What is a RentCheck Move-in Inspection?
RentCheck move-in inspections are designed to document the condition of a unit at the time a resident moves in. Its purpose is to establish a baseline for the unit's condition at the beginning of a lease. Move-in inspections should be performed as soon as possible after a resident moves in and before they have unpacked and moved in their furniture and belongings. Move-in inspections are detailed, thorough, and easy to perform.
With RentCheck move-in inspections, property managers and landlords can:
Get on the same page as residents at the start of a lease with an accurate and standardized report that documents the condition of a unit at move-in.
Share completed reports with residents and other relevant parties for review and digital sign-off.
Compare a unit's condition from move-in to move-out to easily calculate damages and minimize disputes with increased transparency.
How long does a RentCheck Move-in inspection take?
RentCheck move-in inspections typically take about 30-60 minutes to complete depending on the size of the unit. We also offer a fast-track option designed specifically for property management professionals that takes about 10 minutes to complete on average.
What's included in a Move-in inspection checklist?
RentCheck's standard move-in inspection includes the steps and questions outlined below for all relevant rooms and exterior areas.
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Front Yard
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Front Yard | Front Yard | Take several photos of the front yard, including the mailbox, and focusing on any damage or issues. | Is the front yard free of trash and debris? |
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| Is the front yard free of overgrowth? |
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| Mailbox is present and intact? |
Front Porch
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Front Porch | Front Porch | Take several photos of the front porch floor, steps and handrail, focus on any damage. | Are the porch steps and floor free of any major cracks or damage? |
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| Is the porch handrail properly secured? |
Side Porch
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Front Door
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Front Door | Front Door - Exterior and Interior | Take several pictures of the outside and inside of the front door in its entirety. | Does the door open and close properly? |
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| Does the door lock properly? |
Kitchen
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Kitchen | Stovetop | While standing in front of the stove, take a picture of the entire cooktop. | Do all burners work properly? |
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| Does the stove have a working vent? |
Kitchen | Oven | Take pictures of the outside and inside of the oven in its entirety. | Are all oven racks there? |
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| Is the inside of the oven clean? |
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| Does the door open and close properly? |
Kitchen | Dishwasher | Take pictures of the outside and inside of the dishwasher in its entirety. | Do the racks pull out properly? |
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| Is the inside clean? |
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| Does the door open and close properly? |
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| Do the controls work properly? |
Kitchen | Fridge & Freezer | Take several pictures of the outside and inside of both the fridge and freezer. | Does the fridge and freezer cool properly? |
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| Is the inside of the fridge clean? |
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| Is the inside of the freezer clean? |
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| Do the doors and drawers open and close properly? |
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| Does the light work properly? |
Kitchen | Water and Ice Dispenser | If it has one, take a photo of the automatic water and ice dispenser. | Does it dispense ice properly? |
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| Does it make ice properly? |
Kitchen | Kitchen Sink | While standing in front of the sink, take a picture of the entire sink. | Does the faucet have normal water pressure? |
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| Is the faucet free of any leaks? |
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| Is the sink free of chips, scratches, or stains? |
Kitchen | Under Kitchen Sink | Open the cupboard below the kitchen sink and take a photo of the inside. | Are the pipes under the sink free from any leaks? |
Kitchen | Garbage Disposal | If present, take a photo of the garbage disposal. | Does it turn on and off properly? |
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| Is it free of odors? |
Kitchen | Kitchen Cabinets | Take several photos of the upper and lower cabinets, inside and out. | Do all drawers and doors open properly? |
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| Are the inside of the cabinets clean? |
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| Is all hardware on the cabinets? |
Kitchen | Kitchen Counters | Take several photos of the countertops. | Are the counters clean? |
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| Are the counters free from any major cracks or stains? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Kitchen | Microwave | If present, take photos of outside and inside of the microwave. | Does the microwave work properly? |
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| Is the inside clean? |
Kitchen | Kitchen Floor | Take several photos of the kitchen floors. Focus on any damage or stains. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is it free of any major cracks, scratches or stains? |
Kitchen | Kitchen Ceiling | Take several photos of the kitchen ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures or fans work properly? |
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| Is the ceiling free from any major cracks or stains? |
Kitchen | Kitchen Walls | Stand back from each corner of the room to ensure you get photos of the room and walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are walls free from any major cracks, holes, or stains? |
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| Are they free from excessive picture holes? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Kitchen | Kitchen Windows | If the kitchen has windows, take several photos of them. Focus on any damage. | Do the windows have screens? |
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| Do the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Dining Room
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Dining Room | Dining Room Ceiling | Take several photos of the dining room ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures and/or fans work? |
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| Is the ceiling free of any cracks, stains, or damage? |
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| Is there a working smoke alarm in the room? |
Dining Room | Dining Room Walls | Stand back from each corner of the room to ensure you get photos of the room and walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are the walls free of any major cracks, stains, or damage? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Dining Room | Dining Room Windows | Take several photos of the dining room windows, focusing on any damage. | Do all of the windows have screens? |
