Move In and Move Out Checklist? Procedures?

[Joey Gorombey]

Hi All,

I've been a landlord for about a year, and inherited tenants with the property. One tenant is moving out. I have a few questions for people that have conducted move outs with tenants before:

 In your own experience, what is the best way to conduct a tenant move out, particularly with a tenant that you never saw move in? 

Do you provide them a checkout form, or conduct a walkout inspection with them? 

What would be grounds for keeping a portion, or all of, the security deposit? Aside: I live in Missouri. 

What is your turnover procedure for tenants? Do you advertise only after the unit is professionally cleaned? Do you charge your previous tenant a fee for cleaning?

Thanks in advance!

Joey