Move-in checklist
Notice what is easy to miss during a busy move.
A checklist helps you notice conditions that are easy to miss during a busy move—and difficult to reconstruct months later. Free, private, and part of the DwellCapsule approach to renter-controlled documentation.
What to notice, and why
Categories connected to real starting-condition outcomes.
- Floors and walls
- Document existing marks, scratches, stains, holes, or damaged finishes so the starting condition is clearer later.
- Appliances
- Record missing parts, unusual sounds, visible wear, or existing malfunction before regular use changes the context.
- Plumbing
- Document leaks, staining, slow drainage, low pressure, and signs of water damage while the starting condition is observable.
- Doors and windows
- Record damaged locks, screens, frames, seals, glass, or hardware so existing conditions are not overlooked.
Functional-condition blind spots
Functional conditions can be easy to overlook during a busy move and may become harder to date or contextualize after regular use begins. A structured checklist helps the renter capture both visible and functional starting conditions.
- slow drainage
- intermittent leaks
- unusual appliance sounds
- weak heating or cooling
- damaged locks or hardware
- loose fixtures
- intermittent electrical issues
Start with the most important areas and return to the checklist after the move.
What's inside
- Room-by-room capture prompts
- The details renters commonly miss
- Neutral observation examples
- A move-in day sequence you can actually follow
- Print- and phone-friendly formats
We use your email to send the checklist and occasional updates. Your information is never shared with landlords or partners.