Move-in inventory checklist for rented homes in Ireland

By the DepositSafe team · Updated 13 October 2026 · Free to print and share

A written record of the condition of a home on the day you move in is the best protection for your deposit, whether you are the tenant or the landlord. When the tenancy ends, deductions are judged against it: the RTB expects a landlord to show the condition of things before and after the tenancy. Fill this in together on move-in day, take dated photos as you go, and both sign it.

How to use it

Walk through every room together. For each item, write its condition in a few words (for example "good", "small scratch on left door", "carpet worn by the window").
Take a photo or video of every room and of anything already damaged. Make sure the date is recorded, and note the photo numbers next to each item.
Both sign and date the last page, and each keep a copy.
At the end of the tenancy, use the "At move-out" column in the same way.

The tenancy

Address
Landlord or agent
Tenant(s)
Move-in date
Deposit paid

Meters and keys

Item	At move-in	At move-out
Electricity meter reading
Gas meter reading
Water meter reading (if any)
Keys, fobs and remotes (how many)

Room by room

Entrance and hall

Item	At move-in	At move-out
Front door, locks and keys
Walls and ceiling
Floor or carpet
Lights and switches
Smoke alarm (test it)

Living room

Item	At move-in	At move-out
Walls and ceiling
Floor or carpet
Windows, locks and curtains or blinds
Heating (radiators, storage heaters)
Sockets, lights and switches
Furniture (list each item)

Kitchen

Item	At move-in	At move-out
Cooker, hob and extractor
Fridge and freezer
Washing machine / dryer / dishwasher
Sink, taps and drainage
Cupboards, drawers and worktops
Floor, walls and ceiling
Fire blanket (if supplied)

Bathroom

Item	At move-in	At move-out
Toilet, sink, bath or shower
Taps, shower head and water pressure
Tiles, grout and sealant
Extractor fan and window
Mirror, cabinet and fittings
Signs of damp or mould

Each bedroom

Item	At move-in	At move-out
Walls and ceiling
Floor or carpet
Windows, locks and curtains or blinds
Bed, mattress and wardrobe
Heating, sockets and lights

Outside and shared areas

Item	At move-in	At move-out
Garden, yard or balcony
Bins and bin collection details
Parking space or bike storage
Post box

Signatures

Tenant signature and date
Landlord or agent signature and date

Keep the inventory and the deposit together. With DepositSafe the check-in record and the deposit live in one place.

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