Rental Walkthrough Checklist
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Walk-through
Check each room for the condition of the flooring material.
Make notes of stains, rips, or excessive wear.
Check for problems with the grout, edges, or tearing of the floor material.
Check if there are any marks, chips, cracks, or holes in the walls or ceiling
Look closely for nail holes or other imperfections.
Check for any stains in the paint, it can be indication of water damage.
Check if there are any scratches on the cabinets, door jambs, trim, closets, and doors
Check if the insides of the cabinets are clean and in good shape
Check if the closet doors open and shut properly,
Check if sinks, faucets, and lights are in proper working order.
Test all of the fixtures to make sure they work.
Check the exteriors of any appliances (dishwasher or microwave) to make sure that they are in good condition.
Check the appliances to make sure that they operate correctly.
Check for broken, missing or discolored tiles.
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Nicole Nichols-West
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Tips
- Divide the checklist into rooms - be specific about any existing problems.
- Make a note of what is contained in each room.
- Even if you haven't found any issues, photograph the interior of the apartment for your records.
Who it's for
This Rental Walkthrough Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Rental Walkthrough essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Rental Walkthrough structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Rental Walkthrough Checklist
- Save Rental Walkthrough Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Rental Walkthrough (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.