Plymouth Estates Ltd - Interim Property Inspection Report

• Property Address

  Details upto date

  Update required

  Tenants not present

• Landlords Name(s)

  Details upto date

  Update required

  Tenants not present

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspection conducted by?

  Select Michael Mann Jason Cornish Other - see notes

  • Michael Mann
  • Jason Cornish
  • Other - see notes

• Tenants Names

  Details upto date

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  Tenants not present

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

  Select Yes No - Access facilitated by 3rd party No - Tenant has authorised use of office keys for access

  • Yes
  • No - Access facilitated by 3rd party
  • No - Tenant has authorised use of office keys for access

• External Picture(s) of Property

  Media

Exterior condition

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

  Select Acceptable condition for time of year Improvement requested Not applicable for this property Inspector unhappy with garden condition

  • Acceptable condition for time of year
  • Improvement requested
  • Not applicable for this property
  • Inspector unhappy with garden condition

• Do the boundary fencing or walls front, rear and sides in good stable order?

  Select Acceptable condition Remedial work required - Non urgent Urgent action required Not applicable to this property type

  • Acceptable condition
  • Remedial work required - Non urgent
  • Urgent action required
  • Not applicable to this property type

• Are the exterior walls in a healthy condition?

  Select Acceptable condition for age Minor defects noted Remedial work required Not applicable for this dwelling

  • Acceptable condition for age
  • Minor defects noted
  • Remedial work required
  • Not applicable for this dwelling

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

  Select As expected for age Defects spotted Not applicable to this property

  • As expected for age
  • Defects spotted
  • Not applicable to this property

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

  Select As expected for age Defects spotted Not applicable to this property

  • As expected for age
  • Defects spotted
  • Not applicable to this property

• Are the windows and framework in acceptable condition?

  Select Acceptable for their age Window defects reported or seen Failed sealed unit(s) indentified as listed (misted)

  • Acceptable for their age
  • Window defects reported or seen
  • Failed sealed unit(s) indentified as listed (misted)

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

  Select Acceptable condition Communal - Acceptable Problem identified - Non urgent Problem identified - Urgent issue Communal - Issue to be reported

  • Acceptable condition
  • Communal - Acceptable
  • Problem identified - Non urgent
  • Problem identified - Urgent issue
  • Communal - Issue to be reported

• Does this property have a Satellite dish attached to the structure (even if not in use)?

  No

  Yes

  Communal dish system

• Is there evidence of cable or Virgin Media connection to this property?

  Select Evidence of a connection to the property No evidence of a connection can be seen

  • Evidence of a connection to the property
  • No evidence of a connection can be seen

• 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 Assumed as no tenant present

  • All working ok
  • Defect or problem reported or noted
  • Assumed as no tenant present

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

  Select Acceptable condition Starting to look a bit tired in some areas Partial or full redecoration maybe required at change of tenancy

  • Acceptable condition
  • Starting to look a bit tired in some areas
  • Partial or full redecoration maybe required at change of tenancy

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

  Select Acceptable condition given flooring age Starting to show some natural signs of age and/or wear Damaged identified caused by tenant Excessive wear/damage - potential trip hazard - replacement recommended or required

  • Acceptable condition given flooring age
  • Starting to show some natural signs of age and/or wear
  • Damaged identified caused by tenant
  • Excessive wear/damage - potential trip hazard - replacement recommended or required

• Is the property being kept reasonably clean and tidy?

  Select Presented in an acceptable condition Acceptable but a bit cluttered or untidy in places Friendly advise given Inspector unhappy with property cleanliness and warning issued or to be issued either verbally or written

  • Presented in an acceptable condition
  • Acceptable but a bit cluttered or untidy in places
  • Friendly advise given
  • Inspector unhappy with property cleanliness and warning issued or to be issued either verbally or written

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

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

  Select No external water ingress seen or reported Problem reported or identified - Action required

  • No external water ingress seen or reported
  • Problem reported or identified - Action required

• Is the property free of any internal water leaks?

  Select No internal leaks seen or reported Minor issue seen or reported - non urgent Internal leak seen or reported - Urgent action required

  • No internal leaks seen or reported
  • Minor issue seen or reported - non urgent
  • Internal leak seen or reported - Urgent action required

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

  Select No damp, mould or ventilation issues seen or reported Evidence of condensation mould seen or present - advise given to tenants on mould management An issues has been either reported or identified that will require further investigation by a landlord or an appointed contractor

  • No damp, mould or ventilation issues seen or reported
  • Evidence of condensation mould seen or present - advise given to tenants on mould management
  • An issues has been either reported or identified that will require further investigation by a landlord or an appointed contractor

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

  Select Bath sealant and grout appears in good condition Either bath sealant or grout may need remedial attention - Not currently leaking An issue with either bath sealant, grouting or both has been identified or reported - urgent remedial action required

  • Bath sealant and grout appears in good condition
  • Either bath sealant or grout may need remedial attention - Not currently leaking
  • An issue with either bath sealant, grouting or both has been identified or reported - urgent remedial action required

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

  Select No issues seen Issue(s) spotted - Advise given to tenants on keeping shower heads clean and tap ends free of dirt and debris

  • No issues seen
  • Issue(s) spotted - Advise given to tenants on keeping shower heads clean and tap ends free of dirt and debris

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

  Select No visible issues seen or reported Potential issue noted or reported that will require maintenance An issue considered potentially dangerous has been spotted or reported for which immediate action will be taken on health and safety grounds

  • No visible issues seen or reported
  • Potential issue noted or reported that will require maintenance
  • An issue considered potentially dangerous has been spotted or reported for which immediate action will be taken on health and safety grounds

• 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 on all required floors NO - Agent to investigate why and action immediately (see notes)

  • Yes on all required floors
  • NO - Agent to investigate why and action immediately (see notes)

• Is there a carbon monoxide alarm(s) installed in any and all required areas?

  Select Yes No - Agent to urgently investigate why and rectify A CO alarm is not required at this property

  • Yes
  • No - Agent to urgently investigate why and rectify
  • 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 One or more alarms failed standard push test - appears dead (even with new battery if applicable) One or more alarms have an inadequate sounder - not audible even under normal condition One or more alarms are false triggering or nuisance sounding Other - see notes

  • One or more alarms failed standard push test - appears dead (even with new battery if applicable)
  • One or more alarms have an inadequate sounder - not audible even under normal condition
  • One or more alarms are false triggering or nuisance sounding
  • Other - see notes

• 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?

  Select Yes No - Agent to urgently investigate Not applicable question

  • Yes
  • No - Agent to urgently investigate
  • Not applicable question

• 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)?

  Select Yes Currently out of date and on order No - Agent to urgently ascertain why (may be within 28 day remedial window)

  • Yes
  • Currently out of date and on order
  • No - Agent to urgently ascertain why (may be within 28 day remedial window)

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

  Select Yes Advised a guest is currently visiting No - Unauthorised occupant suspected

  • Yes
  • Advised a guest is currently visiting
  • No - Unauthorised occupant suspected

• 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?

  Select Authorised pet(s) present Unauthorised pet(s) seen or suspected There are no pets at this property

  • Authorised pet(s) present
  • Unauthorised pet(s) seen or suspected
  • There are no pets at this property

• 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 to add to this report by property inspector or from tenant(s)?

Further action required.

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

  Yes

  Recommendations have been made

  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.