Re-defining fair wear and tear in Lettings - Ep. 2400

27/11/2025 7 min
Re-defining fair wear and tear in Lettings - Ep. 2400

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Episode Synopsis

Is it time to rethink what “fair wear and tear” means in today’s rental market? Inventory Base’s Operations Director, Siân Hemming Metcalfe, questions whether outdated definitions still reflect modern living. With more tenants working from home, she argues the current standards are no longer fair to landlords or tenants. Tune in as Siân explores why it’s time to update this long standing lettings assumption and what it means for property professionals across the UK.