PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INSPECTION CHECKLIST
PREPARED BY
DATE
TASK / ITEM
RAISE AND LOWER THERMOSTAT TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION
CHECK ALL VENTS / RADIATORS FOR PROPER FUNCTION
ALLOW HEAT TO RUN AND SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY
ALLOW A/C TO RUN AND SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY
LOCATE COLD AIR RETURNS. CHECK FOR PROPER PLACEMENT
TURN ON AND OFF ALL SWITCHES AND FIXTURES
PLUG A RADIO OR LAMP INTO EACH OUTLET
TEST DOORBELL
CHECK THAT HEAVY DUTY LINES EXIST WHERE NEEDED
TURN ON AND OFF ALL FAUCETS
ALLOW WATER TO RUN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES
CHECK DRAINAGE IN EACH BASIN
CHECK FOR LEAKS AND DRIPS
INSPECT ALL GLASS FOR BREAKS AND CRACKS
OPEN AND CLOSE ALL WINDOWS
CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS BY HOLDING A MATCH OR LIGHTER
CHECK THAT SCREENS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION
CHECK HARDWARE, LOCKS AND HINGES
CHECK THAT ALL DOORS OPEN EASILY AND PROPERLY
ENSURE LATCHES CATCH
OPEN DOORS TO CHECK FOR PROPER STOPPER ALIGNMENT
CHECK ALL DOOR LOCKS FOR FUNCTIONALITY
CHECK FOR GAPS UNDER DOORS AT THRESHOLDS
DOORS
LOCATION
HEATING & COOLING
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
WINDOWS
CONDITION / DETAILS
WALLS
FLOORS
WINDOWS
CLOSET INTERIOR
CLOSET DOORS
ELECTRICAL
OVERHEAD LIGHTING / FANS
WALLS
FLOORS
WINDOWS
CLOSET INTERIOR
CLOSET DOORS
ELECTRICAL
OVERHEAD LIGHTING / FANS
WALLS
FLOORS
WINDOWS
ELECTRICAL
OVERHEAD LIGHTING / FANS
INSPECT CABINETRY FIXTURES AND FINISHES
INSPECT COUNTERTOPS FOR CRACKS AND SCRATCHES
CHECK CABINETRY FOR STURDY SHELVING AND HINGES
CHECK DRAWERS FOR SMOOTH OPENING AND CLOSING
CHECK APPLIANCE FUNCTIONALITY AND PROPER HOOK-UPS
WALLS
FLOORS
WINDOWS
ALLOW SHOWERS / TUB FIXTURES TO RUN
CHECK FOR PROPER FLOW AND TEMPERATURE
ALLOW WATER TO "PUDDLE" TO CHECK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE
CHECK BASINS FOR CHIPS / CRACKS
FLUSH TOILETS
BATH
KITCHEN
BEDROOM 1
BEDROOM 2
LIVING ROOM
CHECK THAT TOILETS ARE PROPERLY SET FOR SAFETY AND LEAKS
CHECK CABINETS, CLOSETS, AND FLOORS FOR MOISTURE
WALLS
FLOORS WINDOWS
WALLS
FLOORS
WINDOWS
CLOSET INTERIOR
CLOSET DOORS
ELECTRICAL
OVERHEAD LIGHTING / FANS
WALLS
FLOORS
WINDOWS
ELECTRICAL
OVERHEAD LIGHTING / FANS
CHECK SIDING / BRICK FOR CONDITION AND EVEN COVERAGE
CHECK SIDING / BRICK FOR APPEARANCE
CHECK GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS, AND DRAINAGE AREAS
CHECK SIDEWALKS, PORCH AND PATIO FLOORS FOR CRACKS
ENSURE STURDINESS OF ALL RAILINGS
CHECK FOR LOOSE / EXPOSED NAILS AND SCREWS
CHECK STURDINESS OF PORCHES AND DECKS
CHECK FOR MOISTURE / MOLD
INSPECT WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS FOR WATER DAMAGE
INSPECT ALL HVAC SYSTEMS
CHECK VENTILATION SYSTEM ELEMENTS
INSPECT FOR SIGNS OF INFESTATION
INSPECT DOORS
ENSURE THAT ANY REMOTE DOOR OPENERS ARE AVAILABLE
GARAGE AND ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES
ATTIC AND BASEMENT
EXTERIOR, PORCHES, AND DECKS
BONUS ROOM
HALLWAYS
ASK ABOUT ANY LOCK CODES
CHECK FLOORS FOR CRACKS AND PROPER DRAINAGE
ALL SMOKE / CO2 DETECTORS
ANY SECURITY SYSTEMS
INTERCOMS
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
MISCELLANEOUS
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