It is in both the landlord's and the tenant's interest to conduct an inspection of the unit, together, within a few days of moving in, and again prior to moving out. The results of the inspection should be recorded and a copy of it retained by both the landlord and the tenant.
The following checklist has been included to provide some guidance:
Condition on Arrival Condition on Departure
Living Room
Floor & Floor Covering
Drapes
Walls & Ceiling
Furniture (if any)
Light Fixtures
Windows, Screens & Doors
Smoke Detector
Other
Kitchen
Floor & Floor Covering
Walls & Ceiling
Stove & Oven
Refrigerator
Counters
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Light Fixtures
Windows, Screens & Doors
Sink & Plumbing
Cupboards
Smoke Detector
Other
Dining Room
Floor & Floor Covering
Drapes
Walls & Ceiling
Furniture (if any)
Light Fixtures
Windows, Screens & Doors
Other
Bathroom(s)
Floor & Floor Covering
Sink(s) & Counter(s)
Shower(s)
Walls & Ceiling
Light Fixtures
Windows, Screens & Doors
Other
Bedroom(s)
Floor & Floor Covering
Walls & Ceiling
Furniture (if any)
Light Fixtures
Windows, Screens & Doors
Smoke Detector
Other
Other Areas
Floor & Floor Covering
Windows, Screens & Doors
Wall & Ceiling
Furnace/Heater
Air Conditioning (if any)
Lawn/Ground Covering
Patio, Terrace, Deck,etc.
Other
Checklist completed at the beginning of the tenancy on (date)_______ approved by
_____________ (landlord) and ____________________ (tenant).
Checklist completed at the end of the tenancy on (date)_______ approved by
_____________ (landlord) and ____________________ (tenant).