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For move-ins, move-outs and every repair in between

Document every turnover. Stay ahead of every repair.

Walk each unit room by room at move-in and move-out, work out the deposit return, log repair requests and keep preventive maintenance on schedule.

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  • A printable 76-item room-by-room checklist with signature lines
  • A deposit-return worksheet that pulls damage charges from the inspection
  • A 500-row repair log with target response times by priority
  • A preventive schedule pre-filled with common tasks
What's inside

A tour, tab by tab

Screenshots show the included sample data. Click any screenshot to enlarge it.

Tab · Inspection

Inspection

Property, unit, tenant and dates up top; then about 76 items across entry, living areas, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, exterior and safety. Pick a condition at move-in and move-out, add notes and charges; worse conditions are flagged.

Inspection
Inspection: move-in and move-out condition side by side, with changes flagged.
Tab · Deposit Return

Deposit Return

Deposit held, damage from the inspection, unpaid rent, cleaning and other deductions, the refund or balance owed, and the return deadline from your state's number of days (check your state's rule).

Deposit Return
Deposit Return: deductions, refund due and the return deadline.
Tab · Maintenance Log

Maintenance Log

Date reported, property, unit, issue, category, priority, vendor, status, completion date and cost. Days open and an overdue flag use your target times.

Maintenance Log
Maintenance Log: priority, status, cost and days open.
Tab · Dashboard

Dashboard

Open and overdue requests, spend this year by property and category, average days to complete, overdue preventive tasks and data checks.

Dashboard
Dashboard: open and overdue requests and spending by property.

Preventive Schedule

Tasks like HVAC filters, smoke/CO tests, gutters and water-heater flushes, with how often, when last done, next due and status.

In your download

Everything arrives in under a minute

Move-In/Move-Out Inspection & Maintenance Log (Excel, with sample data)

A blank Excel copy, ready for your records

A one-click Google Sheets copy link

A Start Here tab with setup steps

Is it right for you?

Who it's for

A great fit for

  • Landlords who do their own move-in and move-out walkthroughs
  • Anyone who wants repair history and costs for each property

Not built for

  • Photo storage (keep photos in your own folders and reference them in notes)
  • Work-order apps for maintenance teams
Why it's the smart buy

More built in than a free template. A fraction of a subscription.

Everything a small landlord needs for the 2026 tax year, without another monthly bill or a bank login.

Our templatesRent & TallySubscription landlord appsFree templates onlineShoebox + bank statements
One-time price, no monthly feeYesMonthly or yearly feeFreeFree
Ready for tax year 2026 (mileage rates, $2,000 1099-NEC threshold)Built inVariesRarely updatedNo
Schedule E-style expense categories13 categoriesVariesSometimesNo
Contractor totals and likely 1099-NECsYesVariesRarelyNo
Works in Excel and Google SheetsBothApp onlyUsually oneNo
No bank login neededNever askedOften asks to linkYesYes
Built-in checks catch missing dataYesVariesRarelyNo
You keep your file foreverYesTied to your planYesPaper only
Sample data and a setup guideYesUsuallySometimesNo

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Questions

Inspection & Maintenance Log FAQ

Can I use the inspection for every turnover?

Yes. Copy the Inspection tab for each turnover (the Start Here tab shows how), or print it and fill it in on site.

Does it know my state's deposit deadline?

No. Deposit rules vary by state, so the number of days is a setting you fill in. The worksheet then works out the date.

Can I change the repair categories or target times?

Yes. Priorities and target days are settings on Start Here.

Do they work in Google Sheets as well as Excel?

Yes. Every template comes as Excel files (sample and blank) plus a link that puts your own copy in Google Drive in one click. Excel 2010 or later on Windows or Mac, and Excel for the web, all work. No macros or add-ins.

Is there a subscription?

No. Each template is a one-time purchase. The file is yours to keep and use.

How do I get my files?

Right after checkout you'll see your download and Google Sheets links, and we email them to you as well.

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A room-by-room inspection, a deposit-return worksheet, a repair log and a preventive maintenance schedule.

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