For Landlords
Possession checklist
When we take possession of a home, every item below gets rated Good, Fair, or Poor with notes — so the property's starting condition is documented before a resident moves in.
1. Exterior
- •Driveway (concrete level/sink, oil stains)
- •Trees
- •Lawn (good / dry / bald)
- •Flower bed
- •Electrical outlet
- •Foyer area (bird nests, wasp hives, etc.)
- •Foyer light
- •Door lock
- •Doorbell
- •Storm door (if any)
- •Weatherstrip
- •Lights
1.3 Backyard
- •Lawn (good / dry / bald)
- •Trees
- •Ground
- •Water faucet
- •Exterior outlet
2. Garage
- •Garage door (with remote)
- •Lighting
- •Electrical outlet
- •Sprinkler panel
- •Floor cleanliness (oil stains)
- •Breaker box and water heater
3. Living room
- •Drywall and baseboard paint (peeling / dirt)
- •Electrical outlet faceplates
- •Light fixtures
- •Windows, frames and screens (working locks)
- •Flooring (carpet / vinyl — clean, cracks)
- •Ventilation cover cleanliness
- •Fireplace cleanliness
- •Blinds
4. Kitchen
- •Appliances (working)
- •Plumbing
- •Garbage disposal
- •Light fixtures
- •Electrical outlets
- •Pantry lighting
- •Cabinets / under-sink boards
5. Bathrooms
- •Sink (condition, drain, water stop)
- •Toilet (condition, cleanliness)
- •Bathtub (condition, drain, water stop)
- •Door stopper
- •Electrical outlet
- •Faucet and shower head (leaks, water pressure)
- •Toilet paper holder
- •Towel bar
- •Lights
6. Master bathroom
- •Sink (condition, drain, water stop)
- •Toilet (condition, cleanliness)
- •Bathtub (condition, drain, water stop)
- •Door stopper
- •Electrical outlet
- •Faucet and shower head (leaks, water pressure)
- •Toilet paper holder
- •Towel bar
- •Lights
7. Bedrooms (master and each bedroom)
- •Light fixtures
- •Door stopper
- •Drywall and baseboard paint (peeling / dirt)
- •Blinds
- •Windows, frames and screens (working locks)
- •Flooring (carpet / vinyl — clean, cracks)
8. Whole-home items
- •Furnace (heat, filter)
- •Water heater
- •CO / smoke detectors
- •Plate lock, weep holes (front door, garage door, back door)
- •House and yard free of trash and debris
- •Stairs and rails condition
- •Roof and gutter condition
- •Chimney condition
- •Foundation condition
- •Lead-based paint: owner's certification
- •Thermostat
Every completed checklist includes location, date, who took possession, and any additional comments.