Periodic Property Inspections are one of the most important services of Property Managers, especially in South Delhi with its high-value properties and they are your eyes and ears on the ground so it is very important that they are strictly regular about scheduling these inspections. Many owners are not aware of the fact that how much damage a bad tenant can cause in a short period of time. It is human nature to assume that as long as the rent is being paid on time and there are no complaints everything is going well.

Owners should never take anything for granted. Not only will regularly scheduled inspections allow you to catch problems quickly, it is also very effective at deterring undesirable tenant behaviour.

Here are some of the pointers that one should ask their property management company about inspections of the properties they manage:

* Move in inspection process
While tenant completed inspections are typical for apartments, for single family units, the manager should perform a detailed inspection which includes digital photos. The tenant should accompany the manager for a walk through and sign off on the inspection report. This kind of documentation is critical to resolve disputes over what damage took place during the tenants stay.

* Interior Inspections at timely intervals
They should inspect the unit at least annually, with every six months being the preferred time interval in between inspections. The person doing the inspection should have a check list that they go over which includes things like checking all appliances, locks, A/C (filters), furnace, water heater, smoke detector, electrical, plumbing and looking for lease violations.
Do not accept the management company only performing inspections in between vacancies. Tenancies can last years and there is no excuse for not inspecting the unit during that time. Of course tenants must be given notice before the inspection takes place (24/48 hrs depending on state laws).
Another important point is whether you intimate the tenant about the inspection. One can some time give a surprise visit as well, just to make sure that everything is going in the right direction.

* Number of interior inspection intervals
Between monthly and quarterly is standard, although the more frequent the better. Realize that more often than not for many managers these are drive by inspections where the person doing the inspecting does not get out of their car. While this may be acceptable for more frequent visits, a full scale exterior inspection should be performed at less frequent intervals as well.

Frequent inspection reports
It’s always beneficial to ask for a sample copy. Reports are must to keep track of every detail.
Reports not only help you to get to know your tenants but also helps you improve and settele if you are lagging behind in anything.