RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

______  Unit must be completely free of trash and all dust including closets, baseboards and cabinets.
______ All window coverings must be straightened, washed, cleaned and dusted or replaced.
______ All bathrooms and kitchens must be thoroughly caulked and cleaned including behind commode.
______ Fireplaces must be cleaned out and dust free.
______ Patios, balconies and storage closets must be swept and free from debris and trash.
______ All doorstoppers must work and any damages from previous problems corrected. Install if missing.
______ Appliances must be thoroughly cleaned, washed, and sanitized, including drip pans and knobs.
______ Light and plug switches must be replaced if cracked or stained.
______ At least 75-watt bulbs in all fixtures in working order.
______ Bath lights at 60 watts and all the same style bulb in place.
______ Any painting must be cleaned up thoroughly and consistent.
______ You must vacuum thoroughly when you leave.
______ All locks and doorknobs must be in excellent working order.
______ At least one window per room must work and blinds must be left down and in the open position.
______ All light covers must be cleaned (in the dishwasher, carry soap).
______ Ceiling fan blades must be cleaned and dusted, both sides.
______ The top of the refrigerator and stove must be spotless.
______ No stains should remain in the refrigerator or on porcelain in the bath. Use porcelain white out or bleach.
______ Baseboards must be washed and free of dirt and dust.
______ All drawers must be in good working order.
______ Check all keys and notify landlord if any do not work.
______ Check all appliances and HVAC and then leave at 60 degrees in winter and 80 degrees in summer.
______ Lawn, garden, and hedges must be trimmed, cut, and cleaned thoroughly.
______ Wallpaper must be washed, cleaned, and re-glued or replaced in a professional manner.
______ All bugs must be removed and cleaned from the unit.
______ All vinyl floors need to be mopped, waxed, and cleaned, including underneath cabinets. Do not wax over dirt.
______ "For Lease" sign must be in front of yard, close to sidewalk and sideways to home.
______ Plug in deodorizers are to be used in the make ready.
______ All pilot lights should be on or gas turned off to fixture.
______ Sinks to be cleaned (bleached if necessary), and garbage disposal tested and free from blockage.
______ Storage closets are to be swept, cleaned, checked for working lock and key.
______ All mirrors and windows should be cleaned inside and out.
______ All trash is not to be left, but removed to a dumpsite.
______ Fill in any nail holes with matching color.
______ Open all sink cabinets, and clean out all areas below.
______ Clean doors and door frames around them, including fingerprints, dust, etc.
______ Check the working condition of the STOVE.
______ Check the working condition of the OVEN.
______ Check the working condition of the REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER.
______ Check the working condition of the DISPOSAL.
______ Check the working condition of the WASHER/DRYER.
______ Check the working condition of the AIR CONDITIONER.
______ Check the working condition of the HEATER.
______ Check the working condition of the HOT WATER HEATER.
______ Check the working condition of all SINKS FOR LEAKS.
______ Check the working condition of the GARAGE DOOR OPENERS.
______ Check the working condition of all WINDOW AND DOOR LOCKS.
______ Check the working condition of ______________________________________________________________.

RENTAL PROPERTY INVENTORY AND CONDITION FORM 

INVENTORY AND CONDITION FORM CONCERNING THE PROPERTY AT:
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Complete the move-in section of this form and return it to your Landlord within the time required by your lease. All items are presumed to be in good condition unless noted otherwise. Test all locks, window latches, smoke detectors, and equipment. This form is not a repair request. Submit all requests for repairs separately in accordance with your lease. You and your Landlord may also use this form upon move-out. Keep a copy for your records. Note any defects in the items listed below.  

A.   Exterior Items                Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Mailbox                            ___________________________         ___________________________
      Fences & Gates               ___________________________         ___________________________
      Pool/Spa & Equip.           ___________________________         ___________________________
      Lawn, Trees & Shrubs    ___________________________         ___________________________
      Roof & Gutters                ___________________________         ___________________________
      Siding & Paint Drive        ___________________________         ___________________________
      Front Door                       ___________________________         ___________________________
            Door Knob & Lock     ___________________________         ___________________________
            Weatherstripping      ___________________________         ___________________________
            Light/Bulb                  ___________________________         ___________________________
            Door Bell                    ___________________________         ___________________________
      Back Door                        ___________________________         ___________________________
            Door Knob & Lock    ___________________________         ___________________________
            Weatherstripping      ___________________________         ___________________________
            Door Light/Bulb        ___________________________         ___________________________
      Patio Door                       ___________________________         ___________________________
            Door Knob & Lock    ___________________________         ___________________________
            Weatherstripping     ___________________________         ___________________________
            Door Light/Bulb        ___________________________         ___________________________
      Water Shut-Off Valve Located?  _____ yes  _____ no 
      Other                              ___________________________         ___________________________ 

