Move-In Photos to Take on Day One (Get Your Deposit Back)

The full list (15 items)

1. A wide shot of every roomStand in a corner so the whole room is in the frame.
2. WallsScuffs, holes, dents and paint chips, with a close-up of each.
3. FloorsScratches, stains and loose or damaged boards or tiles.
4. CeilingsAny stains, cracks or peeling paint.
5. Windows and locksCracks in glass, screens, blinds and every lock.
6. Doors and hingesCheck closets, entry door and any damage near the handle.
7. ClosetsShelves, rods and the floor of each one.
8. Kitchen counters and cabinetsChips, burns and doors that don't close.
9. Appliances, inside and outOpen the fridge, oven and dishwasher and photograph the inside.
10. BathroomGrout, tub, tile, toilet and any rust or mildew.
11. Sinks and faucetsLook underneath for leaks or water marks.
12. Outlets and light switchesCracked plates or anything that doesn't work.
13. Smoke and CO alarmsPhotograph them and test them.
14. Meter readingsElectric, gas and water meters, with the date visible.
15. Keys, fobs and remotesPhotograph everything you were given.

Want the rest of the move-in plan?

The First Apartment Reset Planner is a 16-page printable for moving in and settling in, so the rest of it is not on you to figure out.