Tenancy Handover: Why It Matters and How Fiixit Can Help

Tenancy handover is a crucial moment for landlords, particularly in light of recent legislation such as Awaab’s Law and the updated Decent Homes Standard. These regulations demand proactive management to ensure properties are safe, habitable, and legally compliant before new tenants move in.

This is especially important for student lets, where fast turnover periods leave landlords with limited time to inspect, repair, and prepare properties. Fiixit’s repairs and compliance app ensures every step of the process is managed efficiently and with full transparency.

Why the Tenancy Handover Process Matters

A proper handover helps landlords meet legal obligations, protect their investment, and provide tenants with a safe and satisfactory home. With stricter requirements under Awaab’s Law, any issues related to damp, mould, or structural integrity must be resolved promptly, and this begins with a comprehensive inspection.

By managing this process thoroughly, landlords reduce the risk of disputes, penalties, or delays in re-letting the property. Fiixit offers real-time tools that simplify this step, from checklists to photo-logged repairs.

The Landlord Move-Out Guide: Key Steps to a Smooth Handover

Fiixit property repair management app supports each stage of the handover process:

• Pre-handover inspections: Capture and log photos, notes, and schedule repairs in advance.
• Repair bookings: Decide how you want to handle repairs – either assign to yourself or to one your trades and track progress until completed.
• Digital documentation: Time-stamped reports stored in-app for easy reference and dispute resolution.

Common Issues Faced by Landlords at the End of a Tenancy

Landlords often deal with:

• Damaged walls, scratched paint, or stained floors
• Broken or missing furniture
• Faulty appliances or cleanliness issues

Distinguishing between fair wear and tear (e.g. faded carpets, scuffed walls) and tenant damage (e.g. cracked tiles, red wine stains, holes in walls) is essential. Fiixit provides the evidence needed to make these calls with confidence

Common issues faced by landlords at the end of a tenancy:

• Paintwork damaged, torn or scratched
• Flooring torn or stained
• Damage to furniture
• Broken utilities

While some repairs are expected to be covered by the tenants if there are any signs of significant damage, it’s important to note there is a difference between fair wear and tear, and genuine tenant damage. Fair wear and tear includes things such as fading or flattened carpets, small scuffs and marks, sun discolouration. Tenant damage includes things like red wine stains, pet stains, rips and tears, damage to furniture or worktops, and cracked plastering or holes in walls.

Fiixit easily connects landlords with pre-vetted repair professionals, allowing optimal repair services to be booked through a simple and instant process. All repair receipts, as well as before and after photos, are stored in-app for deposit dispute protection. Gone are the days where landlords have to worry about lack of evidence regarding damage to their property. Fiixit removes the controversy of he-said-she-said, providing a simple and transparent solution to end of tenancy repairs.

How the Fiixit App Makes the Tenancy Handover Process Easy

Fiixit turns complex handovers into a clear and compliant process.  Digital records, photo evidence, and access to your contractors—all in one app—allow landlords to manage repairs, track progress, and protect their property without hassle.

With Fiixit, landlords save time, stay compliant, and minimise disputes.

Download Fiixit today and take control of your tenancy handovers with confidence.