Inventory and Check Out reports are very closely related in that most of the info logged in a Check Out Report, created at the end of tenancy, is really an update to the information originally recorded in the Inventory at the beginning (or often just before the start) of the tenancy.
At Check Out, each aspect from the Inventory report should be covered to determine whether any damage, deterioration or other change has occurred. Also Meter Readings, information on Fire Safety, update to Schedule of Condition should all be made during the Check Out inspection.
On the other hand, with a midterm/interim report, the emphasis is somewhat different, since its purpose to provide awareness to the Landlord or Letting Agent of the current state of the property, to highlighting any ongoing issues that might be addressed to prevent them escalating and bringing attention to any breaches of Tenancy Agreement, rather than providing a full record of the final state.
With this in mind, it may not be required to achieve the same level of detail as with a Check Out report since smaller issues are something that would usually be addressed at the end of a tenancy as the tenant isn’t responsible until end of tenancy to return the property to its initial state.
However, during the midterm inspection, it is important to take note of issues involving excessive damage or neglect to the property or contents, or if some form of maintenance is required to prevent larger problems or anything that might affect health and safety.
Midterm report: Areas of Focus
Areas to be addressed during the Midterm inspection, depending upon the Tenancy Agreement, might include:
- Damage or Neglect to the property
- Poor cleanliness
- Need for maintenance (for example to address issues like mould, damp, condensation or water damage).
And, depending upon the Tenancy Agreement:
- Subletting
- Pets
- Smoking
- Any other breach of the tenancy agreement
Creating a Midterm/Interim Report in Inventory Egg
As usual, go to ‘Add/New’:

Then tap Midterm/Interim:

Then use Property/Report Lookup to create the report with reference to a previous report, usually an Inventory:

Start typing the property address and choose from the dropdown list. Reports for the chosen property will show in the Box below. Select the latest Inventory Report (usually):

Once you’ve selected the Inventory on which to base the Midterm Report and you are happy with settings, tap ‘Save’ to save the report and to begin logging information:

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