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Renter's Inspection Worksheet

A Renter's Inspection Worksheet is a simple way document in detail the condition of the premises when a tenant moves into, or out of, a rental property. Keeping track of the condition of a property is important. If you're a landlord, you don't want to be stuck having to repair damage caused by one of your tenants, likewise, as a renter you're probably not interested in being charged for damage you didn't cause. A Renter's Inspection Worksheet can help you document every aspect of the property so everyone is treated fairly.

Use the Renter's Inspection Worksheet document if:

• You're a landlord.
• You're a tenant moving into a new rental property.
• You own or work for a property management company.

As a landlord, you want to keep your rental properties in the best shape possible. A Renter's Inspection Worksheet can help you keep track of any damage, no matter how big or small. This can be an important step before handing over the keys to a new tenant. Make sure everyone is on the same page. And if you're the tenant, this is just as important for you. You don't want to get blamed, and have to pay, for damage that was already there when you moved in. In addition, this is a negotiating tool since you can ask to have any damaged areas fixed before you move in. Using a Renter's Inspection Worksheet is an easy way to avoid disagreements over damage, and to document the condition of a property.

Other names for this document: Home Inspection Worksheet, Move-In Checklist, Rental Checklist