![]() ![]() I’ve moved into and out of homes in other countries and military quarters. I’ve moved into and out of apartments, dorms, houses and rentals. ![]() I’ve moved into 25 homes and that means that I’ve moved out of 24 homes, so I’ve learned a bit about rental move out cleaning checklists. I was compensated for this post but all ideas are my own. If the tenant agrees with the landlord’s inspection, they will need to check the “Agree with move-out inspection” box and sign their name at the bottom of the form.This is a sponsored post with Acorn Influence. This gives the tenant a chance to dispute or clarify any listed damage. ![]() The tenant should be provided with the checklist so they can go through each item to verify its accuracy. The landlord will then need to sign their name under the “Move-out” header on the last page. Once the landlord has gone through all items in the rental, they will need to sum the values in the cost column and input the result into the “Total Cost to Fix ($)” cell. A value should only be written in the column if the line item requires maintenance, repair, or replacement solely due to the tenant’s misuse or carelessness. The landlord will need to use the “Cost ($) to Fix” column to record the amount ($) of money it will take to repair each issue. Landlords are not allowed to deduct damage from the security deposit if it can be classified as “normal wear and tear.” Near the end of the lease, the landlord and tenant (or just the landlord) will go through each item on the checklist to identify the condition it is in. The landlord will need to retain the checklist until the tenant is ready to move out. If the landlord approves of everything listed in the checklist, they will need to sign their name. The tenant will need to send/give the landlord the completed inspection. Once all sections have been completed, the tenant will need to sign their name onto the last page of the form below the “Move-in” title. This can include any furnishings, appliances, decorations, or other items the tenant wants to bring attention to. G = Good / Satisfactory (or can leave blank to save time)Īny items that aren’t listed in the agreement can be written at the bottom of each category.The abbreviations they use to track the condition of each item is up to them (or the landlord), but the recommended terminology is the following: The tenant should only complete the “Move-in Condition” column. ![]() If a section doesn’t apply, the tenant can leave it blank, cross it out, or write “NA” for “not applicable.” Using the form as a guide, the tenant will need to go room-by-room until the entire property has been inspected. The full name of each tenant that signed the lease.Dates the tenant will move in AND move out of the rental and.Full address of the rental property (including the unit number, if any).This will require the landlord to enter the following information: Prior to giving the tenant the checklist, it’s recommended that the landlord complete the first section found at the top of the page. Step 1 – Lease Information (Landlord Only) Note: The word “tenant” references all individuals on the lease. STATEĭownload: PDF, Word (.docx), OpenDocument (Note: * = only required if a security deposit is collected). The following are the state statutes for the sixteen (16) states that require a move-in and/or move-out checklist. Alternatively, the landlord can edit the form to remove or add sections as needed. If an area of the form doesn’t apply to the property, it can be left blank. The form contains a section for each type of room in the property, which includes the following: The checklist contains two (2) main columns one for when the tenant moves into the property and a second column for recording any new issues when the tenant moves out. Step 1 – Lease Information (Landlord Only).Prevents the tenant from claiming damages that existed before they moved in (when in fact they actually caused them).Prevents any pre-existing issues from being deducted from the tenant’s security deposit.Ensures any needed repairs are identified and made at the start of the lease.Serves as an official record of the condition of the property should a legal dispute arise. ![]()
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