What is a RentCheck Move-out inspection?
RentCheck move-out inspections are designed to document the condition of a rental at the end of a lease and when a resident moves out. Move-out inspections are detailed, thorough, and easy to perform. They are identical in structure to move-in inspections making it easy to compare a unit's condition from move-in to move-out.
With RentCheck move-out inspections, property managers and landlords can:
Compare a unit's condition from move-in to move-out to easily calculate damages and security deposit deductions.
Provide increased visibility and transparency to residents minimizing disagreements and disputes
Share completed reports with residents and other relevant parties for review and digital sign-off.
Reduce turn time and costs by flagging issues identified in move-out inspections to easily create work orders and punch lists for maintenance and turn teams.
How long does a RentCheck Move-out inspection take?
RentCheck move-out inspections typically take about 30-60 minutes 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 RentCheck Move-out inspection checklist?
RentCheck's standard Move-out 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? |