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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.]

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