Landlord-Tenant Checklist
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Before a tenant moves in or out, a walkthrough inspection will be required. It will give the landlord and tenant an opportunity to evaluate the state of the property, make note of anything that needs repair, and make sure it is in good condition for its next occupants.
Before a lease agreement is signed, the tenant must walk the property with the landlord. This will help ensure that everyone knows the exact condition of the property before signing the lease agreement.
A checklist will be used in the walkthrough process, and it will be used to prove the condition of the property should the need ever arise. The tenant shall initial each section of the checklist, then sign the bottom of the document.
We will attach a copy of the checklist to the lease agreement, so we can evaluate the condition of the property at the end of the lease term. This will help us determine how much of the damage deposit, if any, will be withheld to repair any damage committed by the tenant.
Walkthrough Checklist Consist of the Following
- Starting with the floor. We will start each room with the condition of the flooring material. If a room is carpeted, make note of stains, rips, or excessive wear. If the floor is tiled or covered in another kind of material, check for problems with the grout, edges, or tearing of the floor material.
- Move to the walls. Once you we have examined the floors, we will move on to the walls and the ceilings of the dwelling. We'll check if there are any marks, chips, cracks, or holes in the walls or ceiling? Look closely for nail holes or other imperfections.
- Look at the woodwork. We'll check the cabinets, door jambs, trim, closets, and doors. Are there any scratches that will require refinishing? Are the insides of the cabinets clean and in good shape? Look inside closets to make sure that the flooring material is intact and that they have been completely cleaned out. Make note of the condition of the closet doors. Do they open and shut properly, or do they need repair?
- Check out the fixtures. We'll examine sinks, faucets, and lights carefully. Are they in proper working order? Are the faucets marred by hard water or rust deposits? All fixtures will be tested to make sure they work.
- Check the appliances. If the property includes a dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, or other appliance, we'll check the exteriors to make sure that they are in good condition. Once we have looked at the outside, we'll check each appliance to make sure that it is operating correctly... Run the dishwasher, turn on the microwave, and we'll make sure that the refrigerator is cooling properly.
- Check any additional areas. If the property provides window treatments, a fireplace, furniture, or any other features, we'll make sure they are in good condition and working properly.
I hope this list is helpful for all tenants.
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