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Directions for use of this sample checklist:

  1. Place the words "yes" or "no" or any other descriptive word in the appropriate blank to indicate whether a defect exists. Explain any problem to the best of your ability in the comment section of the checklist or on another sheet of paper.
  2. Place N/A (not applicable) if the item does not apply to your rental unit.

 DEFECTS

Bathroom

Kitchen

Living Room

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Dining Room

Other Rooms

Common Areas

Door

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceiling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elec. outlets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light fixtures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heating vents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baseboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faucet leaks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stairs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Locks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Furnace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermostat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elec. wiring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pest infested

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No hot water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plaster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor tile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bathtub

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toilet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sink

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabinets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pipes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments:
Source: Legal Aid Bureau

Last date of legal review 5/00(MLAN/AC/DT)

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