Property Inspection Report from zInspector

Easily manage property inspection reports with Rentec Direct property management software and zInspector integration with your smartphone or tablet.

How to Know a Property Inspection has been Completed

When a property inspection report has been completed, you will receive notifications in several locations:

• Email Notification: An email will be sent immediately to the person who performed the inspection.
• Rentec Direct Summary Page: An indication will appear under Quick Access to Inspections.
• Rentec Direct Properties Page: An indication of available inspections will appear when you click on Properties.
• zInspector Account: An indication will appear when you log into your zInspector account.

Pro Tip: Inspection reports are automatically saved to both your Rentec Direct account's File Library and the individual property’s File Library. For more details, see Property Inspection Report from zInspector.Accessing Your Inspection Report

Review an Inspection Report

Once a property inspection is complete, a copy of the inspection report is immediately available in Rentec Direct property management software. 

There are several ways to access your property inspection report.

Once an inspection is complete, a copy is immediately available in your Rentec Direct property management software. You can access the report in a few ways:

1. From the Summary Page

1. Click on Summary.
2. Under Quick Access, click the link for new inspections or select File Library.

2. From the Property Page

1. Click on Properties.
2. Click on the Inspections tab, then click on the individual inspection to view the report.

Alternatively, right-click on a property and select File Library or Inspections.

3. In the Account File Library

1. Click on Settings.

Under Tools, click on File Library.

How to Edit, Download, Close, and Re-open Property Inspection Reports

When viewing your inspection report list, right-click on a report for these options: 

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  When viewing your inspection report list, right-click on a report to access a menu with the following options:

  • View Inspection: This takes you to the report page where you can:
    1. Download the PDF.
    2. Edit the Report.
    3. Create a maintenance Work Order.
       • Pro Tip: You can save time by quickly creating a work order and assigning it to a team member or vendor for any maintenance issues directly from this option.
  • zInspector View: Automatically connects you to your zInspector account to view the report within zInspector.
  • zInspector Edit: Automatically connects and opens your zInspector account, allowing you to make edits, add notes, and include pictures.
  • Close Inspection: Use this to maintain a list of active, referenced reports, separate from those that have been reviewed and completed.

• To Re-open an Inspection:
1. Use the dropdown next to the filter to change from Open to Closed.
2. Right-click on the inspection or click on the three dots menu and select Re-open.
• Pro Tip: Click here for information on how to Create a Workorder from a Property Inspection Report.

Rename, Delete, or Share Property Inspection Reports with Tenants and Owners

Renaming, deleting, and sharing property inspection report options can only be accessed through the File Library.

Property Inspection Reports are commonly retained as permanent records. Rentec Direct property management software offers security measures that enable you to determine who has access to modify inspection reports.

More information on setting permissions for sub-users can be found here: Add Subusers, Managers, and Additional Users to Your Account 

In your Rentec Direct account:

1. Click on Settings
2. Click on File Library

3. Find the inspection report within your File Library

   
   

   Tip: Narrow down the search by entering the file name, keyword, or property in the search filter. 

4. Right-click on the file name and select the change you would like to make:
   1. Rename File - This will make it easier to identify the report
   2. File Sharing - Choose the Tenant and/or Owner
   3. Delete File - This will permanently delete the Property Inspection Report
5. Click on SAVE to preserve Renaming 

Note: Once shared, the inspection report will be available in the Tenant portal and/or Owner Portal, respectively. Click here for more information on enabling the Tenant Portal and Owner Portal.

zInspector Mobile App

Download the zInspector app to your mobile Android and/or iOS device and use your new zInspector login info, consisting of your email address and password. zInspector is user-friendly on any mobile device.

Your Rentec Direct property list will automatically sync with your mobile zInspector App with updated information each time you log in.

Tip: There are numerous helpful videos from zInspector, offering valuable tips for completing inspections using the mobile app. Click here to access zInspectors' knowledge base, commonly asked questions, or to reach zInspector Support.