With summer moving season in full swing, here's your 48-hour pre-move-in checklist to avoid costly mistakes:
• Unit Inspection
- Walk through with camera/video (document condition)
- Test all appliances, HVAC, plumbing
- Check smoke/CO detectors (required compliance)
- Verify door locks change/rekey
• Unit Readiness
- Final walkthrough cleaning completed
- Utilities transferred to tenant name
- Lease agreement signed + returned
- Move-in statement photos taken
• Tenant Onboarding
- Welcome packet with building rules
- Emergency contact numbers
- Trash/recycling schedule
- Parking assignment confirmed
- WiFi/cable setup if provided
• Documentation
- Move-in checklist photos dated/time-stamped
- Utility meter readings recorded
- Keys/fobs handed over with receipt
Missing even one step costs 3x more later in disputes or emergency repairs. What's the #1 move-in mistake you see? Drop it in comments below.