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"it's not difficult to do it by hand either, and allow the agent to take a photo with his smart phone when done. keep the original. (you can add a meter reading in if you haven't already gotten SP to come take a reading)\n\nit doesn't have to be unnecessarily detailed. 1 sheet of A4 paper and a pen.\n\n==========\n\nHANDOVER FORM 31 12 2017\n\n16 EXPAT ROAD #01-01 S123456\n\nItems: \n\n1. entrance keys x 4\n\n2. internal bedroom keys x 8\n\n3. lousy mattress\n\nCondition:\n\n[  ] within fair wear and tear, defects previously discussed included.\n\n[X] not within fair wear and tear, described with reason here:\n\n1. giant poo stain on in balcony. previous occupants did not own a pet elephant.\n\n2. drawing of cheeky monkey on living room wall.\n\naccepted by:\n\n{SIGN}\n\nagent LL name, id #\n\n\npage 1 of 1\n=============\n\nthe goal is to get the first box checked and secure the signature. don't write anything down under the second box even if the agent points it out.\n\nbecause you should be able to explain it away. if you cannot resolve it, it's best to not handover the place until you have rectified it.\n\nagents do not appreciate having to make multiple trips. LLs want to rent it out again ASAP. agents may also not prepare a handover form unless they absolutely have to.\n\nthe same goal applies to their forms. tell them to point out the defect to you, so you can cross reference with your photos emails. DO NOT LET THEM WRITE IT DOWN.\n\ndo not give them a chance (if your circumstance allows) to make deductions from your deposit.\n\nmany slimebag LLs will work with the contractor(s) to take more than is really necessary.\n\nsome things cannot be explained away - such as cracks on the walls as a result of nearby construction work.\n\nas a tenant, you need to be on your toes and know what's going on. leaving it to the last month before informing the LL is not reasonable nor the smart thing to do.\n\ninspect the place by yourself earlier. get your own contractors in and sort it out. this way, you have some say over the works costs involved."
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