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RENTER MOVE-IN CHECKLIST
Document your rental before you unpack
A move-in walkthrough creates a clear record of what the apartment looked like when you received it. Go room by room, photograph existing marks or damage, add notes, and keep the record with your rental documents.
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Room-by-room move-in checklist
Photograph the overall room first, then capture close-ups of anything already scratched, stained, cracked, broken, missing, or worn.
Kitchen
- Counters and cabinets
- Sink and faucet
- Refrigerator and freezer
- Range, oven and microwave
- Dishwasher and flooring
Bathroom
- Sink, vanity and mirror
- Toilet
- Tub or shower
- Tile, grout and caulk
- Leaks, stains or water damage
Bedrooms
- Walls and ceilings
- Flooring
- Closets and doors
- Windows and coverings
- Lights and outlets
Appliances & utilities
- Visible appliance condition
- Heating or cooling controls
- Smoke/CO detectors
- Laundry equipment if provided
- Existing leaks or warning lights
Exterior or balcony
- Door and threshold
- Railings and flooring
- Patio or balcony condition
- Storage areas
- Visible existing damage
Make the record useful later
Take wide shots and close-ups
A wide photo gives context. A close-up records the specific scratch, stain, crack, or other condition you want to remember.
Add a short factual note
Describe what you can see and where it is. Specific notes are easier to understand months later than a photo with no context.
Keep everything organized by room
Rental Inspect keeps photos and notes with the room and inspection instead of leaving you to reconstruct the walkthrough from a camera roll.
Turn the walkthrough into one PDF record
Rental Inspect lets renters, landlords, and property managers document conditions room by room and generate a PDF report with photos and notes. It is a documentation tool, not legal advice and does not guarantee any security-deposit outcome.