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Property management glossary
Maintenance & operations

Move-out inspection

Plain-English definition

A documented review of a rental’s condition near or after the end of occupancy.

What move-out inspection means in practice

The inspection compares current condition with the move-in baseline and distinguishes maintenance, ordinary wear, and potential resident-caused damage. Timing, resident participation, notices, and deposit deductions are governed by local law.

Example

The manager uses the same room sequence and photo angles as move-in, then creates a separate make-ready scope and deposit review.

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