| One of the most taxing activities tenants and | | | | is called the move in / move out form. |
| landlords must do is to conduct the moving in | | | | |
| and moving out inspection of the property. | | | | A move in / move out form is something that |
| The moving in "grand tour" of the property is | | | | anyone can make. There is no need to consult |
| done primarily so both parties would be aware | | | | with a real estate agent or with a lawyer |
| of the present condition of the unit. This | | | | because this is simply a checklist of all the |
| way, the new tenant would know how he should | | | | fixtures in the house. You also only need one |
| leave the unit at the end of his lease | | | | set of these, as the form you used during the |
| period. | | | | move in inspection, is the same one that will |
| | | | be used when the move out inspection is done. |
| This same grand tour is conducted just before | | | | |
| the tenant hands in his keys and moves out | | | | If you don't want to prepare a move in / move |
| permanently. If the moving in tour was done | | | | out form or would want to just follow a |
| for the benefit of the tenant, the moving out | | | | standard format, you can purchase and |
| round is more for the landlord. This activity | | | | download this form from the internet. There |
| is done to show the landlord that unit's | | | | are several real-estate related sites that |
| condition is the same as when the tenant | | | | provide users with various real estate forms |
| moved in (save probably for a few minor | | | | and these can be downloaded by piece or by |
| damages due to regular wear and tear). | | | | bulk or set, depending on the needs of the |
| | | | user. |
| When this moving in and moving out tour is | | | | |
| done, the tenant and the landlord both hold a | | | | If you opt to download a move in / move out |
| document which itemizes all the important | | | | form from the internet, you are still at |
| parts and fixtures of the unit or house. As | | | | liberty to modify the contents and format as |
| they go through each and every nook and | | | | you see fit as most of these documents can be |
| cranny of the house, they both tick what | | | | opened using regular word processing |
| condition these items are in. This document | | | | programs. |