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| Do the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do all of the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Dining Room | Dining Room Floor | Take several photos of the dining room floor, focusing on any damage. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is it free of any major scratches, cracks, or stains? |
Living Room
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Living Room | Living Room Ceiling | Take several photos of the living room ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures and/or fans work? |
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| Is the ceiling free of any cracks, stains, or damage? |
Living Room | Living Room Walls | Stand back from each corner of the room to ensure you get photos of the room and walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are the walls free of any major cracks, stains, or damage? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Living Room | Living Room Windows | Take several photos of the living room windows, focusing on any damage. | Do the windows have screens? |
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| Do the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Living Room | Living Room Floor | Take several photos of the living room floor, focusing on any damage. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is it free of any major scratches, cracks, or stains? |
Family Room
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Family Room | Family Room Ceiling | Take several photos of the family room ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures and/or fans work? |
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| Is the ceiling free from any major cracks or stains? |
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Bedroom
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Bedroom | Bedroom Door - Exterior and Interior | Take several photos of the outside and inside of the bedroom door in its entirety. | BedroomBedroom Door - Exterior and InteriorTake several photos of the outside and inside of the bedroom door in its entirety. |
Bedroom | Bedroom Ceiling | Take several photos of the bedroom ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures or fans work? |
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| Is the ceiling free from any cracks, stains, or damage? |
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| Does the room have a working smoke alarm? |
Bedroom | Bedroom Walls | Stand back from each corner of the room to ensure you get photos of the room and walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are the walls free from any major cracks, stains, or damage? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Bedroom | Bedroom Windows | Take several photos of the bedroom windows, focus on any damage. | Do all of the windows have screens? |
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| Do all of the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do all of the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Bedroom | Bedroom Floor | Take several photos of the bedroom floor. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is it free from any major scratches, cracks, or stains? |
Bedroom | Bedroom Closet | Take several photos of the closet doors and interior shelving. | Does the door(s) open and close properly? |
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| Is there a working light in the closet? |
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| Is the closet clean? |
Bathroom
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Bathroom | Bathroom Door - Exterior and Interior | Take several pictures of the outside and inside of the bathroom door in its entirety. | Does all of the door hardware work correctly? |
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| Does the door open and close properly? |
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| Is the door free from any major damage? |
Bathroom | Bathroom Ceiling | Take several photos of the bathroom ceiling, vent fan, and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures or fans work? |
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| Is the ceiling free from any cracks, stains, or damage? |
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| Is there a working vent fan? |
Bathroom | Bathroom Walls | Stand back from each corner of the room to ensure you get photos of the room and walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are walls free from any major cracks, stains, or holes? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
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| Are there towel racks or hooks? |
Bathroom | Bathroom Windows | If there are windows in the bathroom, take photos, focusing on any damage. | Do the windows have screens? |
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| Do the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do all of the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Bathroom | Bathroom Floor | Take several photos of the bathroom floor, focus on any damage. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is it free from any major scratches, cracks, or stains? |
Bathroom | Bathroom Toilet | Standing in front of the toilet, take a photo of the toilet. | Does the toilet flush properly? |
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| Does the toilet refill properly after flushing? |
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| Does the toilet stop running after refilling (wait for it)? |
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| Is the toilet free from any damage or stains? |
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| Is the toilet free from any leaks around the base? |
Bathroom | Bathroom Shower and Tub | Take several photos of the shower, tub, and plumbing fixtures. | Do all plumbing fixtures work properly? |
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| Does the shower and tub drain properly? |
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| Is it free from any major stains, cracks, or scratches? |
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| Does the shower and/or tub have proper caulking? |
Bathroom | Bathroom Sink | Take several photos of the bathroom sink(s), mirror(s), and light fixtures. | Do all faucets have normal water pressure? |
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| Are all faucets free from any leaking water? |
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| Do all of the sinks drain properly? |
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| Are sinks & counters free of chips, cracks, or stains? |
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| Do drawers and doors open and close properly? |
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| Are handles and hardware in place? |
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| Are mirrors free from any cracks or damage? |
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| Do all of the light fixtures work? |
Bathroom | Under Bathroom Sink | Take several photos under the bathroom sink(s). | Are pipes under the sink(s) free from leaking water? |
Laundry Room
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Laundry Room | Washer - Exterior & Interior | Take several photos of the outside and inside of the washer in its entirety. | Is the inside of the washer clean? |
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| Does the door open and close properly? |
