Tenant’s Pre-inspection List

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Tenant’s Pre-inspection List

In anticipation of entering into a lease with _______________ (“Landlord”), the Landlord and I, ______________ (“Tenant”), have each examined the premises and each agrees that the specific items are in good, clean and sanitary order, and in good condition and repair, unless noted to the contrary in this checklist.

If Landlord and Tenant do, in fact, enter into a Lease Agreement, then at the end of the lease term, Tenant agrees to return the premises in a condition that matches the condition of the premises at the beginning of the lease term, as reflected in this checklist, except for such deterioration that might result from normal use of the premises and furnishings.

As part of the consideration for the rental of the premises, Tenant voluntarily assumes the risk of any defects in the premises either known, or that should have been known to Tenant in the exercise of ordinary care at the beginning of the lease term, unless Tenant gives written notice to Landlord to correct the defects, prior to entering into Lease Agreement.

Kitchen: ____________ (OK or Not).

Floors clean

Carpet

Sink

Stopper

Strainer

Countertops

Cabinets

Exhaust fan works

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Trays and Shelves

Freezer

Microwave

Trash Compactor

Range

Pans/racks

Light switches

Bulbs

Windows

Screens

Drapes, curtains, blinds

Door

Locks

Latches

Surfaces

Walls

Ceiling

Smoke detector

Fire sprinkler, extinguisher

Dining Room: ____________.

Floors

Carpets

Lights

Windows

Screens

Walls

Ceiling

Drapes

Blinds

Shades

Doors

Locks

Latches

Surfaces

Fireplace

Flue clean

Ceiling fan

Smoke detector

Bookshelves

Light Switches

Living Room: ___________.

Floors

Carpets

Lights

Windows

Screens

Walls

Ceiling

Drapes

Blinds

Shades

Doors

Locks

Latches

Surfaces

Doorstops

Fireplace

Flue clean

Ceiling fan

Smoke detector

Bookshelves

Light Switches

Bathroom 1: _________.

Toilet

Faucets

Sink

Stopper

Mirrors

Towel bars

Shower curtain rod

Shower curtain

Shower enclosure

Cabinet

Tile

Tile grouting

Tub caulking

Tub chips

Bulbs

Light Switches

Vent fan

Floors

Walls

Ceiling

Windows

Screens

Curtains

Blinds

Shades

Doors

Locks

Latches

Surfaces

Bathroom 2 __________.

Make Second column and comment accordingly.

Bedroom 1: ___________.

Walls

Floors

Carpets

Ceiling

Lights

Light Switches

Windows

Screens

Curtains

Blinds

Shades

Doors

Locks

Latches

Surfaces

Closets

Smoke alarm

Bedroom 2 or more: _______.

Make extra columns and comment accordingly.

Hall: _____________.

Floor

Walls

Stairway

Closets

Ceiling

Light switches

Bulbs

Windows

Doors

Locks

Latches

Surfaces

Smoke alarm

Hall 2: ________.

Make another column and comment accordingly.

Other rooms or locations:

Comments:

Tenant acknowledges that the smoke detector was tested in the Tenant's presence and operated properly and its operation was explained to Tenant. Tenant agrees to test, and be responsible for testing, the detector at least once every three months and to report any problems to Landlord in writing. If the detector is battery operated, Tenant agrees to replace the battery as necessary with a new alkaline battery (unless applicable laws require otherwise).

_______________ ______________

Tenant Landlord

Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that they have each read this checklist and agree that the condition and contents of the above-mentioned rental dwelling are, without exception, as represented in this checklist. Tenant understands that Tenant is liable for any damage done to this dwelling as outlined in the Lease Agreement. Both parties acknowledge receiving a copy of this checklist.

_______________ ______________

Tenant Landlord

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