Assessment of Condition of Rental Property This checklist will help you protect your initial deposit. Using the key to the right, fill in the letter that best describes the condition of your unit when you begin your lease, and then give a copy of this checklist to your landlord to be filed away. When you move out, request this checklist from your landlord, fill in the “End of Lease” column, and then return it to your landlord. Your landlord may want to corroborate your assessment using the “Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment” column.	Key Missing M Good condition G Scratched S Damaged D Broken B Repair needed R

Exterior	Beginning of lease	End of lease	Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment	Comments
Front door
Front screen door
Back door
Back screen door
Screens and storm windows
Windows and frames
Mailbox
Doorbell
Apartment number
Garbage container
Recycling containers
Security intercom
Other

Kitchen	Beginning of lease	End of lease	Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment	Comments
Windows
Blinds/curtains
Floor
Walls
Ceiling
Lights and switches
Outlets
Stove
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Sink
Cabinets and counter
Baseboards
Trim
Other

Dining room	Beginning of lease	End of lease	Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment	Comments
Windows
Blinds/curtains
Carpet or floor
Walls
Ceiling
Lights and switches
Outlets
Baseboards
Trim
Other

Living room	Beginning of lease	End of lease	Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment	Comments
Windows
Blinds/curtains
Carpet or floor
Walls
Ceilings
Outlets
Lights and switches
Baseboards
Trim
Cable outlet
Other

Hallway and stairwell	Beginning of lease	End of lease	Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment	Comments
Carpet or floor
Walls
Ceiling
Lights and switches
Outlets
Baseboards
Trim
Stair treads
Landing and handrail
Other

Bedroom #1	Beginning of lease	End of lease	Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment	Comments
Door
Windows
Blinds/curtains
Carpet or floor
Walls
Ceiling
Lights and switches
Outlets
Closet
Baseboards
Trim
Other

Bedroom #2	Beginning of lease	End of lease	Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment	Comments
Door
Windows
Blinds/curtains
Carpet or floor
Walls
Ceiling
Lights and switches
Outlets
Closet
Baseboards
Trim
Other

Bedroom #3	Beginning of lease	End of lease	Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment	Comments
Door
Windows
Blinds/curtains
Carpet or floor
Walls
Ceiling
Lights and switches
Outlets
Closet
Baseboards
Trim
Other

Bathroom #1	Beginning of lease	End of lease	Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment	Comments
Door
Window
Blinds/curtains
Floor
Walls
Ceiling
Sink
Tub and/or shower
Toilet
Cabinet, shelves, closet
Towel bars
Lights and switches
Outlets
Baseboards
Trim
Other

Bathroom #2	Beginning of lease	End of lease	Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment	Comments
Door
Window
Blinds/curtains
Floor
Walls
Ceiling
Sink
Tub and/or shower
Toilet
Cabinet, shelves, closet
Towel bars
Lights and switches
Outlets
Baseboards
Trim
Other

Furniture	Beginning of lease	End of lease	Landlord’s end-of-lease assessment	Comments
Kitchen chairs
Tables
End tables
Lounge chairs
Couches
Lamps
Desks
Desk chairs
Bookshelves
Beds
Mattresses
Dressers
Other