The Checklist Every Landlord Needs

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