Routine rental inspection checklist
Checklist template
Check this template against your local regulations and your own policies before you use it.
- Business
- Location
- Date
Inspection
At each routine inspection, as often as the lease and local law allow
| Done | Task | Notes | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before the visit | |||
| Give the tenant the written notice your local tenancy law requires | |||
| Read the last inspection report and the entry condition report | |||
| Check for open maintenance requests on the property | |||
| Entry and living areas | |||
| Check the walls, ceilings and floors for damage, marks or stains | |||
| Check the doors, locks and windows open, close and lock | |||
| Check the window coverings and light fittings work | |||
| Kitchen | |||
| Check the stove, oven, range hood and dishwasher work | |||
| Check under the sink for leaks or water damage | |||
| Check the benches and cupboards for damage | |||
| Bathrooms and laundry | |||
| Check for leaks at taps, toilets and showers, and around the base of each | |||
| Check for mold, and that the exhaust fans work | |||
| Check the grout, seals and tiles are intact | |||
| Bedrooms | |||
| Check the walls, floors, closets and window locks | |||
| Outside | |||
| Check the gardens, lawns and paths are kept as the lease requires | |||
| Check the gutters, roof, fences, garage and sheds for visible damage | |||
| Safety | |||
| Test the smoke alarms, and note their type and expiry | |||
| Check for trip hazards, loose railings and damaged steps | |||
| Check the number of people and pets living there matches the lease | |||
| After the visit | |||
| Write the report, with dated photos of each issue | |||
| Send the report to the owner with recommended repairs and quotes | |||
| Raise maintenance work orders for anything the owner approves | |||
| Write to the tenant about anything they need to fix, and when you’ll check it | |||
- Completed by
- Checked by (manager)
- Date
- Notes
