Move-in checklist
Room-by-room condition record. Complete it together with your tenant and both keep a copy.
Quick answer
A move-in checklist documents the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy. It protects both landlord and tenant when it's time to return the security deposit.
Property address:
Tenant name(s):
Move-in date:
Landlord:
Entryway
Front door + lock
Floor
Walls / paint
Light fixture
Living room
Walls / paint
Floor / carpet
Windows + blinds
Ceiling
Electrical outlets
Light fixtures
Kitchen
Countertops
Cabinets / drawers
Sink + faucet
Refrigerator
Stove / oven
Dishwasher
Microwave
Floor
Walls
Bathroom(s)
Toilet
Sink + faucet
Tub / shower
Tile / grout
Mirror
Exhaust fan
Floor
Bedroom(s)
Walls / paint
Floor / carpet
Closet + doors
Windows + blinds
Light fixture
Outlets
Laundry
Washer
Dryer
Hookups
Floor
Systems
Heating
A/C
Water heater
Smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide detector
Exterior
Yard / landscaping
Fence / gate
Garage / parking
Mailbox
Keys received
Tenant signature
Date
Landlord signature
Date
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Template, not legal advice. Deposit and inspection rules vary by state — check your state's official resources.