Checklist Must be Provided – The owner is obligated to complete and provide a move-in checklist to the tenant at the start of their tenancy if they collect a security deposit. After completing a move-in inspection, both the tenant and landlord must sign and date the checklist.[1]
Washington Move-in/Move-out Checklist
Last updated June 9th, 2025
A Washington move-in/move-out checklist records a property’s condition and cleanliness before and after a tenant’s occupancy. The checklist reduces the potential for disagreements over whether the current or previous tenant caused damage to the property.