An initial inspection records the property at the beginning of a tenancy. Routine inspections help identify condition and maintenance issues during occupation. A final inspection supports the discussion about the property when the tenancy ends.
Ordinary residential tenancy inspections can take place between 8 am and 7 pm, with at least 48 hours’ and no more than 14 days’ notice. They cannot ordinarily occur more often than once every four weeks. These are legal limits, not Ray White Tuakau’s inspection schedule. Read Tenancy Services’ inspection guidance for the requirements and particular situations.
Compare the condition with the initial record, note maintenance concerns and handle photographs carefully to avoid capturing tenants’ belongings unnecessarily. Give tenants a way to identify anything they would like checked.
Check your insurance policy’s inspection and record requirements with your insurer, and align them with the management agreement. Legal inspection limits do not establish that an insurance condition has been met.
A useful maintenance record identifies the issue, any safety concern, the work authorised and what was completed. Owners should agree spending authority and urgent-work arrangements with their manager. Report tenancy repairs through the existing landlord or property manager; a general website enquiry is not an emergency response.
Ventilation and appropriate heating help reduce moisture, but leaks, blocked gutters, drainage and building defects can also need attention. Tenants should use available extractor fans, air the home and report recurring dampness or mould promptly. Owners should investigate the cause rather than assume it is simply a cleaning problem. A qualified building surveyor may be needed where the source is hidden.
Read the official mould and dampness guidance and our Healthy Homes guide for the related responsibilities.
Call Ray White Tuakau on 09 236 8447 for general property-management enquiries and to discuss the service for your property.