For tenants and landlords
Renting a flat you haven't seen through a monsoon?
A dated condition record avoids disputes over who caused the damp and who pays from the deposit. Useful for the tenant moving in and the landlord documenting a flat before a new tenancy.
Where we fit
Your sequence, and the two points we come in.
- 01
Shortlist
You like the flat.
- 02 · Megahedge
Megahedge
Before signing, or in week one.
- 03
Rent agreement
Attach the report if both agree.
- 04
Tenancy
Report issues as they appear.
- 05
Move-out
Compare against the dated record.
01
The move-in record
Every room's walls, ceilings and skirting, with dated photos and readings against a dry reference wall. Existing damp is located and graded, so nobody has to remember it later.
02
Who usually handles which repair
The Model Tenancy Act, 2021 is a central model law that states may adopt, and its schedule splits repair duties between landlord and tenant. Where a state hasn't adopted it, the state rent law and the rent agreement apply. As a rule of thumb:
- Structural and waterproofing failures usually sit with the landlord or society
- Day-to-day upkeep and ventilation usually sit with the tenant
- Your agreement and your state's law decide; we summarise, we don't advise
03
When the deposit is discussed
A dated record shows what was there before the tenancy. For landlords, it shows what the flat was like when the tenant moved in.
Questions buyers ask
Isn't an inspection close to a month's rent?
A 1BHK inspection is ₹3,499 plus GST. Whether that is worth it depends on the deposit and how damp the flat looks; the free Damp Check is a good first step.
Can the landlord and tenant split the fee?
Yes. One of you books; the report can be shared with the other.
Does the report say who caused the damp?
It states the likely source as an opinion. It doesn't assign blame or decide the deposit.
Not ready to book? Walk the flat with our 10-minute self-check and get a snag list to take to the seller.
Start the Damp CheckFind the damp before you pay for it.
Book a moisture and thermal inspection. Report on WhatsApp within 24 hours.