Move-In and Move-Out Inspections For Tenants / Landlords

  A tenant should by no means move into a rental property until each of the following items are accounted for by all involved parties: All necessary leases and addendums have been signed and dated by all parties Possible security deposits, first month’s rent and/or any other monies have been paid prior to moving and include a written receipt. Landlord has provided tenant(s) with keys to rental property. Landlord and tenant have conducted a walkthrough of the premises to conclude the condition and ensure it’s ready for the tenant. It is imperative not only for the landlord but also for the tenant to keep proper documentation associated with the rental property. In such file one should keep deposits (security deposit & 1st month’s rent), signed lease, move-in inspection sheet with all damages listed as well as any other documentation pertaining to the property. Within this file, ensure to have a list of existing damages prior to moving in to the rental property. The list of damages needs to be signed by the tenant along with the landlord. The landlord as well as the tenant should receive a copy of such list in order to avoid possible future disputes. This is also to protect the tenant; that way the landlord cannot charge and hold the tenant accountable for damages that were in the rental property prior to moving in. Be...