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Move-out inspection checklist
Move-out, item by item, next to the move-in. The move-out inspection settles what the resident owes and what was normal wear. Its items mirror the move-in's, with two areas the move-in doesn't need: cleaning, and damage beyond normal wear. Walk it the same way, in the same order, so the two documents can be read side by side.
15 items in 6 areas · the built-in “Move-out inspection” template, as it ships
How to run it
Three passes, in walking order
Walk it empty
After the belongings are out and before any cleaner or painter goes in. Anything fixed before the walk can't be documented.
Separate wear from damage
Faded paint and a worn path in the carpet are wear. Holes, burns, pet stains and missing fixtures are damage. The checklist keeps “Damage beyond normal wear” as its own area for that reason.
Reconcile against the move-in
Every deduction points to an item that reads differently now than it did at move-in. In Sitesui the comparison view and the comparison PDF do the lining-up for you.
The checklist
Move-out inspection
Assess condition at move-out for deposit reconciliation.
Built-in template, as it ships · reviewed against the app on 2026-09-18
| Kitchen | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances condition & clean | ||||
| Cabinets & countertops | ||||
| Sink & faucet | ||||
| Flooring |
| Bathrooms | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet, tub & shower | ||||
| Sink, vanity & caulking |
| Living areas | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walls & paint (holes, marks) | ||||
| Flooring / carpet | ||||
| Windows, blinds & screens | ||||
| Doors & locks |
| Cleaning | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General cleanliness | ||||
| Trash & belongings removed |
| Damage | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damage beyond normal wear | ||||
| Odors / pet damage |
| Keys & access | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All keys & remotes returned |
In the app an item can also answer as pass/fail, done/not done or a number, and any Fair or Poor item becomes a work order in one tap. The PDF prints the checklist as shown, with a notes line per item and a signature block.
The finished report
Complete the walk and the PDF exists
Every item with its rating, notes and photos; an action-items table by priority; signatures captured on the phone or through a link. No export step. See a finished one before you sign up.
Built for property managers
Property manager
Move-ins, move-outs, routine walks, turnovers — and the vendors who keep the units running.
Pick “Property manager” at signup — or start from this page and it's already picked — and the app leads with this template and speaks the trade's words.
Questions
Move-out inspection: what people ask
Should the resident be present?
Where the lease or the state allows it, yes — a resident who watched the walk disputes less. Some states give residents the right to attend; check yours. Either way, send them the completed report the same day.
How long do I have to return the deposit?
It varies by state, from about two weeks to over a month, and usually requires an itemized statement. The move-out report is the itemization; the deadline is your state's.
Does the PDF include a comparison?
The template PDF is the blank checklist. The comparison — move-in next to move-out with what changed highlighted — is produced in the app when a move-out is started from a completed move-in.
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