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Property management glossary
Maintenance & operations

Property inspection

Plain-English definition

A structured review of property condition, safety items, lease concerns, and needed follow-up.

What property inspection means in practice

Inspection scope varies by purpose—move-in, routine, seasonal, move-out, or lender/insurance. Good records connect each finding to evidence, priority, responsibility, and a closed-loop task while respecting notice and entry rules.

Example

A quarterly exterior inspection identifies a loose handrail, creates a work order, and records the completion photo.

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