Top 5 Benefits of Using an Independent Inventory Clerk

Some landlords consider producing their own inventory to save money. In practice, a DIY inventory rarely holds up in a deposit dispute and can end up costing far more than the price of a professional report. Here are five reasons to use an independent inventory clerk.

Unbiased, evidence-backed reports

An independent clerk has no interest in the outcome of a dispute. Their report is objective, which is exactly what deposit scheme adjudicators look for. A landlord-produced report is easily challenged as biased.

Accepted by all deposit schemes

Reports produced by AIIC-accredited clerks are routinely accepted by the TDS, DPS and MyDeposits. Our reports follow a consistent, professionally formatted structure that adjudicators recognise and trust.

Saves you time

A thorough inventory of a three-bedroom property can take two hours or more. Add travel, photography, meter reading and report writing, and a DIY inventory quickly eats into your day. Our clerks handle the entire process and deliver a polished PDF within 48 hours.

Protects against disputes

Detailed, time-stamped photographs and a room-by-room schedule make it very difficult for a tenant to reasonably dispute the documented condition. Most disputes are avoided entirely when a tenant sees a professional report at check-in.

Reassures tenants

A professional, transparent inventory protects tenants too. When tenants see a fair, detailed record at the start of their tenancy, they are more likely to look after the property and less likely to contest deductions at the end.

An independent inventory is a small cost that protects a much larger investment. Our AIIC-accredited clerks deliver reports you can rely on.