Periodic Visits, Entry and Refusal
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Inform Tenant of Works or Repairs Required After Inspection
This template is written to inform the tenant of the following after a routine inspection has taken place
Inform Tenant that Property Good Condition After Inspection
This template is to write to inform the tenant that everything was found to be in good order after a routine inspection and to thank the tenant for taking care of the property.
Routine Inspection Template
This template document is for a general inspection (including checking for repairs if you like). It suggests giving five days' notice, but you can change this to anything you want (as long as at least 24 hours or whatever your tenancy states).
Gas Safety Inspection (Specific Date) Letter
This letter is to arrange with the tenant that an approved engineer will be attending to carry out the check and issue a gas safety record.
Gas Safety Inspection (Unspecified Date) Letter
This letter is to arrange with the tenant that an approved engineer will be attending to carry out the check and issue a gas safety record soon.
Gas Safety Inspection Unable to Gain Entry 1
This word template is suitable if notifications have been made to a tenant about entering for a gas safety inspection and issuing a certificate/record.
Gas Safety Inspection Unable to Gain Entry 2
This second word template is suitable if notifications have been made to a tenant about entering for the purpose of a gas safety inspection
Routine Inspection Report
This template allows the landlord or agent to enter comments regarding all these matters, plus much more. There is room to put any repairs that may be needed,
Inform Tenant of Works or Repairs Required After Inspection
This template is written to inform the tenant of the following after a routine inspection has taken place
Inform Tenant that Property Good Condition After Inspection
This template is to write to inform the tenant that everything was found to be in good order after a routine inspection and to thank the tenant for taking care of the property.
Routine Inspection Template
This template document is for a general inspection (including checking for repairs if you like). It suggests giving five days' notice, but you can change this to anything you want (as long as at least 24 hours or whatever your tenancy states).
Gas Safety Inspection (Specific Date) Letter
This letter is to arrange with the tenant that an approved engineer will be attending to carry out the check and issue a gas safety record.
Gas Safety Inspection (Unspecified Date) Letter
This letter is to arrange with the tenant that an approved engineer will be attending to carry out the check and issue a gas safety record soon.
Gas Safety Inspection Unable to Gain Entry 1
This word template is suitable if notifications have been made to a tenant about entering for a gas safety inspection and issuing a certificate/record.
Gas Safety Inspection Unable to Gain Entry 2
This second word template is suitable if notifications have been made to a tenant about entering for the purpose of a gas safety inspection
Routine Inspection Report
This template allows the landlord or agent to enter comments regarding all these matters, plus much more. There is room to put any repairs that may be needed,
Inform Tenant of Works or Repairs Required After Inspection
This template is written to inform the tenant of the following after a routine inspection has taken place
Inform Tenant that Property Good Condition After Inspection
This template is to write to inform the tenant that everything was found to be in good order after a routine inspection and to thank the tenant for taking care of the property.
Routine Inspection Template
This template document is for a general inspection (including checking for repairs if you like). It suggests giving five days' notice, but you can change this to anything you want (as long as at least 24 hours or whatever your tenancy states).
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