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Rental Turnover Walkthrough Inspection Report
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Yes / OK Checked and satisfactory · Fix Issue observed · NT Not tested or inaccessible · NA Not applicable. A blank box means no result was recorded.
Walkthrough kit · Flashlight, phone, flat and Phillips drivers or multi bit driver, GFCI tester, small lamp, stable step stool, marker, tissue and dry paper towels.
1. Entry, doors and stairs
| Item | Yes / OK | Fix | NT | NA | Room / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approach, steps and landings are even and free of loose edges | |||||
| Handrails and guards are secure under normal use | |||||
| Entry door opens and closes without binding | |||||
| Key, latch and deadbolt work with the door closed | |||||
| Hinges, strike plate and knobs are secure | |||||
| Weather seals, sweep and threshold are intact | |||||
| Interior doors, closet tracks and stops work |
2. Windows and living areas
| Item | Yes / OK | Fix | NT | NA | Room / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Each accessible window opens, stays open as designed and closes | |||||
| Latches engage with the sash fully seated | |||||
| Glass, frames and screens are intact | |||||
| Sills and wall below are dry with no swelling or staining | |||||
| Blinds, rods and coverings operate and are secure | |||||
| Walls, ceilings and trim checked for holes, stains and loose pieces | |||||
| Flooring, seams and thresholds checked for lifting or trip edges |
3. Kitchen cabinets and surfaces
| Item | Yes / OK | Fix | NT | NA | Room / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet boxes and shelves are secure and do not sag | |||||
| Door hinges hold and doors close squarely | |||||
| Drawers stay on tracks and stops hold | |||||
| Cabinet bottom and toe kick are dry and firm | |||||
| Sink rim, backsplash and countertop seams have a continuous bead bonded to both surfaces, free of cracks, gaps or lifted edges | |||||
| Countertop edges and laminates are secure | |||||
| Appliance fronts, handles, racks and seals are intact |
4. Sinks, faucets and drains
| Item | Yes / OK | Fix | NT | NA | Room / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basin and cabinet dry before flow test | |||||
| Hot and cold controls operate and shut off | |||||
| Handle stems and faucet base stay dry while running | |||||
| Spout and sprayer operate without unintended leakage | |||||
| Visible supply valves and hoses stay dry during use | |||||
| Water drains freely during normal flow | |||||
| Partly filled basin drains without backup or dripping below | |||||
| Visible P trap and drain joints are dry during discharge | |||||
| Smooth rigid drain or ribbed flexible section identified | |||||
| Cabinet dry on repeat check after shutoff |
5. Bathrooms and laundry
| Item | Yes / OK | Fix | NT | NA | Room / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet flushes, refills and stops running | |||||
| No movement during normal use or water at toilet base | |||||
| Tub and shower drain freely without pooling or backup | |||||
| Tub, shower corners and floor edges checked for gaps or soft finishes | |||||
| Bath exhaust fan and light operate independently where equipped | |||||
| Washer area and visible hoses checked for moisture or damage | |||||
| Dryer lint screen and accessible duct checked for lint or crushing | |||||
| Exterior dryer flap opens during normal use if safely visible | |||||
| Tub and shower sealant forms a continuous bead with no open gaps or cracks | |||||
| Running bath fan holds a light tissue at the grille; result recorded |
6. Lighting, equipment and alarms
| Item | Yes / OK | Fix | NT | NA | Room / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test each switch and record each dark bulb or fixture by location | |||||
| Covers and fixtures appear intact with no scorch marks | |||||
| Heat or cooling responds at normal controls where appropriate | |||||
| Supply and return grilles are clear | |||||
| Installed appliances checked using normal controls where safe | |||||
| Record accessible smoke and CO alarm test results per manufacturer | |||||
| Record any disconnected utility or appliance that prevented testing | |||||
| Accessible wet area GFCI trips on TEST and restores power on RESET; locations recorded | |||||
| Alarm manufacture date, known install date and replacement due date recorded by room |
7. Exterior and signs of hidden damage
| Item | Yes / OK | Fix | NT | NA | Room / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siding checked from grade for cracks, gaps, swelling or loose boards | |||||
| Trim below windows and at corners checked for staining | |||||
| Gutters and downspouts visibly intact from ground level | |||||
| Drainage and splashback checked near foundation | |||||
| Existing crawlspace vents clear of debris with intact screens | |||||
| Access hatch and surrounding area checked without entry | |||||
| Ceilings and hatch edges checked for stains, odor or condensation | |||||
| Unseen attic, crawlspace or suspected hidden damage referred as needed | |||||
| Closets, cabinet backs, under sinks and bathroom ceiling corners checked for moisture or suspected growth |
Repair log and final verification
Record an owner and due date for each issue. Recheck the original symptom after repair.
| Room / item | Finding / photo | Priority / owner | Due | Retest / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
This report records visible conditions and normal operation on the date shown. Document inaccessible areas and refer suspected concealed damage or structural movement for professional assessment.
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