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Move-in / move-out inspection report
- California pre-move-out inspection: how it works Under Civil Code § 1950.5(f) you can ask for an inspection up to two weeks before move-out and fix the listed items. Timing, photos and the 21 days. Updated Sep 29, 2026
- Is a move-in checklist required? State laws compared Several states make a move-in condition checklist mandatory. Statutes, deadlines and consequences by state, plus how to do the walkthrough and photos. Updated Sep 29, 2026
- Normal wear and tear vs damage: what can be deducted What counts as normal wear and tear under US deposit law, 24 examples from carpet to nail holes, how useful life limits the charge and how to prove it. Updated Sep 29, 2026