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Move-In Move-Out Rental Inspection Checklist

Record the home's condition on move-in day, so there's no guessing at move-out.

$7.99

14 printable pages
US Letter (8.5 x 11 in)
Move-in and move-out columns on every row
Fill in by hand, binder-ready margins
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The problem

Memory isn't a record

At move-out, it's hard to remember whether a scratch or stain was there a year ago. Without a written record from day one, deposit conversations turn into guesswork. This checklist walks you and your tenant through the home room by room on move-in day, with a move-out column right beside it. At move-out you compare the same rows on the same page.

Who it's for

Small and first-time landlords
Tenants who want a clear record of the home's condition
Owners renting out a house, apartment, duplex, or mobile home

What you'll be able to do

A clear record from move-in to move-out

Compare on one pageEach row has a Move-In and a Move-Out column side by side.
Fill it out fastQuick condition codes mean you only write a note when something isn't new or good.
Track keys and metersRecord keys given and returned, meter readings, and smoke and CO alarm tests.
Back it up with photosThe photo log notes where your dated photos and videos are saved.
Get both signaturesThe sign-off page has move-in and move-out signatures plus room for tenant comments.
Help your tenant leave it cleanA move-out handout lists cleaning and move-out tasks.

What's included

Everything in your download

Move-In Move-Out Inspection Checklist (14-page printable PDF): Start Here with condition codes and normal wear vs. damage, Property, Keys + Meters, Exterior + Entry, Living + Dining Areas, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Halls, Laundry + Storage, Systems + Safety, Photo Log, Move-Out Summary, Sign-Off, and a Tenant Move-Out Checklist

How it works

Walk through on day one, compare at the end

Print what you needPrint one Bedroom page per bedroom and one Bathroom page per bathroom.
Walk through at move-inGo room by room with your tenant, write a condition code for each item, and take dated photos.
Sign and keep a copyBoth of you sign the move-in section, and each keeps a copy.
Compare at move-outFill in the Move-Out column, note changes beyond normal wear on the summary, and sign again.

Delivery

How you get it

This is a digital download. After checkout you get your download link right away and by email. Print the pages at home on US Letter paper and fill them in by hand. Nothing ships.

For personal use. See the license and refund policy. This checklist is a planning and record-keeping tool, not legal advice. Security deposit rules, including inspections, return deadlines, and itemized statements, vary by state. Check your local and state landlord-tenant law and use any official form your state requires along with this checklist.

Questions

Frequently asked

Is it a fillable PDF?

No. It's a printable PDF made to be filled in by hand during the walkthrough.

What if the home has several bedrooms or bathrooms?

Print one Bedroom page per bedroom and one Bathroom page per bathroom.

Does it work for mobile homes?

Yes. It works for houses, apartments, duplexes, and mobile homes.

Does it explain normal wear and tear?

The Start Here page covers condition codes and the difference between normal wear and damage.

How do I get the files?

Right after checkout you get a download link on screen and by email.

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