Can a tenant dispute the move-in checklist?
Yes — give the tenant a chance to review and flag anything they disagree with before both sides acknowledge it, so the record reflects a shared understanding rather than a one-sided assessment.
From the guide Move-In & Move-Out Checklists.
At move-in
- Walk the unit room by room with the tenant, or immediately after handoff.
- Photograph existing wear, damage, or issues.
- Have both sides acknowledge the condition report.
Read the whole guide: Move-In & Move-Out Checklists
More questions about Move-In & Move-Out Checklists
- Can I require a photo of a particular item?
- Who should be present for the move-in walkthrough?
- What counts as normal wear and tear?
- How many photos should a move-in checklist include?
- Can I get somebody else to do the inspection?
- Why does a contractor show as “Not stated” rather than available?
- Can I inspect without typing?
- Why did saying “cracked” not mark the item damaged?
- Is my voice recorded?
- Can my tenant carry out the inspection themselves?
- What if I change something the tenant recorded?
- Can a tenant report a repair from the inspection?
- Does the automatic photo review decide anything?
- Why does an item say the photo does not show enough to tell?