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Lease Signing & Move-In Checklist

Everything to prepare before handing over the keys to a new tenant.

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Before Lease Signing

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Lease agreement reviewed and customized for your stateAll addendums prepared (pet, parking, utilities, etc.)Lead paint disclosure (required for pre-1978 homes)Move-in inspection form preparedKeys, garage remotes, mailbox keys readyUtilities: confirm transfer to tenant's nameSecurity deposit collectedFirst month's rent collected

At Lease Signing

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Walk through lease terms with tenantBoth parties sign and date all pagesTenant receives copy of signed leaseCollect emergency contact informationProvide your contact info and maintenance request processExplain trash/recycling scheduleExplain any HOA rules that apply to tenantsProvide move-in gift (optional — builds goodwill)

Move-In Day

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Complete move-in inspection together with tenantBoth parties sign inspection reportTake timestamped photos of all roomsHand over all keys and access devicesShow tenant how to operate thermostat, appliancesPoint out water shut-off, electrical panel, fire extinguisherConfirm tenant has renter's insurance (if required)Welcome them — good landlord-tenant relationship starts now

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