​​Vetting the Property

*Check all the furnishings and make sure everything works in the lodging.

(*turn things on, sit on furnishings, etc)

TAKE NOTES & PHOTOS FOR YOUR REFERENCE

Please use the checklist below.

 

General Items

Check for Cleanliness (incl. smells and dust)

Rooms, kitchen, under sinks, bathrooms,

hallway/building. closets, & all furniture

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Neighborhood Vibes (Safety)

Attention to sounds in the street and

the apt/home, streets (incl. adjacent streets)

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Building, Home, Room and Apartment Entry

Verify functionality, comfort level with digital entry, doorman/security,

NO exit/entry without door person, is there lock out service,

NO key entry (fingerprint or code)

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Windows

Open and close, lock/unlock

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Walls

Check the walls for cleanliness,

paint chipping and defects.

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Power Outlets

Plug something into the plugs in all rooms

(outlets can be dead, or reset with button)

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Light Switches

Turn on/off a few times

(throughout the room/apt)

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Garbage

Disposal location & garbage can(s) functional

(interior garbage not leaking or dirty)

 

Environment Overview

(assess natural light and the general sounds in the building)

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Bedroom(s)

Mattress(es)

(cleanliness & comfort (lay on bed)

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Bed Linen

Throw, Comforter & Sheets

(cleanliness- stains or smell & quality)

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Bedroom Door(s)

open/close, check the locks (use keys), turn doorknob(s)

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Bed Pillows

(touch them & lay on them)

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Desk & Chair

(sit, move up/down, check sturdiness)​​

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​Common Space(s)

Sofa Bed

(open it up)​

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Couch/Sofa

(sit- comfortable & sturdy)​

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Dining Room (sturdy)

Table

Dining Chairs

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Other Furnishings

Coffee tables

Clothing storage

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Fan(s)/AC

(turn on/off - leave on during visit)

...cooling/oscillates

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Freestanding (or Wall Fan(s)

Ceiling Fan(s)

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Heating

Check source, getting warm & switches 

(turn on/off a few times)

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Lighting

Check lighting... lamps & switches 

(turn on/off a few times)

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Ceiling Lights & Lamp(s)

Hallway(s), kitchen, living spaces​

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Kitchen

Flooring

(check for stains & wear)

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Stovetop & Oven

turn on flame (turn up/down- stays lit)

ask how to use it, if needed

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Cabinets

(open/close, note cleanliness & contents)

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Basic Cookware

flatware, pot/pans, dishes, glasses,

wine opener, can opener, etc.

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Bathroom(s)

Lights

(turn on)​​

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Toilet

flush it, check the seat isn’t loose,

look underneath for leaks​​​

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Shower & Sink

Turn on water, does it get/stay hot

-good pressure, water draining in sink(s)

-water draining in the shower completely

(check for mold)

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Washer and/or Dryer

(turn on, ask how it works)​

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Power Generator

(turn on, have/need gasoline)

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Terrace

(open/close sliding/standard door)

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Terrace Furniture

(sit on them, check for wear and tear)

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Note: you are also checking these things, to avoid damage claims.