Before you unpack in your first student home
A practical order for the room inventory, photos, shared spaces and reporting issues.
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Before you turn
the key.
Moving in, taking a holiday or handing over a property? Know what to look for and how to describe the condition you find.
01 / GUIDES
Students and Erasmus
A new city and a new room. Know what to check on arrival.
02 / GUIDES
Rental homes
Check the same details when you collect and return the keys.
What to check when moving in
A room-by-room plan for visible damage, meters and keys.
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One last check before moving out
Use arrival photos as a reference and take fresh departure photos.
Read the guideWhat makes a useful condition photo?
Combine an overview, a close-up and a short description.
Read the guideKeys, access cards and remotes
Count each type separately and distinguish missing items from untested ones.
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Make meter readings easy to understand
Keep the meter identity, reading, unit and date together.
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Short stays
In a holiday apartment or cabin, check before unpacking and again before leaving.
04 / GUIDES
Property agents
A reusable order for each property, fresh observations for each handover.
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Take your checklist with you.
Open, download or print a free checklist for a rental handover or a short stay.
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