Connect the inventory to the lease
Malta’s Housing Authority oversees the registration of private residential leases and publishes guidance on the current framework. Treat the inventory as part of the actual tenancy record, identifying the property, parties and date. It should show what is present and its condition, not merely list a sofa, bed and washing machine. Agree how photographs and written notes will be shared and kept with the registered agreement rather than scattered across several messaging threads.
Inspect things you will use
Work through rooms methodically: furniture, windows, bathroom fixtures, appliances, keys and remotes. Test ordinary controls with the owner or representative and note existing damage or missing items. Include meter readings and identify which utility accounts serve the property. Photographs should be clear enough to distinguish the item and context; a close-up scratch without a wider view can be difficult to interpret later. Record any promised repairs and who will arrange them.
Keep an agreed copy
Send the record promptly through a channel both parties can retain and ask for acknowledgment or correction. Keep the original images and dated correspondence rather than editing the only copy. When a new fault appears, report it separately so it is not confused with the starting condition. At the end of the tenancy, the same record provides a practical basis for comparison. Use Housing Authority information or appropriate advice if there is disagreement about the legal effect of a particular document.
The useful details.
- Identify the property and inspection date.
- Test appliances and record meter readings.
- Retain an acknowledged copy with the lease.
Sources & updates
Reviewed 2026-10-29. Prices, opening times, transport and access rules can change; use the official sources below before setting off.
