Field notes
Guides.
Practical, plain-spoken guides to inspecting a property, protecting a deposit, and signing off on a sale — written for the people who do the walk-throughs.
- 01Checklist
The Move-Out Inspection Checklist, Room by Room
A complete, room-by-room move-out inspection checklist for renters and landlords: what to clean, what landlords check, and how to document the unit.
- 02How-to
How to Document a Rental at Move-In
A move-in inspection checklist for renters: the exact steps to document an apartment's condition on day one — room by room, photographed and signed.
- 03Guide
Wear and Tear, or Damage? Your Deposit Depends on It
Normal wear and tear vs. damage: what a landlord can deduct, security-deposit return deadlines, and the evidence that wins a dispute.
- 04Checklist
The Final Walk-Through Before Closing
A complete final walk-through before closing checklist: what to test, how to confirm agreed repairs, and what to do if something's wrong before you sign.
- 05Guide
How to Get Your Full Security Deposit Back
How to get your security deposit back in full: a step-by-step recovery roadmap from move-in to refund, with the timestamped proof each step depends on.