Start report, end report — those are the two moments most landlords are familiar with. But there is a third moment that can be really useful: the mid-tenancy inspection. Less formal, no specific trigger needed, just a check to see how things are going.
When do you do a mid-tenancy inspection?
There is no set moment. Most landlords do it somewhere in the middle of a longer tenancy — after a year or a year and a half. Others do it every year, or when they happen to be visiting anyway for a repair. A handy moment to take a look while you are there.
It does not have to be a formal inspection. It is more of an opportunity to take stock together.
What do you cover?
A mid-tenancy inspection does not need to be as thorough as a start report. You walk through the main spaces, see how things look and note anything that needs attention.
Think of:
- Is there any damp or mould that is better caught early?
- Are there any repairs needed that the tenant has not reported?
- How is the general condition of the property after a year of occupancy?
You do not need to re-document every single detail. Just what stands out.
Why is this also good for the tenant?
A mid-tenancy inspection is not just for the landlord. It is also an opportunity for the tenant to flag anything that is wrong or needs fixing. Perhaps there is a leak they did not feel confident reporting, or a repair they have been putting off.
As a landlord, you show that you are simply checking in — not to scrutinise, but to see how things are going. That goes a long way for the relationship.
Prevention is better than repair
The biggest benefit of a mid-tenancy inspection is catching problems early. Damp patches you address after six months do not turn into a serious mould problem after two years. Small repairs stay small.
In the end, that saves time and money — for both sides.
Worth documenting, even briefly
Even for an informal mid-tenancy check, it is useful to record something. A few photos, a short note per room and a summary of what was discussed. That way you have documentation if questions come up at the final handover.
In Kamerinspectie, you simply select 'mid-tenancy' as the report type when creating a new report. Everything else works exactly the same as a start or end report. The report is immediately available as a PDF for both parties afterwards.