Cleaners change surfaces
Scrubbing, polishing, and repairs can change how walls, floors, and fixtures appear later.
The move-in walkthrough sets the record for everything later.
The condition of the apartment is easiest to document before furniture, cleaners, and everyday life change it. MyKeyz helps both sides create a verified move-in record room by room from day one.
WHAT TO DOCUMENT
What to photograph on move-in day.
Use the walkthrough to document every room in a clear, simple order. The goal is a move-in record both sides can easily review later.
| Room | What to Document |
|---|---|
| Entry & Hallway | Walls, floors, doors, intercom, light switches |
| Kitchen | Surfaces, appliances, cabinets, sink, tiles |
| Living Room | Walls, flooring, windows, AC units, fixtures |
| Bedrooms | Walls, floors, wardrobes, windows |
| Bathrooms | Tiles, grout, fixtures, toilets, shower screens |
| Balcony | Floors, railings, walls, outdoor fixtures |
THE FIRST FEW DAYS
The original condition is easiest to document before daily life changes the apartment.
The earlier the walkthrough happens, the easier it is to document the property clearly while everything is still fresh, visible, and unchanged. Furniture, movers, cleaners, maintenance work, and everyday living slowly change the space over time. MyKeyz helps both sides keep a verified move-in record before the apartment starts evolving.
Walk through before unpacking
Document the apartment room by room before furniture and boxes change the space.
Share the move-in record early
Send the verified handover record to the landlord or agent soon after the walkthrough so both sides start from the same documented condition.
Keep the original verified record
Store the original move-in record with your lease and handover documents for future move-out reviews.
BEFORE CLEANERS AND MOVERS
The apartment changes faster than people remember.
Cleaners, movers, maintenance work, and furniture deliveries can quickly change the appearance of a property. Small marks disappear, surfaces get polished, furniture covers walls, and details become harder to connect back to move-in day later. Document the apartment first while everything still reflects the original handover condition.
Movers change the space
Boxes, furniture, and deliveries make it harder to separate original condition from move-in wear later.
Photos are more useful with structure
A room-by-room walkthrough keeps every photo connected to its place, notes, and context later.
COMMON QUESTIONS
The practical details.
How long should the walkthrough take?
Most apartments can be documented in less than an hour when the walkthrough follows the property room by room.
Should I photograph only damaged areas?
No. Wide room photos help establish the overall condition of the apartment and give close-up photos proper context later.
When should I share the move-in record?
Send the verified handover record soon after the walkthrough so both sides keep the same documented version of the property from day one.
READY?
Ready for your handover?
Download MyKeyz before key collection and create the verified move-in record before the apartment changes.