Complete list of what to check and document in every room when moving into your rental. Don't miss a single detail.
March 30, 2026 7 min read
Creating an inspection checklist seems straightforward, but most people forget items that make a real difference when it’s time to move out. This list is designed to be practical: go room by room with your phone in hand and don’t skip any item.
Before you start
Do the inspection with the apartment empty, before moving any furniture in
Choose a bright day — natural light helps spot stains, cracks, and color differences
Bring a flashlight (your phone’s works) to illuminate closets, corners, and behind doors
Use a tool that records verifiable date, time, and GPS for each photo — CertiPlace does this automatically
🛋️ Living room
Item
What to check
Walls
Cracks, moisture stains, peeling paint, furniture marks
Check sealing — street-facing rooms often have insulation issues
AC unit
If included: turns on? Noisy? Leaks?
🏠 General items
Item
What to check
Electrical panel
Breakers labeled? Working?
Intercom/buzzer
Working?
Keys
How many received — record in writing
Meters
Note water, gas, and electricity readings
Overall paint
Current color — note for move-out reference
After the inspection
Generate a consolidated report — with all photos, verifiable date/time, and GPS. CertiPlace generates this report automatically with a blockchain seal in under 5 minutes.
Send a copy to your landlord/agency — this creates a record that both parties are aware of the property’s condition
Store the report safely — cloud, email, external drive. You may need it months or years later.
Document your property in 5 minutes
Verified photos with date, GPS, and blockchain seal. $4.99 — one-time payment.
