Landlords are not always conscientious enough when drawing-up inventories and many are likely to regret 'not putting in the effort', following the new regulations for tenancy deposit protection.

The various scheme rules will penalise badly dawn-up schedules, resulting in landlords failing to get the compensation or reimbursement costs they might actually be entitled to.

Ten Hot Tips for Creating an Inventory

1. Note where furnishings are positioned

Some tenants are good at hiding the damage they have caused and one of the most common methods employed is to move furnishings. A rug could easily cover a burn mark on a carpet and a repositioned picture might conceal a badly gashed wall.