Sample Tenant Checklist
Here is a sample tenant checklist. It may be necessary to add line items regarding the following: Section 8, lead paint, mold, etc. It is key to know which addendums and additional information must be provided to new tenants. There is a download link at the bottom of the sample.
Applicant Name:_____________________________________________________________
Applicant Name: ____________________________________________________________
Rental Property Address: ____________________________________________________
Unit Number: ________________________________________________________________
Move-In Date: _______________________________________________________________
1._____ Received Rental Application
2._____ Started a New Physical and Digital Folder for Tenant
3._____ Background Check Completed
4._____ Credit Check Completed
5._____ Received Employment Verification Form
6._____ Verified Previous Landlords
7._____ Contacted Previous Landlords
8._____ Made Copies of Back and Front of Applicant(s) ID(s)
9._____ Explained All Rules and Procedures to Tenant
10.____ Explained Emergency Procedures to Tenant
11.____ Tenant Signed Lease Agreement
12. _____ Provided Tenant With Your Contact Information
13. ____ Received Entire Security Deposit
__________Date Security Deposit Received
14.____ Lease Agreement Signed
__________Date Lease Signed
__________Date Lease Begins
__________Date Lease Ends
15.____ Received Entire First Month’s Rent
__________Date First Month’s Rent Received
16. ____ Received Proof of Renter’s Insurance
17.____ Repaired Any Damage to Property
18.____ Cleaned Property
19.____ Tenant has Signed Rental Unit Condition Checklist
20.____ Changed Door Locks (If Applicable)
21.____ Transferred All Utilities to Tenant’s Name (if applicable)
Utility:___________________ Date of Transfer:____________
Utility:___________________ Date of Transfer:____________
Utility:___________________ Date of Transfer:____________
22.____ Pet Addendum Signed
__________Date Addendum Signed
23.____ Received Pet Deposit
__________Date Pet Deposit Received
Date All Items Completed:__________________________________________________
Signature of Landlord/Property Manager:_________________________________
