Landlord maintenance checklist before a tenant moves in
The 25-point check we run before a new tenancy begins — saves the deposit dispute and the 2am phone call.
Safety & compliance
Gas safety certificate (in date), EICR (within 5 years), smoke alarms on every floor, CO alarm in any room with a fuel-burning appliance, EPC visible to tenant. These are non-negotiable legal requirements.
Plumbing & heating
Bleed all radiators, check thermostats, run every tap, flush toilets, check shower seal, verify hot water timing and immersion backup.
Doors, windows & locks
Every internal door closes flush. Every window opens, closes and locks. External doors get fresh batteries in any smart locks and a spare cylinder change between tenancies.
Decorating & finish
Touch-up paint where needed, fresh silicone in bathrooms and kitchens, scuffs and marks addressed. A property that looks cared-for gets cared-for back.
Documentation
Photograph every room, every appliance, and meter readings on move-in day. We provide photo-evidenced reports for landlord clients as standard.