Checklist
The Move-Out Inspection Checklist Every DC Landlord Needs
By All Purpose Anytime Services LLC
The walkthrough right after move-out is the most important hour of the turnover. Whatever you write down now is what gets fixed. Whatever you miss becomes next tenant's complaint.
Walls and ceilings
- Holes from mounts and anchors
- Door-knob holes behind every door
- Stains and scuffs
- Ceiling marks
Doors and trim
- Every door closes and latches
- Split jambs or casing
- Loose baseboard
Floors
- Scratches, gouges and stains
- Loose transitions
- Carpet tears or burns
Fixtures
- Blinds, towel bars, light fixtures
- Cabinet doors and drawers
- Missing cover plates
Then
Photograph each item, then turn the list into a written scope. See move-out repairs.
Write it the same way every time
Go in the same order in every unit: walls, doors, floors, fixtures. Note the room, the item and the problem in plain words, such as bedroom two, closet door off its track. Date the list and keep it with the photos. If any of the deposit may be kept, the DC deadlines are in our move-out and deposit rules guide.