Course Description

The Inventories, Deposits and Disputes course takes you through the core fundamentals of the importance of having robust inventories for your property portfolio, how they impact on any deposit negotiation and the value played should a dispute arise.

The course will also take you through key things to be aware of when it comes to deposit negotiation and managing a dispute effectively.

Topics

  • The Context
  • The law
  • Why inventories are so important
  • Who should compile inventories
  • Available methods of inventory creation
  • Check Ins
  • property Visits
  • Check Outs
  • Calculating a deposit claim
  • Damage
  • Fair, wear and tear
  • Reaching agreement
  • Case Studies
  • If it goes to court

Andrew Sainsbury

Andrew has worked in residential lettings for most of his career. After finishing university, he cut his teeth at a large national chain before moving on to join a start-up agency in the East Midlands in 2005. Later, he went on to open their second branch in West Yorkshire and is now a Director and part owner of the same highly regarded firm. Andrew joined the Training for Professionals training and helpline teams in 2015, which enables him to combine his passion for keeping up to date with the latest legislation with his knowledge of the practical issues of property management.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Part 1

    • Section 1A

    • Section 1B

    • Section 1C

    • Test Your Understanding
  • 2

    Part 2

    • Section 2A

    • Section 2B

    • Test Your Understanding
  • 3

    Part 3

    • Section 3A

    • Section 3B

    • Test Your Understanding