Check-in inventory

When you sign the rental agreement (i.e., before moving in), you will also perform a check-in inventory. This process involves thoroughly inspecting the residence. Then, you will complete and sign a document that lists all the furnishings/equipment in your rental unit, noting their physical state.

The various meters will be read (e.g., electricity, gas, water) to establish their starting points. You will also pay your first month’s rent, including utilities, as well as your security deposit. If you go through a rental agency, you will have to pay an administrative fee for the inventory process.

You can make changes to the inventory within 10 days of moving in and during the first month you use heating if you notice any issues that were not immediately apparent during the initial inventory.