Tenant Move in and move out inspections

[Andy S.]

I was wondering what is the best way to conduct these? How do fellow landlords do it?

1. Do they take pics of interior at move in and have tenants sign each pic? 

Or just have a tenant sign a move in inspection docs that states everything was checked by tenant and is working fine?

2. At the time of move out, does landlord again take pics? Or just create an inspection doc with checklist and have the tenant sign it?

Taking pics of each wall, can be too many pics and a very large file/pdf to share with the tenant. 

Any advise would be appreciated.

[Nathan Gesner]

I sent you a private message.

I don't restrict certain breeds, but you may want to consider it. I charge a really high fee and require the tenant to carry bite insurance.

Inspections are done on a schedule and always recorded with pictures and/or video. I recommend a full inspection before occupancy, at least one per year, and a full inspection after they move out. Higher-risk tenants are inspected at least twice a year.

You also need to know what you will do if you find a lease violation or other problem during the inspection.