Apartment Move-In Checklist: Ensure Transparency and Get Your Issues Fixed!

Write down all pre-existing damage on a checklist. Alongside visual documentation, it's important to create a written record. You can either use a simple checklist or create a document where you describe each pre-existing issue in detail. Note the location size and extent of the damage so you have a complete overview of the apartment's condition when you've moved in. Communicate with your property manager. While documenting on its own is key it's also a good idea to inform your property manager or landlord about any outstanding issues you discover during your inspection.