Tenancy
PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT
This report is intended to help avoid disputes
This should be used to record the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy.
The landlord and the tenant should fill out this form together, and tick the appropriate box if the condition is acceptable,
or record any damage or defects.
CONDITION ACCEPTABLE?
ROOM AND ITEM LANDLORD TENANTS DAMAGE/DEFECTS
LOUNGE
Wall/Doors
Lights/Power points
Floors/Fl. Coverings
Windows
Blinds/Curtains
KITCHEN/DINING
Wall/Doors
Lights/Power points
Floors/Fl. Coverings
Windows
Blinds/Curtains
Cupboards
Sinks/Benches
Oven
Refrigerator
BATHROOM
Wall/Doors
Lights/Power points
Floors/Fl. Coverings
Windows
Blinds/Curtains
Mirror/Cabinet
Bath
Shower
Wash basin
Toilet (WC)
LAUNDRY
Wall/Doors
Lights/Power points
Floors/Fl. Coverings
Windows
Blinds/Curtains
Washing machine
Wash tub
BEDROOM 1
Wall/Doors
Lights/Power points
Floors/Fl. Coverings
Windows
Blinds/Curtains
BEDROOM 2
Wall/Doors
Lights/Power points
Floors/Fl. Coverings
Windows
Blinds/Curtains
BEDROOM 3
Wall/Doors
Lights/Power points
Floors/Fl. Coverings
Windows
Blinds/Curtains
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BEDROOM 4
Wall/Doors
Lights/Power points
Floors/Fl. Coverings
Windows
Blinds/Curtains
GENERAL
Rubbish bins
Locks
Garage/Car port
Grounds
No. keys supplied
Smoke alarms
Landlords must have working smoke alarms installed in all rental premises. These must meet the requirements in the
Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulation 2016, set out below. A landlord who fails to comply is
committing an unlawful act and may be liable for a penalty of up to $4,000.
Landlord - please confirm you have met at least these minimum legal requirements before you rent the premises:
There is at least one working smoke alarm in each bedroom or within three metres of each bedroom’s door – this applies
toany room a person might reasonably sleep in.
If there is more than one storey or level, there is at least one working smoke alarm on each storey or level, even if no-one
sleeps there.
If there is a caravan, sleep-out or similar, there is at least one working smoke alarm in it.
None of the smoke alarms has passed the manufacturer’s expiry or recommended replacement date.
All new or replacement smoke alarms, installed from 1 July 2016 onward, are long-life photoelectric smoke alarms withatotal
battery life when installed of at least eight years or a hard-wired smoke alarm system, and meet the product standards in
theResidentialTenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulation 2016.
All the smoke alarms are properly installed by the landlord or their agent in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
All the smoke alarms are working at the start of the tenancy, including having working batteries.
For important details go to www.tenancy.govt.nz/smoke-alarms
List of furniture and chattels
Provided by the landlord
Water Meter Reading
For use if charging for water
At start of tenancy
Signatures for Property
Inspection Report
Do not sign unless you agree to all the details in the
Property Inspection Report
Signed by Date signed
LANDLORD
Signed by Date signed
TENANT
Rent and Bond Receipt
Initial rent payment $
Bond $
Total $
To (name)
Date paid
Signed as received
4700 TEN 12/19
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