Inspection
Property Inspection
A documented check of a residential or commercial property's condition, used by landlords, property managers, real estate agents, and tenants.
What is a Property Inspection?
A property inspection is a check of a property's condition, typically performed at specific moments: move-in, move-out, periodic, pre-listing, or pre-purchase. It is used to record the state of the property, document damage, and resolve disputes.
Common Use Cases
- **Move-in inspection** — capture condition before a new tenant
- **Move-out inspection** — compare to the move-in baseline
- **Periodic inspection** — quarterly or annual check-ins
- **Pre-listing inspection** — for sellers preparing for market
- **Pre-purchase inspection** — for buyers
What a Modern Property Inspection Produces
- Side-by-side, photo-annotated condition report
- Tenant and landlord signatures
- Branded PDF deliverable
- Optional: tenant self-inspection via a portal link
Related Terms
- Home Inspection
A documented check of a residential property's condition, typically performed before sale or purchase, by a licensed home inspector.
- Move-In Inspection
A documented check of a rental property's condition at the start of a tenancy, used as a baseline for the move-out inspection.
- Move-Out Inspection
A documented check of a rental property at the end of a tenancy, used to determine security-deposit deductions.
Looking for software that helps your team capture these inspections in the field? See our field inspection software or construction inspection software.