Updated December 17, 2022
A Move-in/Move-out Checklist provides a way for the landlord and tenant to sign off on any damage at the time of lease commencement and at the end of the term. At the start date, both parties should look at every wall, appliance, and fixture to note any preexisting repairs needed. When the contract has concluded the lessor and lessee will once again make a careful examination of the premises and write down any added repairs needed.
If the landlord finds damage on the property, at the end of the rental term it will be reflected in the security deposit return.
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Required States (17)
State | Checklist | Exceptions | Statute |
Arizona | Move-in / Move-out Condition Checklist | None. | § 33-1321(C) |
Georgia | Move-in / Move-out Inspection Form | Only required if a security deposit is collected. | § 44-7-33 |
Hawaii | Property Condition Form | None. | § 521-42(6) |
Kansas | Inventory and Condition of the Premises | None. | § 58-2548 |
Kentucky | Move-in Inspection Form | Only required if a security deposit is collected. | § 383.580(2) |
Maryland | Move-in/Move-out Checklist | None. | § 8-203.1(a) |
Massachusetts | Inventory Checklist | Only required if a security deposit is collected. | Chapter 186, Section 15B(2)(b) |
Michigan | Inventory Checklist | Only required if a security deposit is collected. | § 554.608 |
Montana | Move-in Checklist | Only required if a security deposit is collected. | § 70-25-206 |
Nevada | Move-in Checklist | None. | NRS 118A.200(k) |
New Hampshire | Move-in Checklist | Only required if a security deposit is collected. | RSA 540-A:6(I)(c) |
North Dakota | Property Condition Statement | None. | § 47-16-07.2 |
*Oregon (*city of Portland only) | Move-in Checklist | None. | § 30.01.087(D)(1) |
Utah | Move-in Checklist | None. | § 57-22-4(3) |
Virginia | Move-in Checklist | None. | § 55.1-1214 |
Washington | Move-in Checklist | Only required if a security deposit is collected. | § 59.18.260 |
Wisconsin | Move-in Inspection | Only required if a security deposit is collected. | § 134.06 |
How to Write
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Step 1 – Property Information –
- Enter the name (if any) and address of the property being inspected
- Resident’s name
- Apartment number
- Unit size
- Move-in inspection date
- Move out inspection date
Step 2 – Areas and Items to be inspected – Enter the following:
- Examine each item or area on the list
Enter the condition of each area or item on move in and record the condition of each in the “Move-In” section of the list:
- Steps and landings
- Handrails
- Doors
- Hardware/Locks
- Floors/Coverings
- Walls/Coverings
- Ceilings
- Windows/Coverings
- Lighting
- Electrical Outlets
- Closets
- Fire alarms/equipment
- AND
Living Room:
- Floor/Coverings
- Walls/Coverings
- Ceiling
- Windows/Covering
- Lighting
- Electrical outlets
Dining Room:
- Floor/Coverings
- Walls/Coverings
- Ceiling
- Windows/Coverings
- Lighting
- Electrical outlets
Kitchen:
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Sink/Faucets
- Floor/Coverings
- Walls/Coverings
- Ceiling
- Windows/Coverings
- Lighting
- Electrical outlets
- Cabinets
- Closets/Pantry
- Exhaust fan
- Fire alarms/equipment
Bedrooms:
- Doors and locks
- Floor/Coverings
- Walls/Coverings
- Ceiling
- Windows/Covering
- Closets
- Lighting
- Electrical outlets
Bathrooms:
- Sink/Faucets
- Shower/Tub
- Curtain rack/Door
- Towel rack
- Toilet Doors/Locks
- Floor/Coverings
- Walls/Coverings Ceiling
- Windows/Coverings
- Closets
- Cabinets
- Exhaust fan
- Lighting
- Electrical outlets
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