Rental Property Checklist

[Bryan Sowieja]

Asking the forum to share their favorite Rental Property/Landlord Checklist:

I'll start:

New Tenant Move In Checklist: All these items occur after the showing and before they get keys.

Signed Lease

Signed Utilities Agreement

First Month Rent and Security Deposit via guaranteed funds prior to obtaining keys

Re-Key apartment and provide Keys

Move in Letter

Move In Inspection Checklist Email

Smoke Detector Email

[Andrea M.]

I change the locks right after previous tenant moves out or at the time of the eviction as instructed by the Sherriff in my area.

1 - completed & signed rental application

2 - all supporting documents have been submitted by the prospective tenant - copies of the following-photo id, proof of income, social security cards for anyone over 18 who will be occupying the property

3 - Deposit received - at least security deposit with default notice

The documents I have prepared upon move in

- balance of funds required to get keys and sign the lease

- rental package revised and completed for prospective tenant & myself to review together & sign which included lease, deposit receipt, tenant behavioral policy, move out instructions, notice to all tenants -that is a form I created which advises the tenants on grass cutting , possible liens/notices/fines from the city, what not to flush or put into the sinks (feminine products, cooking oil -used or unused), pet addendum if applicable