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MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT INSPECTION REPORT


INSPECTION TYPE

MOVE-IN INSPECTION
MOVE-OUT INSPECTION
PRE-MOVE-OUT INSPECTION (Optional - to allow tenant to cure deficiencies)


PROPERTY INFORMATION

Field Information
Property Address [STREET ADDRESS]
Unit/Apt Number [UNIT #]
City, State, ZIP [CITY, STATE ZIP]
Property Type ☐ House ☐ Apartment ☐ Condo ☐ Townhouse ☐ Other
Bedrooms [NUMBER]
Bathrooms [NUMBER]

PARTIES PRESENT

Landlord/Property Manager

Field Information
Name [NAME]
Phone [PHONE]
Email [EMAIL]

Tenant(s)

Field Information
Name(s) [TENANT NAME(S)]
Phone [PHONE]
Email [EMAIL]

INSPECTION DETAILS

Move-In Move-Out
Date [DATE] [DATE]
Time [TIME] [TIME]
Weather [CONDITIONS] [CONDITIONS]
Tenant Present ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No

SECTION A: MOVE-IN INSPECTION

Date: [DATE]

GENERAL CONDITION AT MOVE-IN

Overall Cleanliness ☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor
Utilities On/Working ☐ Yes ☐ No - Notes: [DESCRIBE]
Previous Occupant Items Removed ☐ Yes ☐ No - Notes: [DESCRIBE]

ROOM-BY-ROOM INSPECTION

CONDITION KEY:

N = New | G = Good | F = Fair | P = Poor | D = Damaged | NA = Not Applicable


LIVING ROOM

Item Condition Notes/Description
Walls ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - color, holes, marks]
Ceiling ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Floor/Carpet ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - type, stains, wear]
Windows ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - cracks, operation]
Window Coverings ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Screens ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE - tears, missing]
Doors ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Light Fixtures ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - working?]
Electrical Outlets ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - working?]
Closet ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Ceiling Fan ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Fireplace ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]

Additional Living Room Notes:
[DESCRIBE ANY OTHER CONDITIONS]


KITCHEN

Item Condition Notes/Description
Walls/Ceiling ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Floor ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Cabinets ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - doors, shelves]
Countertops ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - chips, stains]
Sink ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - chips, stains]
Faucet ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - leaks?]
Garbage Disposal ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE - working?]
Refrigerator ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE - clean? working?]
Stove/Oven ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - burners, clean?]
Microwave ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Dishwasher ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE - working?]
Range Hood/Fan ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE - filter, working?]
Light Fixtures ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Windows ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]

Additional Kitchen Notes:
[DESCRIBE ANY OTHER CONDITIONS]


BATHROOM #1 (Location: [MASTER/HALL/OTHER])

Item Condition Notes/Description
Walls/Ceiling ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Floor ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Toilet ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - flushes? leaks?]
Toilet Seat ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Sink/Vanity ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Faucet ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - leaks?]
Tub/Shower ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - chips, stains]
Shower Head ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Shower Door/Curtain Rod ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Caulking/Grout ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - mold?]
Mirror ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Medicine Cabinet ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Towel Bars/Hooks ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Exhaust Fan ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE - working?]
Light Fixtures ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]

Additional Bathroom #1 Notes:
[DESCRIBE ANY OTHER CONDITIONS]


BATHROOM #2 (If applicable)

[COPY BATHROOM #1 FORMAT]


BEDROOM #1 (Location: [MASTER/FRONT/BACK])

Item Condition Notes/Description
Walls ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - color]
Ceiling ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Floor/Carpet ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - type, stains]
Windows ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Window Coverings ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Screens ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Door ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Closet Door ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Closet Interior ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - shelves, rod]
Light Fixtures ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Ceiling Fan ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Electrical Outlets ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]

Additional Bedroom #1 Notes:
[DESCRIBE ANY OTHER CONDITIONS]


BEDROOM #2 / #3 (If applicable)

[COPY BEDROOM #1 FORMAT]


LAUNDRY AREA

Item Condition Notes/Description
Washer (if provided) ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE - working?]
Dryer (if provided) ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE - working?]
Hookups ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Floor/Walls ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]

HVAC / SYSTEMS

Item Condition Notes/Description
Thermostat ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - working?]
Heating System ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - type, working?]
A/C System ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE - type, working?]
Water Heater ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - type, age]
Air Filters ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - size, changed?]

SAFETY DEVICES

Item Present Working Notes
Smoke Detector - [LOCATION] ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No [NOTES]
Smoke Detector - [LOCATION] ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No [NOTES]
Smoke Detector - [LOCATION] ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No [NOTES]
CO Detector - [LOCATION] ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Yes ☐ No [NOTES]
Fire Extinguisher ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Charged ☐ Expired [NOTES]

EXTERIOR (If applicable)

Item Condition Notes/Description
Front Door ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE]
Back Door ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Porch/Deck ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Patio/Balcony ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Yard ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Garage ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Garage Door/Opener ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Parking Space ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE - space #]
Storage Area ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D ☐NA [DESCRIBE]
Mailbox ☐N ☐G ☐F ☐P ☐D [DESCRIBE - #]

KEYS AND ACCESS DEVICES ISSUED

Item Quantity Serial #/Notes
Unit Keys [#] [NOTES]
Mailbox Key [#] [NOTES]
Garage Remote [#] [NOTES]
Gate Card/Key [#] [NOTES]
Pool Key [#] [NOTES]
Other: [DESCRIBE] [#] [NOTES]

MOVE-IN REPAIRS NEEDED/AGREED

Item Description Landlord to Complete By
1 [DESCRIBE] [DATE]
2 [DESCRIBE] [DATE]
3 [DESCRIBE] [DATE]

MOVE-IN METER READINGS

Utility Meter # Reading Date
Electric [#] [READING] [DATE]
Gas [#] [READING] [DATE]
Water [#] [READING] [DATE]

MOVE-IN PHOTOGRAPHS

☐ Photographs taken: [NUMBER] photos
☐ Date/Time stamped: [DATE]
☐ Stored at: [FILE LOCATION]


MOVE-IN SIGNATURES

By signing below, both parties acknowledge this report accurately reflects the condition of the premises at move-in.