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| Do the controls work properly? |
Laundry Room | Dryer - Exterior & Interior | Take several photos of the outside and inside of the dryer in its entirety. | Is the inside of the dryer clean? |
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| Does the door open and close properly? |
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| Do the controls work properly? |
Laundry Room | Laundry Room Floor | Take several photos of the laundry room floor, focusing on any damage. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is it free of any major cracks, scratches or stains? |
Laundry Room | Laundry Room Ceiling | Take several photos of the laundry room ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures or fans work properly? |
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| Is the ceiling free from any major cracks or stains? |
Laundry Room | Laundry Room Walls | Stand back from each corner of the room to ensure you get photos of the room and walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are walls free from any major cracks, holes, or stains? |
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| Are they free from excessive picture holes? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Laundry Room | Laundry Room Windows | If there are windows in the laundry room, take several photos of them. Focus on any damage. | Do the windows have screens? |
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| Do the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Den
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Den | Den Ceiling | Take several photos of the den ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures and/or fans work? |
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| Is the ceiling free from any major cracks or stains? |
Den | Den Walls | Stand back from each corner of the room to ensure you get photos of the room and walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are the walls free from any major cracks, holes, or stains? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Den | Den Windows | If there are windows in the room, take several photos of them. Focus on any damage. | Do the windows have screens? |
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| Do the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Den | Den Floor | Take several photos of the den floor, focusing on any damage. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is it free of any major cracks, scratches or stains? |
Stairway
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Stairway | Stairway Ceiling | Take several photos of the stairway ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures work? |
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| Is the ceiling free of any major cracks, stains, or damage? |
Stairway | Stairway Walls & Handrail | Take several photos of the stairway walls and handrail, focusing on any damage. | Are the walls free of any major cracks, holes, or stains? |
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| Is the handrail secured to the wall? |
Stairway | Stairway Windows | If windows, take several photos of any stairway windows, focusing on any damage. | Do the windows have screens? |
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| Do the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Stairway | Stairway Steps | Take several photos of the steps, focusing on any damage. | Are the steps clean? |
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| Are they free of any major cracks, scratches or stains? |
Hallway
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Hallway | Hallway Ceiling | Take several photos of the hallway ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures or fans work properly? |
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| Is the ceiling free from any major cracks or stains? |
Hallway | Hallway Walls | Take several photos of the hallway walls, focus on any damage. | Are the walls free of any major cracks, holes, or stains? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Hallway | Hallway Windows | Take several photos of the hallway windows, focus on any damage. | Do all of the windows have screens? |
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| Do all of the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do all of the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Hallway | Hallway Floor | Take several photos of the hallway floor, focusing on any damage. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is it free of any major cracks, scratches or stains? |
Basement
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Basement | Basement Stairway | Take several photos of the stairway to the basement, focusing on any damage. | Are the stairway walls free of any major cracks, holes, or stains? |
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| Is the handrail secured to the wall? |
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| Are the steps clean? |
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| Are the steps free of any major cracks, scratches or stains? |
Basement | Basement Ceiling | Take several photos of the basement ceiling and light fixtures. | Is the ceiling free of any major cracks, stains, or damage? |
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| Do all of the light fixtures work? |
Basement | Basement Floor | Take several photos of the basement floor, focusing on any damage. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is the floor free of any major scratches, cracks, or stains |
Basement | Basement Windows | Take several photos of the basement windows if there are any. | Do all of the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are the glass panes free from damage? |
Basement | Basement Walls | Stand back from each corner of the basement to ensure you get photos of the walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are the walls free from any major cracks, holes, or stains? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Back Porch
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Back Porch | Back Porch or Deck | Take several photos of the back porch / deck floor, steps and handrail, focusing on any damage. | Are the porch steps and floor free of any major cracks or damage? |
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| Is the handrail properly secured? |
| Back Door | Take a few pictures of the outside and inside of the back door in its entirety. | Does the door open and close properly? |
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| Is the door free of cracks or damage? |
Garage
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Garage | Garage Door | While standing outside the garage, take a picture of the entire garage door. | Does the garage door opener work properly? |
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| Is all hardware properly installed and secured? |
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| Are cables in good condition with no visible signs of fatigue? |
Garage | Garage Walls | Take several photos of the garage walls, focus on any damage. | Are walls free from any major cracks, holes, or damage? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
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| Are shelves secured to the wall? |
Garage | Garage Ceiling | Take several photos of the garage ceiling and light fixtures. | Does the garage light fixture(s) work properly? |
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| Are there any major cracks or damage on the ceiling? |
