fitted hand rails or grab rails installed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any walls or fences are stable and in a good state of repair and cover the whole curtilidge of the property, are of an adequate height and have a lockable gate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• From an external perspective the windows are watertight, not decayed or corroded. All windows are sealed around the perimeter to wall and fitted with sill.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no other defects or maintenance issues that need reporting for this area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The property has an adequate provisions of bins and recycling boxes for correct waste disposal (at least 1 black bin, 1 recycling box and additional green bin in properties where regular garden waste is generated).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General comments, observations or details required for repair estimates

General Safety & Occupancy

• The property has working exterior door locks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Tenant has been provided an alley gate key.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The property has at least one window key that works all window locks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A waste management sign has been fitted to the inside of any kitchen cupboard door.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Image of the waste management notice fixed to the inside of a kitchen cupboard door.

  Media

• The property is not an HMO

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many adults are living at the property?

• How many children are living at the property?

• There is no sign of over occupancy at the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The property does not have a stand alone fire alarm system installed with a separate panel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The property has an adequate number of smoke detectors installed that are in full working order and either hard wired or fitted with a ten year battery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide details about the location of the smoke alarms.

• The property has an adequate number of working carbon monoxide detectors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The property shows no signs of pest or vermin infestation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There were no CSE issues or other concerns identified or suspected at the property.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas meter location

• The gas meter has no signs of being tampered with.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electricity meter location

• The electric meter has no signs of being tampered with.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water stop tap location

• Images of meters

  Media

Property Interior

• The Living Room, Dining Room and any other internal area that is not a Bathroom / Kitchen / Bedroom / Hallway or Stairs

• Room Images

  Media

• Room Measurements

• All areas are free from damp and mould.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decoration is to an acceptable standard.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• From an internal perspective any windows are in good working order, free from decay, have working latches and safety catches are fitted to all first floor and above windows accessible by children.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Hall, Staircase and Landing areas.

• Room Images

  Media

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The staircase balustrade is all in good condition with no gaps of more than 100mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A handrail is accessible and securely fitted for the full length of the staircase

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All areas are free from damp and mould.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decoration is to an acceptable standard.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• From an internal perspective any windows are in good working order, free from decay, have working latches and safety catches are fitted to all first floor and above windows accessible by children.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Kitchen Area.

• Room Images

  Media

• Room Measurements

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walls, floor and ceiling surfaces are readily cleanable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is adequate space for a fridge/freezer.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is a minimum of six electrical sockets above counter level (3 doubles)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All areas are free from damp and mould.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decoration is to an acceptable standard.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• From an internal perspective any windows are in good working order, free from decay, have working latches and safety catches are fitted to all first floor and above windows accessible by children.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Bedrooms

• Room Images

  Media

• Room Measurements

• All areas are free from damp and mould.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decoration is to an acceptable standard.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• From an internal perspective any windows are in good working order, free from decay, have working latches and safety catches are fitted to all first floor and above windows accessible by children.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Bathroom areas including all ensuite(s) and wc's

• Room Images

  Media

• Room Measurements

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walls, floor and ceiling surfaces are readily cleanable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All areas are free from damp and mould.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decoration is to an acceptable standard.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• From an internal perspective any windows are in good working order, free from decay, have working latches and safety catches are fitted to all first floor and above windows accessible by children.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no other defects or maintenance issues that need reporting for this area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cellar / Basement - Only complete this section if the property has a cellar or basement

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A handrail is accessible and securely fitted for the full length of the staircase

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The staircase balustrade is all in goof condition with no gaps of more than 100mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The cellar is free from water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is evidence of a pump installed within the cellar to pump flood waters back into the main drain.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where a consumer unit is installed in the cellar there is no evidence that the unit is in danger of being submerged in flood water.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• From an internal perspective any windows are in good working order, free from decay, have working latches and safety catches are fitted to all first floor and above windows accessible by children.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Insulation and Heating

• The electricity supply is adequately earthed or has RCD.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The property has secondary earth bonding to gas and water pipes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The property has sufficient electrical sockets and all are in working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the property has a TV aerial it is in full working order along with any of its connections.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The property has sufficient artificial or natural lighting and all switches/light fittings are in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The central heating system is in good working order and has a means if temperature control.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Any Other Issues

• There was no language issue in communicating with the tenant. (if the answer is no please detail the language which you believe the tenant speaks)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Details of any other interior defects not captured by the previous statements.

• Any other Interior defect images not captured by the previous statements.

  Media

• General comments or observations

Property features

• Please identify what if any of the following features are present at the property

  Select Slate Roof Brick built 3 Storeys or more UPVC Window Frames Double Glazing Throughout Gas Combi Boiler Gas Back Boiler Gas System Boiler Electric Central Heating Solid Fuel Heating Solid Fuel Fire Loft Insulation External Solid Wall Insulation Bathroom requires updating Kitchen requires updating

  • Slate Roof
  • Brick built
  • 3 Storeys or more
  • UPVC Window Frames
  • Double Glazing Throughout
  • Gas Combi Boiler
  • Gas Back Boiler
  • Gas System Boiler
  • Electric Central Heating
  • Solid Fuel Heating
  • Solid Fuel Fire
  • Loft Insulation
  • External Solid Wall Insulation
  • Bathroom requires updating
  • Kitchen requires updating

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