MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CONDITION CHECKLIST (CALIFORNIA)

Property: [ADDRESS]
Unit: [UNIT] | Tenant(s): [NAMES] | Move-In Date: [DATE] | Move-Out Date: [DATE]

A. ENTRY / LIVING AREAS

• Walls/paint: [NOTES]
• Floors/carpet: [NOTES]
• Windows/screens/locks: [NOTES]
• Doors/locks/keys: [NOTES]

B. KITCHEN

• Appliances (stove/oven/fridge/dishwasher/microwave): [CONDITION]
• Cabinets/counters/sink/faucet: [NOTES]
• GFCI/Outlets/Lights: [NOTES]

C. BATHROOMS

• Fixtures (toilet/sink/shower/tub): [NOTES]
• Caulk/grout/ventilation: [NOTES]
• GFCI/Outlets/Lights: [NOTES]

D. BEDROOMS

• Floors/carpet: [NOTES]
• Closet doors/shelves: [NOTES]
• Windows/screens/locks: [NOTES]

E. SAFETY

• Smoke/CO detectors present and tested? [ ] Yes [ ] No
• Fire extinguishers (if required): [ ] Present [ ] N/A
• Security devices (locks/latches/peep-hole): [NOTES]

F. PLUMBING / HVAC / ELECTRICAL

• Water heater temp/condition: [NOTES]
• HVAC operation/filters: [NOTES]
• Visible leaks: [NOTES]

G. EXTERIOR / COMMON AREAS

• Entry, mailbox, parking space: [NOTES]
• Yard/balcony/patio: [NOTES]

H. NOTES / REPAIRS AGREED

[LIST AGREED REPAIRS AND DEADLINES]

I. TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Tenant received keys: [___] Yes | Number of keys/remotes: [COUNT].
Photos taken: [ ] Yes [ ] No.

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Move-In Inspection Date: ___________ Move-Out Inspection Date: ___________

Tenant: _____________________________ Tenant: _____________________________
Landlord/Agent: ______________________

CALIFORNIA SECURITY DEPOSIT RULES (SUMMARY)

• Pre-move-out inspection: Offer a pre-move-out inspection and provide the statutory "items identified" list if requested. Provide at least 48 hours written notice of the inspection.
• Deposit return and itemization: Provide an itemized statement and return any remaining deposit within 21 calendar days after the tenant vacates.
• Receipts/invoices: If deductions exceed $125 for repair work, provide receipts; if work is not completed, provide good-faith estimates and later provide final receipts within 14 days of completion.
• Permissible deductions: Unpaid rent, cleaning to return the unit to the same level as at move-in (not ordinary wear), and repairs for damage beyond ordinary wear.

[// GUIDANCE: Confirm Civil Code Section 1950.5 requirements and any local ordinances before use. Provide the tenant a copy of this checklist and retain photos with date stamps.]