Don't Hand Back the Keys Until You've Done This Move-Out Inspection
A move-out inspection done properly prevents most deposit disputes before they start. Use this room-by-room checklist, whether you are the tenant or the landlord.
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A move-out inspection done properly prevents most deposit disputes before they start. Use this room-by-room checklist, whether you are the tenant or the landlord.
The end of a tenancy is where most deposit disagreements begin. A structured move-out inspection — ideally with both landlord and tenant present — turns a vague argument about "the state of the place" into a line-by-line comparison against how the property looked at the start.
Normal wear — light scuffs, faded paint, flattened carpet in doorways — generally is not chargeable, and more wear is expected after a longer tenancy. Damage such as burns, large stains, broken fixtures or unauthorised decorating usually is. Discuss borderline items at the inspection rather than weeks later.
A tenant who leaves a home in excellent condition, and a landlord who returns a deposit promptly and fairly, both deserve credit the next time they rent. RRSource lets both sides build a portable Reputation Record so good conduct is not forgotten the moment the keys are handed back.
Deposit return deadlines and dispute processes vary by country and region.
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