Carport
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Carport | Carport | While standing outside of the carport, take several photos of the carport walls, ceiling, and light fixtures, focusing on any damage. | Walls free from any major cracks, holes, or damage? |
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| If a light fixture is present does it work properly? |
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| Is the ceiling free from any major cracks or damage? |
Backyard
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Backyard | Backyard | Take several photos of the backyard focusing on any damage or issues. | Is the backyard free of trash and debris? |
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| Is the backyard free of overgrowth? |
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| If fenced in, is the fencing free of damage? |
General
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
General | General | Take photos anything else (common areas, etc.) not covered that you would like to include. | Overall, water pressure is normal? |
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| Floor is free of major cracks, scratches, or stains? |
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| Ceiling free of major cracks, holes or stains? |
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| Walls free of major cracks, holes or stains? |
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| Windows open and close properly? |
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| Glass panes free from damage? |
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| Stair railings and steps secured? |
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| Free of visible mold or mildew? |
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| Free of signs of mice or rodents? |
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| Is there a fire extinguisher present? |
General | Air Filter - Step 1 | Open the HVAC unit to access the air filter. Remove the air filter and take two photos - one of the top side and one of the bottom side of it. | Has the air filter been changed within the last month? |
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| Is the air filter clean? |
General | Air Filter - Step 2 | Replace the filter with a new one if needed and place back in the HVAC unit. Take a picture of the filter in the open HVAC unit. |
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General | Carbon Monoxide Detector | Take a photo of the carbon monoxide detector (usually in the kitchen) | Is there a working carbon monoxide detector? |
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| If there is a working carbon monoxide detector, did you test it? |
Pool
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Pool | Pool | Take several photos of the pool focusing on any damage or issues. | Is the pool clean and in good condition? |
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| Is the pool pump working properly? |
Storage Room
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Storage Room | Storage Room Ceiling | Take several photos of the storage room ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures and/or fans work? |
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| Is the ceiling free from any major cracks or stains? |
Storage Room | Storage Room Walls | Stand back from each corner of the room to ensure you get photos of the room and walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are the walls free from any major cracks, holes, or stains? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Storage Room | Storage Room Windows | If there are windows in the room, take several photos of them. Focus on any damage. | Do the windows have screens? |
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| Do the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Storage Room | Storage Room Floor | Take several photos of the storage room floor, focusing on any damage. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is it free of any major cracks, scratches or stains? |
Loft
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Loft | Loft Ceiling | Take several photos of the loft ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures and/or fans work? |
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| Is the ceiling free from any major cracks or stains? |
Loft | Loft Walls | Stand back from each corner of the room to ensure you get photos of the room and walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are the walls free from any major cracks, holes, or stains? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Loft | Loft Windows | If there are windows in the room, take several photos of them. Focus on any damage. | Do the windows have screens? |
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| Do the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Loft | Loft floor | Take several photos of the loft floor, focusing on any damage. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is it free of any major cracks, scratches or stains? |
Office
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Office | Office Ceiling | Take several photos of the office ceiling and light fixtures. | Do all of the light fixtures and/or fans work? |
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| Is the ceiling free from any major cracks or stains? |
Office | Office Walls | Stand back from each corner of the room to ensure you get photos of the room and walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are the walls free from any major cracks, holes, or stains? |
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| Do all of the electrical outlets have covers? |
Office | Office Windows | If there are windows in the room, take several photos of them. Focus on any damage. | Do the windows have screens? |
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| Do the windows have working shades or blinds? |
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| Do the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Office | Office Floor | Take several photos of the office floor, focusing on any damage. | Is the floor clean? |
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| Is it free of any major cracks, scratches or stains? |
Attic
Room / Area | Feature Name | Instructions | Question |
Attic | Attic Ceiling/Roof | Take several photos of the attic ceiing / roof | Do all of the light fixtures or fans work properly? |
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| Is the ceiling/roof free from any major cracks or stains? |
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| Is the ceiling/roof free of condensation and mold? |
Attic | Attic Walls | Stand back from each corner of the attic to ensure you get photos of the walls in their entirety. Also focus on any damage. | Are the walls free from any major cracks or stains? |
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| Are the walls free of condensation and mold? |
Attic | Attic Windows | If there are windows in the attic, take several photos of them. Focus on any damage. | Do all of the windows open and close properly? |
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| Are all glass panes free from damage? |
Attic | Attic Floor | Take several photos of the attic floor, focusing on any damage. | Is the floor free of any major cracks or stains? |
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| Is the floor free of water stains, rot, and mold? |
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| No signs of droppings or rodent presence? |