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Tenant Move-In

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testuser Published 4 weeks ago
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This Tenant Move-In checklist helps renters complete essential move-in tasks: inspect inventory, document defects with photos, record meter readings, and register utilities. It’s for new tenants and property managers who want to protect a deposit and streamline communication with the landlord.

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  1. Collect and count all keys — Include front, back, mailbox, garage and any spare keys or remotes.
  2. Test all door and window locks — Lock and unlock each door and window; note sticky or broken mechanisms.
  3. Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors — Press test buttons and note battery status and locations.
  4. Perform full inventory inspection — Walk each room and inspect walls, floors, fixtures, and included items.
  5. Note existing damage room-by-room — List scuffs, holes, stains with location and severity.
  6. List included furnishings and appliance condition — Record what stays and its visible condition for the inventory report.
  7. Record serial numbers of major appliances — Note fridge, oven, washer/dryer model or serial numbers if present.
  8. Take time-stamped photos of defects — Photograph wide shots and close-ups; keep date-stamped files.
  9. Record electricity, gas, and water meter readings — Write down numbers and take photos with date visible.
  10. Register utilities and set billing details — Notify providers and confirm start dates to avoid misbilling.
  11. Check plumbing and run hot water — Turn on taps, flush toilets, inspect under sinks for leaks or drips.
  12. Test appliances and note faults — Run oven, stove, fridge, washer/dryer and log any issues or noises.
  13. Exchange emergency and contact details with landlord/agent — Confirm emergency repair process and best contact methods.
  14. Obtain and sign inventory and condition report — Ensure both parties sign and keep a dated copy for your records.
  15. Set up renter's insurance — Arrange basic contents and liability cover as soon as possible.
  16. Secure proof of tenancy and store documents — Scan or photo the lease, signed inventory, receipts, and store in cloud.
  17. Update your address and setup mail forwarding — Notify post, banks, employer, and subscriptions of your new address.
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