23 April 2026 ยท Landlord Advice
Is Your Rental Property Ready for the Renters Rights Act?
Why Mid-Term Inspections Just Became Your Best Friend
The Renters Rights Act is here, and if you're a landlord in England, it's time to pay attention. With Section 21 "no fault" evictions abolished and tenancies becoming periodic by default, the rules of the game have changed significantly.
But don't panic โ there's a simple, affordable way to protect your investment and stay ahead of the curve: the mid-term inspection.
What is a mid-term inspection?
A mid-term inspection is a routine visit to your property during a tenancy โ typically every 3โ6 months. A professional inventory clerk visits, checks the condition of the property, notes any maintenance issues, and produces a written report with photographs. Simple, quick and incredibly valuable.
Why does it matter more now?
Under the old rules, if things went wrong you could serve a Section 21 notice and move on. That option no longer exists. Instead, if you need to regain possession or make a deposit deduction, you need evidence.
Mid-term inspections give you exactly that:
- โA dated, photographic record of your property's condition throughout the tenancy
- โEarly identification of maintenance issues before they become expensive problems
- โEvidence of any tenant misuse or neglect โ documented professionally and impartially
- โPeace of mind that your investment is being looked after
Without regular inspections, you have no documented record of your property's condition โ and under the new legislation, that's a risk you really can't afford to take.
What does it cost?
A professional mid-term inspection typically costs ยฃ50 โ less than most landlords spend on a single maintenance call-out. For that you get a detailed written report, photographs and complete peace of mind. It's one of the most cost-effective things you can do to protect a property worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Ready to book?
To help landlords prepare for the Renters Rights Act, we are offering 20% off your first mid-term inspection booked before 31st May 2026 โ just ยฃ40 for a comprehensive all-inclusive service: a personal visit to your property, detailed written report, photographic evidence of every room and a professional assessment of any maintenance issues. All delivered promptly and impartially.
Kat Brown ยท Director & Inventory Clerk ยท Property Inspection Inventories Ltd
Serving landlords and agents across Reading and surrounding areas