Why the inventory matters
The inventory of fixtures fixes a reference snapshot of the home. Without a check-in inventory, it is impossible, when the tenant leaves, to tell real damage from ordinary wear. This document is what makes returning the security deposit objective rather than a fight.
Check-in and check-out
A check-in inventory is taken at the start of the tenancy and a check-out inventory at the end. Comparing the two determines any deductions from the deposit. It is in both parties’ interest that it be detailed, dated and signed.
The inventory in structured management
Annexed to the lease, the inventory is most valuable when it stays easy to find. A digital rental management tool keeps these documents tied to each unit, ready to produce on the day the tenant moves out.