Interim Inspection Report by Plymouth Estates Ltd for Residential Properties

• Property Address

• Landlords Name(s)

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspection conducted by?

  Select Michael Mann Jason Cornish

  • Michael Mann
  • Jason Cornish

• Tenants Names

• Are the tenant(s) present at the property?

  Yes

  No

• Name of the tenant facilitating (if present)

• Ask tenants (if present) if there are any changes in contact details? (Include names etc)

  Details upto date

  Update required

  Tenants not present

• External Picture(s) of Property

  Media

Exterior condition

• Are the gardens being maintained in reasonably good order depending on weather and season?

  Select Good Fair Tenant to address before next visit N/A

  • Good
  • Fair
  • Tenant to address before next visit
  • N/A

• Are any boundary fencing or walls front, rear and sides in good stable order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the exterior walls in a healthy condition?

  As expected for age

  Defects noted (add to notes)

• Is the roof in good order? (Where visible)

  As expected for age

  Defects noted (add to notes)

• Are the guttering and facias in good order (Where visible)?

  As expected for age

  Defects noted (add to notes)

• Are the windows and framework in acceptable condition?

  Yes

  No

• Are the steps, driveway or pathways in good order and free of obstruction? (Also included communal entrances and walkways)

  Yes

  No

• Does this property have a Satellite dish attached even if not in use?

  No

  Yes

  Communal dish system

• Does this property have a visible Virgin Media connection inside any of the rooms?

  Yes

  No

• Are the grounds free of waste / rubbish? (Mark N/A if communal grounds)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Interior Condition

• Pictures of each room in the property

  Media

• Are any supplied cooking equipment in good working order? (Include ovens, hobs and cookers and even if tenant owned)

  Select All working ok Defect or problem reported or noted

  • All working ok
  • Defect or problem reported or noted

• How would you describe the overall condition of the décor?

  Select Very good condition Acceptable condition allowing for wear and tear Décor showing age but ok for now Recommend redecoration in some or all areas (See notes) Property requires redecorating during next void period

  • Very good condition
  • Acceptable condition allowing for wear and tear
  • Décor showing age but ok for now
  • Recommend redecoration in some or all areas (See notes)
  • Property requires redecorating during next void period

• How would you describe the overall condition of the flooring?

  Select Good condition Acceptable condition for age of carpets Starting to show age or wear in some areas Issues noted or reported with carpet (see note)

  • Good condition
  • Acceptable condition for age of carpets
  • Starting to show age or wear in some areas
  • Issues noted or reported with carpet (see note)

• Is the property being kept reasonably clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

Potential Hazards or Problems (Only those visible if no tenant present)

• Is the property free of any external water related intrusion?

  Yes

  No

• Is the property free of any internal water leaks?

  Yes

  No

• Is the property free of any damp, mould or ventilation related issues?

  Yes

  No

• Is the bath or shower tray sealant and tile grout in an acceptable condition? Also applicable for worktop sealant

  Select Yes Potential issue with either grout or sealant - recommend preventative maintenance Either sealant or grout needs urgent attention

  • Yes
  • Potential issue with either grout or sealant - recommend preventative maintenance
  • Either sealant or grout needs urgent attention

• To minimise the risk from Legionella bacteria - Do any tap ends and if applicable shower heads look clean and free from dirt build up?

  Yes

  No

• Are any visible electrical fixtures and fittings in good order without moving furniture?

  Yes

  No

• If applicable are any Fitted (internal or external) fire doors in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any balconies free of any defects or problems that are visible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are any fitted extractor fans working? (These include but not limited to: Kitchen hood extractors, WC and bathroom fans )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there smoke alarms installed on each storey within the property? (Add pictures)

  Select Yes all floors for which pictures attached NO - Agent to investigate why and action immediately (see notes)

  • Yes all floors for which pictures attached
  • NO - Agent to investigate why and action immediately (see notes)

• Is there a carbon monoxide alarm(s) installed at the property in readiness for October 2022

  Select Yes and pictures attached No - CO Alarm(s) to be fitted to comply with legislation A CO alarm is not required at this property

  • Yes and pictures attached
  • No - CO Alarm(s) to be fitted to comply with legislation
  • A CO alarm is not required at this property

• Only if visible to the inspector, are the alarms in date as advised by the alarm manufacturer?

