Reports & rentals
Rental inspections
Inspections of rental properties for owners, rental providers and property managers, with clear, photo-supported records of the property's condition. Useful for routine checks and before a tenancy begins.
Illustration. Not an actual property or real inspection work.
- Rental providers (landlords) who want clear records of their property's condition.
- Property managers who want consistent, independent condition records.
- Owners preparing a property to be rented for the first time.
- Investors who manage their own rental property.
- Pre-tenancy condition records before a renter moves in.
- Routine condition inspections during a tenancy.
- Room-by-room observations of visible condition, with dated photos.
- Visible items you may want to review against Victoria's rental minimum standards.
- A written condition record, organised room by room.
- Dated photos supporting the observations.
- A list of visible items you may want to follow up.
- A consistent format you can compare across inspections.
A rental inspection report is a written condition record, organised room by room, with dated photos supporting the observations. The format stays consistent, so you can compare one inspection with the next.
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Rental inspection report
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A layout illustration only. Real reports describe what was observed at the time of inspection.
If the property is tenanted, arrange entry with the renter and give the notice required under Victoria's renting laws.
Confirm keys and access to all rooms, outdoor areas and any garage or storage.
Share previous condition reports or inspection records, if you have them.
Let us know about any specific items you'd like recorded.
Can’t see your question? Send an enquiry and we’ll come back to you.
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How it works
Tell us about the property, whether it's tenanted, and whether you need a pre-tenancy record or a routine inspection. We'll confirm the scope and provide a quote. If the property is tenanted, you or your property manager arrange entry with the renter. The inspection records visible condition room by room, with dated photos, and you receive a written record.
Minimum standards and your obligations
Victoria has minimum standards for rental properties, along with rules about entry, notice and condition reports. A rental inspection gives you a clear record of what was visible on the day, which can help you keep track of the property and plan maintenance. It isn't legal advice, and it doesn't confirm whether a property meets its legal obligations. The official Victorian renting guidance sets out what applies to rental providers.
Respecting the renter
A tenanted property is someone's home. Inspections are arranged with proper notice, and photos focus on the property's condition rather than the renter's belongings.
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Inspections
How do I read an inspection report?
An inspection report records what was observed at the time of the inspection, where it was observed, and what couldn't be inspected. This topic walks through a typical report structure and how to use it when you talk with builders, agents or other advisers.
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- A report describes observations at the time of the inspection. Conditions can change afterwards.
- Read the scope and limitations first, so you know what was and wasn't inspected.
- Observations are grouped by area, so you can find what matters to your decision.
- A report is not a certificate of compliance, a warranty or an insurance policy.
- If something isn't clear, ask us to explain it in plain language.
Related service: Compliance & reporting
Building
What do property owners often ask about their homes?
Many owner questions come back to a few themes: what needs a permit, which records to keep, and who to ask about a particular problem. This topic works through common questions in plain language and points to the right person for each.
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- Check whether a permit may be needed before starting building work, including smaller projects.
- Keep permits, plans, certificates and warranties together. They matter when you sell, rent or renovate.
- Some questions need a specialist, such as a licensed land surveyor to confirm a boundary.
- An inspection describes condition. It doesn't settle disputes or give legal advice.
- If you're not sure who to ask, send an enquiry and we'll point you in the right direction.
Related service: Documentation assistance
Rentals
How should rental providers and property managers record a property's condition?
Clear, dated records of a rental property's condition help owners, rental providers and property managers keep track of the property over time. This topic covers routine and pre-tenancy condition records, good photo practice, and where Victoria's rental minimum standards fit in.
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- Victoria has minimum standards for rental properties. Check the official renting guidance for what applies.
- Record condition before a tenancy begins and at routine inspections, with dated photos.
- Describe what you see room by room, in plain and neutral language.
- Keep condition records together with repair invoices and compliance paperwork.
- A condition record isn't legal advice. Seek advice about disputes or legal obligations.
Related service: Rental inspections
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Enquire about rental inspections
Tell us about the property. We confirm the scope and a quote with you before anything is arranged.