How to use this sheet: walk the unit at move-out with this list. Mark each line pass, fail, or N/A. Every line needs a photo before work starts and a photo after it's done. That photo record is what protects you if an owner or a new tenant ever questions what was done.
Kitchen
- Cabinets clean inside and out, doors and drawers aligned and closing properly (photo)
- Countertops free of burns, stains, chips (photo)
- Sink and faucet function, no leaks, caulking intact (photo)
- Appliances clean, functioning, no damage (fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave/hood fan) (photo)
- Backsplash and walls clean, no grease buildup or damage (photo)
- Flooring clean, no damage, no lifting or gaps (photo)
- Light fixtures and outlets functioning (photo)
Bathroom(s)
- Toilet stable, flushes properly, no leaks at base (photo)
- Tub/shower caulking intact, no mold, drains properly (photo)
- Vanity and sink clean, no chips or leaks (photo)
- Exhaust fan functioning (photo)
- Flooring clean, no damage (photo)
- Mirror and light fixtures intact and functioning (photo)
Bedrooms (repeat per bedroom)
- Walls patched and painted, no holes or marks (photo)
- Closet doors and tracks functioning (photo)
- Flooring clean, no damage (photo)
- Windows open, close, lock, and screens intact (photo)
- Outlets and switches functioning (photo)
Living areas / common rooms
- Walls patched and painted (photo)
- Flooring clean, no damage (photo)
- Windows and screens functional (photo)
- Baseboards and trim intact (photo)
Safety
- Smoke detectors present in required locations, tested, batteries fresh (photo)
- Carbon monoxide detector present where required, tested (photo)
- Fire extinguisher present if required by unit type, charged (photo)
- Locks on all exterior doors functioning, keys accounted for (photo)
- Handrails and stair treads secure if applicable (photo)
Paint
- All walls one consistent, current colour, no touch-up patches visible (photo)
- Ceilings free of stains or damage (photo)
- Trim and doors painted, no chips (photo)
Flooring (whole unit)
- Consistent condition throughout, no mismatched patches (photo)
- No trip hazards, lifting, or gaps (photo)
- Grout and caulking intact where applicable (photo)
HVAC / mechanical
- Furnace filter replaced (photo)
- Thermostat functioning (photo)
- Vents clean and unobstructed (photo)
Final walk
- Unit cleaned top to bottom (photo)
- All keys, fobs, and remotes accounted for
- Written scope matches what was actually done
- Final photo set delivered to property manager same day work completes
This checklist is provided free by Roy Poisson Contracting, Windsor and Essex County. Use it on every turn, with every vendor. If you'd rather hand the whole thing to one guy who already works this way:
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