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Residential Property Move-In Condition Checklist

Capture and document the condition of every room at move-in to protect both tenants and landlords from costly deposit disputes.

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Residential Property Move-In Condition Checklist Form
Tenant Full Name
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Tenant Email Address
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Tenant Phone Number
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The Residential Property Move-In Condition Checklist Form helps tenants and landlords create a clear, detailed record of a property's condition before occupancy begins. By documenting the state of every room — from the living room and kitchen to bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas — both parties have solid evidence to reference when the lease ends.

This form is ideal for landlords, property managers, and tenants renting apartments, houses, or condos. It collects essential details such as tenant contact information, move-in date, unit number, and area-by-area condition ratings with space to describe existing damage, stains, marks, or defects. Having a timestamped, signed record significantly reduces disputes over security deposit deductions.

Using a digital checklist ensures nothing is missed and responses are stored securely. Share the completed form instantly with all parties via email, eliminating the need for paper-based inspections. Start protecting your rights from day one with this easy-to-use move-in condition form.

4 Pages
23 Questions
~8min To complete
Free No credit card needed
Field types Long Text ×6 choicematrix ×5 Date ×2 Short Text ×2 Signature ×2 Full Name Email Phone Address File Upload termsandconditions

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Page 1 Tenant & Property Information 7 questions
Tenant & Property Details
1 Tenant Full Name * Full Name
2 Tenant Email Address * Email
3 Tenant Phone Number * Phone
4 Property Address * Address
5 Move-In Date * Date
6 Unit / Apartment Number Short Text
7 Landlord / Property Manager Name * Short Text
Page 2 Living Areas & Kitchen Condition 4 questions
Living Areas & Kitchen
For each area, rate the current condition and note any existing damage, stains, marks, or defects. Be as specific as possible — this protects you at move-out.
1 Living Room Condition * choicematrix
2 Living Room — Describe Any Existing Damage Long Text
3 Kitchen Condition * choicematrix
4 Kitchen — Describe Any Existing Damage Long Text
Page 3 Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Other Areas 6 questions
Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Additional Areas
1 Bedroom(s) Condition * choicematrix
2 Bedroom(s) — Describe Any Existing Damage Long Text
3 Bathroom(s) Condition * choicematrix
4 Bathroom(s) — Describe Any Existing Damage Long Text
5 Other Areas Condition (Hallways, Laundry, Garage, Patio/Balcony) * choicematrix
6 Other Areas — Describe Any Existing Damage Long Text
Page 4 Photo Evidence & Acknowledgment 6 questions
Supporting Photos & Final Acknowledgment
Upload photos of any pre-existing damage or notable conditions. These photos serve as dated evidence to protect both tenant and landlord.
1 Upload Photos of Pre-Existing Conditions File Upload
2 Additional Comments or Concerns Long Text
3 Terms & Conditions * termsandconditions
4 Tenant Signature * Signature
5 Date Signed * Date
6 Landlord / Property Manager Signature Signature

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