PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INSPECTION CHECKLIST

LOCATION PREPARED BY DATE

TASK / ITEM CONDITION / DETAILS

HEATING & COOLING

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

ELECTRICAL
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

PLUMBING

TURN ON AND OFF ALL FAUCETS

ALLOW WATER TO RUN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES

CHECK DRAINAGE IN EACH BASIN

CHECK FOR LEAKS AND DRIPS

WINDOWS

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

DOORS

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

FLOORS

WINDOWS

CLOSET INTERIOR

CLOSET DOORS

ELECTRICAL

OVERHEAD LIGHTING / FANS

BEDROOM 2
WALLS

FLOORS

WINDOWS

CLOSET INTERIOR

CLOSET DOORS

ELECTRICAL

OVERHEAD LIGHTING / FANS

LIVING ROOM

WALLS

FLOORS

WINDOWS

ELECTRICAL

OVERHEAD LIGHTING / FANS

KITCHEN

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

BATH

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
CHECK THAT TOILETS ARE PROPERLY SET FOR SAFETY AND LEAKS

CHECK CABINETS, CLOSETS, AND FLOORS FOR MOISTURE

WALLS

FLOORS WINDOWS

BONUS ROOM

WALLS

FLOORS

WINDOWS

CLOSET INTERIOR

CLOSET DOORS

ELECTRICAL

OVERHEAD LIGHTING / FANS

HALLWAYS

WALLS

FLOORS

WINDOWS

ELECTRICAL

OVERHEAD LIGHTING / FANS

EXTERIOR, PORCHES, AND DECKS

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

ATTIC AND BASEMENT

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

GARAGE AND ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES

INSPECT DOORS

ENSURE THAT ANY REMOTE DOOR OPENERS ARE AVAILABLE

CHECK FLOORS FOR CRACKS AND PROPER DRAINAGE

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL SMOKE / CO2 DETECTORS

ANY SECURITY SYSTEMS

INTERCOMS

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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