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Inventories and check-in check-out

2 plain-English guides on inventories and check-in check-out for England landlords, written for the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and updated for the law in force in 2026.

Inventories and check-in check-out

What a Compliant Property Inventory Must Include (England, 2026)

A free property inventory template for England landlords, covering every room and condition field you need to protect a tenancy deposit in 2026.

11 min read
Inventories and check-in check-out

Do You Legally Need an Inventory to Protect a Tenancy Deposit in England?

Do landlords need an inventory to protect a tenancy deposit in England? No law forces one, but without it you cannot win a deposit dispute in 2026.

12 min read

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