The Socrates Move-In Inspection Checklist/Statement is an important document that protects both landlords and tenants. Both parties should maintain signed and dated copies of the completed checklist.

USE TO:

• describe existing damages to the premises and the estimated cost of repairing such damages, if any
• ensure that tenants are not charged for causing damage to something that was defective prior to them moving in
• ensure that tenants take responsibility for any additional damage to the premises

TERMS AND CONDITIONS COVERED INCLUDE:

• summary of state law on providing move-in inspection checklists/statements to the tenant
• list of all existing damages, if any, to the fixtures in the rental property

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