B.  Garage                          Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceilings & Walls            ___________________________         ___________________________
      Floor                             ___________________________         ___________________________
      Auto Door Opener          ___________________________         ___________________________
            Safety Reversal        ___________________________         ___________________________
            Remotes                 ___________________________         ___________________________
      Garage Doors                ___________________________         ___________________________
      Exterior Doors & Stops   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Storage Room               ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

C.   Entry                            Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Light Fixtures                ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets                       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

D.   Living Room                   Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Lights & Ceiling Fans     ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drapes/Blinds/Shutters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets                       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Fireplace                       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

E.   Dining Room                  Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Lights & Ceiling Fans     ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drapes/Blinds/Shutters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets                       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

F.   Kitchen & Breakfast       Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Lights & Ceiling Fans     ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drapes/Blinds/Shutters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Pantry & Shelves           ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets & Handles       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drawers & Handles        ___________________________         ___________________________
      Countertops                   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Range                           ___________________________         ___________________________
      Oven                             ___________________________         ___________________________
            Racks                     ___________________________         ___________________________
            Knobs                     ___________________________         ___________________________
            Broiler                     ___________________________         ___________________________
      Vent Hood                     ___________________________         ___________________________
            Light & Fan             ___________________________         ___________________________
            Filter                       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Garbage Disposer          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Sink & Faucet               ___________________________         ___________________________
      Dishwasher                   ___________________________         ___________________________
            Silver Basket           ___________________________         ___________________________
            Soap Dispenser       ___________________________         ___________________________
            Racks                     ___________________________         ___________________________
      Refrigerator                    ___________________________         ___________________________
            Ice Trays                 ___________________________         ___________________________
            Shelves & Drawers   ___________________________         ___________________________
            Butter Tray              ___________________________         ___________________________
            Light & Bulb            ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

G.   Halls                             Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Light Fixtures                ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets                       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

H.   Family Room                 Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Lights & Ceiling Fans     ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drapes/Blinds/Shutters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets                       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Fireplace Other              ___________________________         ___________________________ 

I.    Master Bedroom (1)       Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Lights & Ceiling Fans     ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drapes/Blinds/Shutters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets                       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

J.    Master Bathroom (1)      Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Light Fixtures                ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drapes/Blinds/Shutters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets & Handles       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Countertops                   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Sinks & Faucets            ___________________________         ___________________________
      Tub/Shower & Faucets   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Toilet                            ___________________________         ___________________________
      Heaters/Exhaust Fans    ___________________________         ___________________________
      Towel Fixtures               ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

K.   Bedroom (2)                  Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Lights & Ceiling Fans     ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drapes/Blinds/Shutters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets                       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

L.   Bedroom (3)                  Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Lights & Ceiling Fans     ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drapes/Blinds/Shutters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets                       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

M.  Bedroom (4)                  Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Lights & Ceiling Fans     ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drapes/Blinds/Shutters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets                       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

N.   Bathroom (2)                 Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Light Fixtures                ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drapes/Blinds/Shutters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets & Handles       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Countertops                   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Sinks & Faucets            ___________________________         ___________________________
      Tub/Shower & Faucets   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Toilet                            ___________________________         ___________________________
      Heaters/Exhaust Fans    ___________________________         ___________________________
      Towel Fixtures               ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

N.   Bathroom (3)                 Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Light Fixtures                ___________________________         ___________________________
      Windows & Screens       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Widow Latches              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Drapes/Blinds/Shutters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets & Handles       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Countertops                   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Sinks & Faucets            ___________________________         ___________________________
      Tub/Shower & Faucets   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Toilet                            ___________________________         ___________________________
      Heaters/Exhaust Fans    ___________________________         ___________________________
      Towel Fixtures               ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

P.   Utility Room                  Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Ceiling & Walls              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Paint & Wallpaper          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Doors & Door Stops       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Door Locks & Knobs      ___________________________         ___________________________
      Flooring                         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Light Fixtures                ___________________________         ___________________________
      Plugs & Switches          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Closet Shelves & Rods   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Cabinets & Handles       ___________________________         ___________________________
      Countertops                   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Sinks & Faucets            ___________________________         ___________________________
      Washer & Dryer             ___________________________         ___________________________
      W&D Connections         ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

Q.   Other                            Move-In Comments                            Move-Out Comments
      Central A/C & Heat        ___________________________         ___________________________
            Filter                       ___________________________         ___________________________
            Thermostat              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Window A/C Units          ___________________________         ___________________________
      Space or Wall Heaters   ___________________________         ___________________________
      Water Heater                 ___________________________         ___________________________
      Water Softener              ___________________________         ___________________________
      Smoke Detectors           ___________________________         ___________________________
      Security System            ___________________________         ___________________________
      Other                            ___________________________         ___________________________ 

R.   Number of Keys:      Received       Returned                                                               Received       Returned 
      Door keys:               _______      _______    Garage Door Openers:           _______      _______
      Mailbox keys:          _______      _______     Laundry Room Keys:             _______      _______
      Security Cards:        _______      _______     Recreational Facilities Keys:  _______      _______ 

The undersigned acknowledge that the above is an accurate assessment of the condition of the property as of the date signed.
 

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