Tips on Conducting Rental Property Move-In Reports
Did you know tenants are required to leave the premises they rent, in as good as or better shape then when they moved in? But how do you know what shape it was when they moved in?
This is why conducting a complete and comprehensive move-in report is so indispensable. Having signed, written proof of the condition of the residence prior to the tenant moving in will relieve you of any confusion come move out time.
Take your time when conducting the move-in report, the more detailed you can be now, the more it will benefit you when the time comes to perform the move out inspection.
Starting your move in on one side of the house only to move to the other, and then back to where you started; leaves a lot of room for something to get over looked. This is why creating a consistent pattern is extremely desirable. Details are important; the more the better. Marking an entire bedroom as okay creates a lot of ambiguous wiggle room come move out.
Start from the ceiling and work your way down to the floors. Are there hooks or cracks in the ceiling? Is the popcorn crumbling in some areas? Check to see if the ceiling fan works properly. Make sure all the lights are all working properly
Then look for the same things throughout the room. Document the condition of the floors; are there new hardwood floors or linoleum? Are there stains or worn areas on the carpet? Check all the windows and make sure they open and close, check the locking mechanism and screens.
Proceed in the same manner throughout the rest of the home. Go through each and every bedroom and bathroom. Examine ever cupboard in the kitchen, open the stove, and check for leaks in the sinks or showers. Don't forget any extra rooms like an attic or laundry room.
Time and again the exterior of home gets ignored. The exterior has many components to it; yard, fences, sprinklers, stairs, walkways, driveways, mailboxes, and the list goes on. If there is damage to one of these components and you do not have proof of its condition prior to move in, you will be stuck with the repair bill. Do not forget the exterior of the home.
Allow your tenant to review the move-in report; answer any questions they may have. Arrange for convenient times to make any repairs that may have arisen during the move-in. Have your new tenant sign and date the report with the understanding that this IS the move-in condition. Mail or give them a copy of the report, and allow them three to seven days to make notes of anything else they may find needs documentation.
Thorough and well documented move-in reports are a necessary evil as a landlord, but it is one that benefits both you and your tenant. Your tenant will be protected from incurring any costs from damage that was present at the time of their move-in; and you will have documented proof of any new damage to your rental property. - 23204
This is why conducting a complete and comprehensive move-in report is so indispensable. Having signed, written proof of the condition of the residence prior to the tenant moving in will relieve you of any confusion come move out time.
Take your time when conducting the move-in report, the more detailed you can be now, the more it will benefit you when the time comes to perform the move out inspection.
Starting your move in on one side of the house only to move to the other, and then back to where you started; leaves a lot of room for something to get over looked. This is why creating a consistent pattern is extremely desirable. Details are important; the more the better. Marking an entire bedroom as okay creates a lot of ambiguous wiggle room come move out.
Start from the ceiling and work your way down to the floors. Are there hooks or cracks in the ceiling? Is the popcorn crumbling in some areas? Check to see if the ceiling fan works properly. Make sure all the lights are all working properly
Then look for the same things throughout the room. Document the condition of the floors; are there new hardwood floors or linoleum? Are there stains or worn areas on the carpet? Check all the windows and make sure they open and close, check the locking mechanism and screens.
Proceed in the same manner throughout the rest of the home. Go through each and every bedroom and bathroom. Examine ever cupboard in the kitchen, open the stove, and check for leaks in the sinks or showers. Don't forget any extra rooms like an attic or laundry room.
Time and again the exterior of home gets ignored. The exterior has many components to it; yard, fences, sprinklers, stairs, walkways, driveways, mailboxes, and the list goes on. If there is damage to one of these components and you do not have proof of its condition prior to move in, you will be stuck with the repair bill. Do not forget the exterior of the home.
Allow your tenant to review the move-in report; answer any questions they may have. Arrange for convenient times to make any repairs that may have arisen during the move-in. Have your new tenant sign and date the report with the understanding that this IS the move-in condition. Mail or give them a copy of the report, and allow them three to seven days to make notes of anything else they may find needs documentation.
Thorough and well documented move-in reports are a necessary evil as a landlord, but it is one that benefits both you and your tenant. Your tenant will be protected from incurring any costs from damage that was present at the time of their move-in; and you will have documented proof of any new damage to your rental property. - 23204
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