Preparing for a Viewing: Checklist for Tenants and Landlords

Viewings Are the Decisive Moment

This is often where tenants and landlords find each other. Good preparation helps both sides.

For Tenants: What to Check

Technical Condition

• Heating and windows (sealing, insulation)
• Water pipes (pressure, odors)
• Electrical (outlets, fuse box)
• Mold or moisture (corners, behind furniture)

Surroundings

• Noise from street or neighbors
• Sun exposure
• Neighborhood and infrastructure

Questions for the Landlord

• Renovation work planned?
• Pets allowed?
• Notice periods?
• Utility cost statements from recent years?

For Landlords: Organizing the Viewing

Preparation

• Property clean and tidy
• All rooms accessible
• Lights on
• Important documents ready (e.g., energy certificate)

Process

• Be on time
• Brief introduction to the property and location
• Allow time for questions
• Communicate next steps

WOHNO's Viewing Calendar

With WOHNO, landlords can manage appointments directly and tenants can easily book viewings – without back-and-forth via email.