Record identity
Anchor the inspection to one tenancy.
Identify the exact unit and prior checklist.
- Property address, building, and unit.
- Tenant, inspector, type, date, and time.
- Internal and prior inspection references.
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- Editable before publishing
- Room-by-room photo fields
- Tenant and inspector sign-off
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Sample prompts for the builder
Choose a prompt, tailor it, or send it to the builder. The outline is an example, not a live AI result.
Prompt ready4 formats
Audience
Landlords and new tenants inspecting an apartment together
Format
Room-by-room checklist with photos and signatures
Prompt size
315 chars
Brief qualitySends to builder
Example checklist structure
Room-by-room checklist with photos and signatures
Prompt exampleEditable in builder
Property, unit, tenant, and inspection details
Short answerFirst ask
2
Condition of each room and fixture
Multiple choice
3
Notes and photos for defects
File upload
4
Meters and keys issued
Short answer
5
Tenant and landlord sign-off
Signature
Suggested routing tags
Move-in complete
Move-out review
Maintenance follow-up
Use the same room names and rating scale at move-in and move-out so the two records are easy to compare.
Step 1
Identify
property, unit, tenant, inspector, and date
Step 2
Inspect
rate every applicable room, surface, and fixture
Step 3
Document
add notes and photos where condition needs context
Step 4
Sign off
record comments, keys, meters, and both confirmations
A clearer handover record
One inspection structure for every room.
A checklist ties observations to the correct unit, date, room, and fixture.
Room-by-room sections
Keep entries, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, storage, balconies, and exterior areas separate so no observation loses its location.
Repeatable condition ratings
Apply the same choices to walls, floors, windows, plumbing, appliances, and fixtures at both ends of the tenancy.
Comments and sign-off
Give tenants space to add comments, then record tenant and inspector confirmations on the completed inspection.
Built around the property
Adapt the checklist without losing consistency.
Start with the handover you manage, then change rooms, inventory, rating labels, and follow-up fields in the builder.
Apartments and condos
Unit details, common interior rooms, balconies, parking spaces, mail keys, fobs, and building access devices.
Single-family homes
Interior rooms plus garage, yard, exterior surfaces, gates, bins, utilities, and multiple sets of keys.
Furnished rentals
Add item counts and condition fields for furniture, linens, cookware, electronics, and removable equipment.
Managed portfolios
Standardize rating choices across properties while conditionally showing only the spaces each unit includes.
Inspection workflow
From property details to a completed handover record.
Generate the starting structure, tailor it to the unit, complete the walk-through, and route anything needing attention.
01
Describe the rental and handover
Name the rooms, appliances, furnishings, outside areas, inspection type, and people who need to review or sign the record.
02
Edit ratings and conditions
Choose labels your team understands and add conditional follow-ups, such as requiring a note and photo whenever repair needed is selected.
03
Walk through in a fixed order
Complete identification first, inspect each room with the tenant, attach close and wide photos, then record meters and access items.
04
Route the completed record
Send submissions to the property inbox or spreadsheet and flag repair items for a separate maintenance workflow.
Checklist vs notes and photos
Why structure matters during a property handover.
Photos show detail, but a checklist supplies the unit, room, fixture, rating, date, and explanation that make each image understandable later.
Approach
What gets recorded
Best read
ApproachLoose notes and camera roll
What gets recordedObservations and photos are captured without consistent labels or room grouping.
Best readFast in the moment, difficult to compare after the handover.
ApproachDownloaded paper checklist
What gets recordedRooms and fixtures are listed, but photos and follow-up work remain separate.
Best readUseful where connectivity is unavailable and manual filing is expected.
Approach
Generated online checklist
What gets recordedEvery rating, comment, image, meter, key, and sign-off stays in one submission.
Best readBest for repeatable move-in and move-out records across multiple units.
Field guide
What a property condition checklist should include.
Build the checklist around evidence someone can understand later: who inspected, what they examined, how it looked, what needs action, and who confirmed the record.
Rooms and components
Inspect in a predictable order.
Group questions by room and show only applicable areas.
- Entry, living areas, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and storage.
- Walls, floors, openings, lights, and outlets.
- Plumbing, appliances, cabinets, and furnishings.
Condition scale
Use comparable rating labels.
Define ratings and separate cleanliness when needed.
- Good, worn, damaged, repair needed, and not applicable.
- Clean or cleaning needed.
- Required detail for problem ratings.
Photos and notes
Attach context to each exception.
Pair a wide location photo with a close detail.
- Description of wear, damage, missing parts, or odor.
- Photos attached to the rated item.
- Tenant comments when observations differ.
Utilities and access
Document the practical handover.
Capture meters and access items issued or returned.
- Electricity, gas, and water readings with photos.
- Keys, fobs, remotes, and parking passes.
- Alarm observations where applicable.
Follow-up and confirmation
Close with open items and sign-off.
Summarize open items before confirmation.
- Item, location, urgency, and responsible team.
- Tenant and property representative comments.
- Names, dates, acknowledgments, and signatures.
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Open toolFAQ
Property condition checklist questions
Practical answers for landlords and property managers planning move-in and move-out inspections.
What is a property condition checklist?
It is a dated record of a rental's rooms, fixtures, ratings, comments, photos, meters, keys, and sign-off. Using the same structure at move-in and move-out makes changes easier to review.
What rooms and items should the checklist cover?
Cover every applicable area. Check walls, floors, doors, windows, lights, outlets, plumbing, appliances, and fixtures. Add balconies, yards, garages, storage, parking, alarms, furniture, and access items when included.
Should move-in and move-out use the same checklist?
Yes. Keep room order, components, and ratings consistent. For move-out, add final meters, returned keys, cleaning, missing inventory, changes, and the earlier submission reference.
Can tenants add comments and sign the inspection?
Yes. Add room or final comments and separate tenant and property representative signatures. Explain what sign-off means in your process and record unresolved observations.
How should property condition photos be collected?
Place uploads beside the rated item, especially for wear, damage, cleaning, or repairs. Request a wide location image and a close detail using consistent room labels.
Can one checklist work for different property layouts?
Yes. Use conditional sections for bedrooms, balconies, garages, yards, storage, or inventory. Keep one rating vocabulary while showing only applicable areas.
Is the property condition checklist generator free?
Yes. Makeform provides unlimited free forms and responses, so you can generate, edit, publish, and reuse property condition checklists without a response cap. The paid tier removes the Makeform badge; it does not unlock basic checklist use.
What happens after an inspection finds a repair?
Capture its location, description, photo, and urgency, then route the submission. Track ownership and status separately so the inspection record stays unchanged.
Make every handover easier to review.
Generate a room-by-room property condition checklist for your next move-in or move-out.
Unlimited free forms and responsesPhotos, notes, and ratingsTenant and inspector sign-off