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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.

Move-in Checklist: Required States (17)
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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