Rental Property ChecklistWhat Tenants Should Know

Tip Don't trust letting agents to do the property check after you have left, as they act infavour of landlord. Insist on check being done on leaving day and you be present.Only then you can hand over the keys without doubt that someone hadn't donetheir job correctly.

The Checklist consists of two columns - for condition on move in and move out. It is recommended that tenants andlandlord fill in the information together. Do you know what points the tenancy inspection checklist includes? Here they are:

LIVING ROOMFloor & Floor CoveringWalls & CeilingDoor(s)

Door Lock(s) & HardwareLighting Fixture(s)

Window(s) & Screen(s)

Window Covering(s)

Smoke AlarmCarbon Monoxide AlarmFireplace

KITCHENFloor & Floor CoveringsWalls & CeilingDoor(s)

Door Lock(s) and HardwareWindow(s) & Screen(s)

Window Covering(s)

Light Fixture(s)

Cabinets/Inside DrawersCountersStove/Burners,ControlsOven/Rangehood Inside, Outside, FanRefrigeratorDishwasherSink(s) & PlumbingGarbage DisposalFire Extinguisher

DINING ROOMFloor & Floor Covering(s)

Walls & CeilingLight Fixture(s)

Window(s) & Screen(s)

Window Covering(s)

Other

BATHROOMFloors & Floor Covering(s)

Walls & CeilingsCounters & SurfacesWindow(s) & Screen(s)

Window Covering(s)

Sink & PlumbingBathtub/ShowerToiletLight Fixture(s)

Door(s)

Door Lock(s) & Hardware(s)

Inside Drawers

BEDROOMFloor & Floor Covering(s)

Walls & CeilingWindow(s) & Screen(s)

Window Covering(s)

Closet(s), including Doors

& TracksLighting Fixture(s)

Smoke AlarmCarbon Monoxide AlarmDoor(s)

Door Lock(s) & Hardware

HALLSmoke AlarmCarbon Monoxide Alarm

OTHERHeating SystemAir ConditioningStair(s)

Hallway(s)

Lawn(s) & Garden(s)

Patio, Terrace, Deck, etcParking Area(s)

Front/Back Porch# of Keys Received:

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