  Select Date visible and in date Date not visible Date visible and out of recommended replacement date - recommend to landlord to replace

  • Date visible and in date
  • Date not visible
  • Date visible and out of recommended replacement date - recommend to landlord to replace

• Are all fitted alarms working (push test only)?

  Yes

  No

• What is wrong with the alarm?

  Select A new battery is required - Tenant actionable One or more alarms are faulty - Agent to urgently address Tenant has disabled alarm or removed battery - warning issued. This will be followed up by agent.

  • A new battery is required - Tenant actionable
  • One or more alarms are faulty - Agent to urgently address
  • Tenant has disabled alarm or removed battery - warning issued. This will be followed up by agent.

• Does this property utilise a solid fuel fire, stove or burner (coal, wood or biomass) that uses a chimney?

  Yes

  No

• If there is a solid fuel fire, stove or burner fitted does the associated room have a carbon monoxide alarm fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable has the chimney(s) been swept within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable is there on file a valid in date sweep certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable is there a valid Gas Safety Certificate for this property on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an electrical condition report for this property (or has one been requested)?

  Yes

  No

• Is the property free of any signs of unauthorised people living in the property?

  Yes

  No

• Is the Heating and/or Hot Water systems in working order?

  Select Yes Assumed as no tenant present and no issue reported A problem has been reported to or noted by agent (see notes)

  • Yes
  • Assumed as no tenant present and no issue reported
  • A problem has been reported to or noted by agent (see notes)

• Is the inspector satisfied there is no evidence of smoking or vaping within the property?

  Yes

  No

• Is the property free of unauthorised pets (Mark N/A for authorised pets)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the property free of visible signs of damage or potential for damage which can be attributable to the tenant which would be considered beyond fair wear and tear?

  Yes

  No

• Any additional notes on the property by the property inspector not covered by general questions

• Is the property inspector happy with the overall condition of the property and grounds (if not, state reasons)?

  Yes

  No

• Has the tenant raised any issues, concerns or questions that need to be relayed to the landlord for which an answer or feed back would be required?

Further action required.

• Is the tenant(s) free of any further action(s) or requirements? If not, please advise

  Yes

  No

• Is the landlord free of any further action(s) required or recommendations? If not, please advise

  Yes

  No

• Inspectors Signature

  Sign

• This report has been completed during a cursory periodic inspection of the above property. The inspection did not involve any furniture or other personal possessions being moved and can only be based on what can be physically seen at the time and subject to current lighting conditions. Please note if a particular issue is not clearly visible it may not be reported during this inspection especially in a situation where no tenant is present or the tenant forgets or fails to bring a particular issue to our attention. Issues can sometimes be reported after the visit when the inspector has left by the tenant(s) for which we will notify the landlord of this separately. The opinions provided within this report are based on our experience as property managers. Any opinion given by the inspecting member of staff relating to potential structural or technical matters are intended as a guide only and based on their own personal opinion, a professional in their own field may contradict the opinion expressed in this report if the relevant professional is contacted. Please feel free to contact our office on 01752 407774 should you require to discuss any aspect of this report for which the inspector will be more than happy to discuss any and all points raised or highlighted. We are also more than happy should a landlord wish to accompany a member of staff for any future inspection to inspect the current condition - Please contact us to make us aware of this wish. We also welcome feed back on the information received from these reports and welcome any and all suggestions if you feel you have a particular question or item that should be considered to be added during regular updates as we are always looking to improve the service we offer you the landlord.