Move-in condition record
Plain House Manual
Address: ________________Walk-through date and time: ________________Landlord or manager: ________________
| Done | Item | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before move-in day | |||
| Walk-through time agreed | |||
| Landlord's own form asked for | |||
| Packet worked out with the tool | |||
| Two copies printed, pen and clipboard | |||
| Phone charged, date on the phone checked | |||
| The walk, rooms empty | |||
| Photo of the sheet with address and date | |||
| Wide shot from each corner, every room | |||
| Close-up of each item on the list | |||
| Every row filled in, NA where it doesn't apply | |||
| Taps run and switches flipped, noted | |||
| Meters photographed with readings | |||
| Before you leave | |||
| Pages numbered, initials on each page | |||
| Landlord copy handed over | |||
| Hand-over date, method and who took it | |||
| Photo of the handed-over copy | |||
| That night and after | |||
| Photos backed up, folder named | |||
| Where the backup is written on your copy | |||
| Signed copy filed in the house binder | |||
| Move-out: same route, second column | |||
Source: DC DDS, Tenant Move-In/Move-Out Checklist, checked October 10, 2026. plainhousemanual.com/moving/move-in-condition-record/Records only, not legal, deposit or safety advice.
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