Handover day is the most skipped and most useful step of the letting process. Half an hour of work settles arguments that would otherwise surface a year later.
Meter readings
The electricity, water and gas meter readings are taken on handover day and recorded in writing. Where possible a photograph of the meter display is taken.
This record puts beyond dispute who is responsible for any debts from before the transfer.
Transferring the utility accounts
The electricity, water and gas accounts should be put in the name of the tenant. This keeps unpaid bills from coming back to you.
The lease agreement and the DASK policy are required for the transfers; have them ready on handover day.
Handover record
The number of keys, the meter readings, the check against the inventory list and the general condition of the home are gathered in a single record, signed by both sides.
One copy of the record stays with the tenant and one with you. At move-out the comparison is made against that same record.
Building and complex details
How and to whom the service charge is paid, the refuse and parking arrangements and any complex rules are passed on to the tenant.
If the management plan has clauses that concern the tenant, a copy is handed over. A rule known from the start beats a complaint that comes later.
Related sections of this guide
- How is an inventory list prepared?
- How much should the deposit be and when is it returned?
- What to look for when choosing a tenant
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