Fake tan and other modern menaces

The lettings industry has taken on a more glamorous sheen of late thanks to a news story about fake tan ruining mattresses. If you didn't catch the news, a letting agent in Cardiff had to start an educational programme among his student tenants, warning them of the perils of using fake tan then hopping into bed. After discovering body-shaped orange marks on mattresses and protectors, with notable staining at the wrist, ankle and shoulder areas, the lettings team made the link between the bronzed young folk of Cardiff and the bottles of fake tan lining the bathroom shelves in the properties they managed. The education is going well, with the number of ruined mattress covers down to 147 per year, compared to 220 three years ago.

21st century living is creating a new set of damage concerns in the lettings industry. While once you might have worried about a student leaving a joss stick to burn unattended, you're now fretting about a house party being advertised on Facebook. And how many of you have seen incidents of scorching or burns from hair straighteners? Perhaps you've even seen damage caused by a fake Apple iPhone charger that's self combusted?

The bottom line is if your tenant damages the fabric of your property or the contents you have supplied within, being prepared with a detailed inventory that was compiled at the start of the tenancy and a strict check-out process at the end is the best line of defence.

Inventories Everywhere offers a comprehensive property inspection portfolio, including: photographically-evidenced inventories, check-ins, check-outs, mid-term property inspections and void period reports. Our clerks are trained to notice the small details as well as the more obvious issues, even noting electricity theft during one inspection. An independent, unbiased set of checks will stand up to scrutiny should a dispute arise, so don't let a property without calling Inventories Everywhere first.

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