LANDLORD/AGENT:
| | |
|---|---|
| Signature | ________________________________ |
| Printed Name | [NAME] |
| Date | [MM/DD/YYYY] |

TENANT(S):
| | |
|---|---|
| Signature | ________________________________ |
| Printed Name | [NAME] |
| Date | [MM/DD/YYYY] |

Signature ________________________________
Printed Name [NAME]
Date [MM/DD/YYYY]

SECTION B: MOVE-OUT INSPECTION

Date: [DATE]


PRE-MOVE-OUT INSPECTION OFFER (If Required by State)

Pre-Move-Out Inspection Offered

  • Date offered: [DATE]
  • Tenant response: ☐ Accepted - Scheduled for [DATE] ☐ Declined ☐ No response

Pre-Move-Out Inspection Conducted

  • Date: [DATE]
  • Deficiencies identified: [LIST]
  • Tenant given opportunity to cure: ☐ Yes ☐ No

MOVE-OUT DETAILS

Move-Out Date [DATE]
Keys Returned ☐ Yes ☐ No - Date: [DATE]
Forwarding Address Provided ☐ Yes ☐ No
Forwarding Address [ADDRESS]

MOVE-OUT ROOM-BY-ROOM COMPARISON

LIVING ROOM

Item Move-In Condition Move-Out Condition Charge?
Walls [MOVE-IN NOTES] [MOVE-OUT NOTES] $[AMT]
Ceiling [MOVE-IN NOTES] [MOVE-OUT NOTES] $[AMT]
Floor/Carpet [MOVE-IN NOTES] [MOVE-OUT NOTES] $[AMT]
Windows [MOVE-IN NOTES] [MOVE-OUT NOTES] $[AMT]
Window Coverings [MOVE-IN NOTES] [MOVE-OUT NOTES] $[AMT]
Doors [MOVE-IN NOTES] [MOVE-OUT NOTES] $[AMT]
Light Fixtures [MOVE-IN NOTES] [MOVE-OUT NOTES] $[AMT]
Other [MOVE-IN NOTES] [MOVE-OUT NOTES] $[AMT]

[REPEAT FOR ALL ROOMS - KITCHEN, BATHROOMS, BEDROOMS, ETC.]


MOVE-OUT CLEANLINESS ASSESSMENT

Area Acceptable Needs Cleaning Estimated Cost
Kitchen - General $[AMT]
Kitchen - Appliances $[AMT]
Bathroom(s) $[AMT]
Floors - Vacuuming $[AMT]
Floors - Mopping $[AMT]
Carpet Cleaning $[AMT]
Windows $[AMT]
Trash Removal $[AMT]
Total Cleaning $[TOTAL]

KEYS AND ACCESS DEVICES RETURNED

Item Qty Issued Qty Returned Charge if Missing
Unit Keys [#] [#] $[AMT]
Mailbox Key [#] [#] $[AMT]
Garage Remote [#] [#] $[AMT]
Gate Card/Key [#] [#] $[AMT]
Other [#] [#] $[AMT]

MOVE-OUT METER READINGS

Utility Meter # Reading Date
Electric [#] [READING] [DATE]
Gas [#] [READING] [DATE]
Water [#] [READING] [DATE]

MOVE-OUT PHOTOGRAPHS

☐ Photographs taken: [NUMBER] photos
☐ Date/Time stamped: [DATE]
☐ Stored at: [FILE LOCATION]


PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Item Description Est. Repair Cost Normal Wear?
1 [DESCRIBE] $[AMT] ☐ Yes ☐ No
2 [DESCRIBE] $[AMT] ☐ Yes ☐ No
3 [DESCRIBE] $[AMT] ☐ Yes ☐ No
4 [DESCRIBE] $[AMT] ☐ Yes ☐ No
5 [DESCRIBE] $[AMT] ☐ Yes ☐ No

PRELIMINARY TOTAL CHARGES: $[AMOUNT]

Note: This is a preliminary assessment. Final charges will be provided in the Security Deposit Itemization Statement.


MOVE-OUT SIGNATURES

By signing below, both parties acknowledge this report accurately reflects the condition of the premises at move-out.

LANDLORD/AGENT:
| | |
|---|---|
| Signature | ________________________________ |
| Printed Name | [NAME] |
| Date | [MM/DD/YYYY] |

TENANT(S):
| | |
|---|---|
| Signature | ________________________________ |
| Printed Name | [NAME] |
| Date | [MM/DD/YYYY] |

☐ Tenant declined to sign
☐ Tenant not present at inspection (despite notice)


NEXT STEPS

☐ Security Deposit Itemization to be sent by: [DATE - per state deadline]
☐ Refund check to be mailed to forwarding address
☐ Balance due from tenant - demand letter to be sent


This Move-In/Move-Out Inspection Report is designed to document property condition. Combined with photographs, this documentation supports security deposit decisions. Keep signed copies for your records.

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Real estate documents transfer ownership, define who can use a property, and record agreements between buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Deeds, purchase agreements, leases, and easements have to be drafted to meet state recording requirements, and mistakes show up at closing or years later in title disputes. Good real estate paperwork moves transactions forward quickly and avoids the kind of problems that only surface when it is time to sell or refinance.

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Last updated: May 2026