MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CONDITION CHECKLIST (FLORIDA)
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: ______________________
FLORIDA SECURITY DEPOSIT RULES (SUMMARY)
- No claim: Return the full deposit within 15 days after the tenant vacates.
- Claim on deposit: Send a written notice of intent to impose a claim within 30 days after the tenant vacates, by certified mail to the tenant's last known address.
- Tenant objections: Tenant typically has 15 days to object in writing after receipt of the notice.
- Litigation deadline: If the tenant objects, landlord must file suit within the statutory period or risk forfeiting the claim.
[// GUIDANCE: Confirm Florida Statutes Section 83.49 before use. Provide the tenant a copy of this checklist and retain photos with date stamps.]