Before tenants start unpacking their boxes and settling into their new rental property, there's one very important document that needs to be completed: the move-in checklist. A move-in checklist, also called an apartment inspection checklist or a rental walkthrough checklist, is a document that allows landlords and tenants to state the current condition of the property and take note of any damages beyond normal wear and tear.
When written correctly, the checklist offers security to both tenants and landlords. As a tenant, it ensures that you won't be charged for any damages or appliance failures you didn't cause. As a landlord, the document can be used to prove that certain damages were done by the previous tenant and help keep the rental property in good condition.
