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How to Carry Out a Property Inventory

A step-by-step inventory process for recording the contents and condition of a rental property.

10 Jul 20266 min readReviewed 10 Jul 2026
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Prepare the inventory before keys are handed over and while the property is clean and accessible.

List each room, fixture, appliance, item of furniture, key, remote control and meter reading.

Describe condition precisely rather than using vague terms such as 'good'.

Take clear dated photographs or video showing existing marks, damage and appliance condition.

Landlord and tenant should inspect the record together, note disagreements and sign or acknowledge the final version.

Provide both parties with the same digital or printed copy and keep it with the lease.

Repeat the process at checkout so deposit decisions can be based on comparable evidence.

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