Deposits and Move-In/Move-Out
Count the Keys on Move-In Day
List every key, fob, garage remote and mailbox key you receive, and have you and your landlord both sign the list. Missing keys at move-out often mean paying for rekeying. If you want extra security, ask your landlord first instead of changing anything yourself.
Make the move-in sheetWhy this helps
Keys go missing, and that can turn into a bill for rekeying. A list you both signed means you and your landlord agree on the count, on the day you move in and the day you leave.
Do this
- List every key, fob, garage remote, and mailbox key you receive. Small things like a mailbox key are the ones that get lost.
- Have you and your landlord both sign the list. Two signatures mean the same count for both of you.
- If you want extra security, ask your landlord first instead of changing anything yourself. A quick ask keeps things friendly.
Next step
Sign the list at the door while your landlord is still there. It takes a minute, and you'll both be glad you did.