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Move-in condition report checklist

Your move-in photos are your record of how the property looked on day one. Work through each room below, then record it all in the free KeepMyBond move-in report, which timestamps and fingerprints every photo.

Top tips

  • Photograph every wall, floor, appliance and fixture, with date stamps.
  • Take a wide shot first, then close-ups of anything already marked, with something for scale.
  • Compare against the agent's condition report and add your own comments where you disagree.
  • Return the signed condition report within the time your state allows (for example, 7 days in NSW) and keep a copy.
  • Keep your original photos and a PDF copy somewhere safe, not just on one phone.

Every room

  • Wide shot from each corner, then close-ups
  • Walls, ceilings and skirting boards (marks, holes, scuffs, paint)
  • Floors and carpets (stains, scratches, wear, lifting)
  • Doors, handles, locks and door stops
  • Windows, screens, blinds and curtains
  • Light switches, power points and light fittings
  • Smoke alarm present (note it; don't test-remove it)

Kitchen

  • Benchtops and splashback (chips, burns, cracks)
  • Oven, cooktop and rangehood, inside and out
  • Dishwasher, fridge space, sink and taps
  • Cupboards and drawers, inside and out
  • Exhaust and any water damage under the sink

Bathroom and toilet

  • Shower screen, tiles and grout (mould, cracks)
  • Bath, basin, vanity and mirror
  • Toilet, seat and cistern
  • Exhaust fan, towel rails and taps
  • Signs of leaks or water damage

Bedrooms

  • Built-in wardrobes: doors, tracks, shelves
  • Carpet or floor under where furniture will go
  • Window coverings and screens

Laundry

  • Tub, taps and washing machine connections
  • Dryer vent or fittings, cupboards and floor

Living and dining

  • Heating and cooling units (and remotes)
  • Fireplace or heater, if any
  • Any furniture included in the lease

Outside

  • Garden beds, lawn and paving
  • Balcony or deck, railings and drains
  • Garage, carport, letterbox and clothesline
  • Bins and keys/remotes received (photograph them)

Turn this checklist into a PDF report

Room by room, with timestamps and SHA-256 fingerprints on every photo. Free, and stored on your device.

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Rules differ by state. See the bond guides for every state and territory.

General information, not legal advice. Your KeepMyBond report supports, but doesn't replace, the official condition report. Check your state's official source for condition report rules and time limits.