Reviewed for the Renters' Rights Act · Updated 20 July 2026

The inventory pack: the paperwork that wins deposit disputes

Deposit adjudicators decide on documents, and the document that decides most cases is the inventory. This pack is the complete evidence kit for one tenancy after another.

What the pack contains

• The check-in inventory: property details, a meters, keys and alarms record with signature lines, and a room-by-room schedule with condition and cleanliness columns and a photo log that ties dated photos to entries.
• The check-out comparison: the same schedule mirrored, so end-of-tenancy differences document themselves.
• The deposit deduction proposal letter: itemised claims against evidence, apportionment for fair wear and tear, and the adjudication-ready framing that gets agreement without a dispute.
• Guidance notes: photo standards, the signature that turns a description into agreed evidence, and mid-term inspection records.

Why it earns its price

Landlords without a signed inventory recover close to nothing at adjudication; landlords with one recover most of what they claim. The free background is in our inventory guide and deductions guide; this is the working paperwork.

Frequently asked questions

Can I reuse the pack for every tenancy?

Yes. It is a one-off purchase for your own lettings, reusable tenancy after tenancy in Word or print.

Does it work for furnished and unfurnished lets?

Yes. The contents schedule expands for furnished lets and collapses to fixtures and decoration for unfurnished ones.