Move-in or move-out checklist (condition report) – free template (US)
A dated condition report with photos at move-in and move-out is your best protection against unfair deductions from your security deposit. Several states require landlords to give you one at move-in. Walk through the unit with the landlord, note every mark and both sign.
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Move-in Condition Checklist
- Rental unit
- 1820 Oak Street, Apt 4, Austin, TX 78701
- Tenant
- Maria Gonzalez
- Landlord / manager
- Hill Country Properties LLC
- Date
- October 31, 2026
| Room / item | Condition |
|---|---|
| Entry | clean, scuff mark next to door |
| Living room | carpet stained near window |
| Kitchen | clean, one stove burner does not light |
| Bathroom | clean, faucet drips |
| Bedroom | good, blinds bent |
Keys
2 door keys, 1 mailbox key, 1 garage remote
Photos were taken and are kept by both parties.
Created with Pflichtblatt (pflichtblatt.com). General guidance under the law of the United States and the state you selected, legal position as of October 2026. Not legal advice. Please check that it is up to date and fits your situation.
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