Rental Flat Inspection and Handover Checklist HomeHNI | 2026-10-29 https://www.homehni.in/property-guides/rental-flat-handover-checklist Agree what is included and record the condition of the home before keys, furniture and responsibilities change hands. QUICK CHECKLIST [ ] Confirm the exact flat, move-in date and authorised handover contact. [ ] Separate rent, deposit, maintenance, utilities and optional charges. [ ] Inspect and photograph existing condition with permission. [ ] List included furniture, appliances, keys and access devices. [ ] Record meter readings and unresolved repairs. [ ] Keep a dated handover record and copies of the agreed terms. PROPERTY / LISTING REFERENCE: __________________________ LOCATION: _____________________________________________ VISIT / DISCUSSION DATE: _______________________________ NOTES TO RESOLVE: 1. Ask what the advertised rent includes [ ] Confirm the proposed move-in date and agreement duration. [ ] Ask about notice, renewal, repair and move-out arrangements. [ ] Put important agreed terms in the written agreement rather than relying on a chat message alone. Notes: ________________________________________________ 2. Inspect the home with everyday use in mind [ ] Ask about water supply, drainage, electricity arrangements and ventilation. [ ] Check that the advertised parking and access arrangements are available to this tenancy. [ ] List repairs needed before occupation and agree who will arrange them and when. Notes: ________________________________________________ 3. Create an inventory for a furnished home Keys and access - Number of keys, cards and remotes handed over: __________________ Furniture - Items supplied and visible wear or damage: __________________ Appliances - Items demonstrated, condition and issues not yet resolved: __________________ Walls and fittings - Existing marks, leaks, broken fittings or agreed repairs: __________________ Meters - Reading, date and a permitted photograph where useful: __________________ Notes: ________________________________________________ 4. Confirm shared-facility and upkeep arrangements [ ] Ask who pays which recurring charges and how changing bills are shared. [ ] Confirm arrangements for visitors, deliveries and moving furniture. [ ] Check any conditions that affect your intended use before agreeing to the tenancy. Notes: ________________________________________________ 5. Make the final record together Notes: ________________________________________________ 6. Compare another rental when important details remain unclear Notes: ________________________________________________ Read the full guide, qualifications and official references at: https://www.homehni.in/property-guides/rental-flat-handover-checklist This checklist records questions and observations; it does not verify a property or transaction.