Getting your deposit back, plainly
Short guides for the day you move in and the day you move out. General information: the rules depend on your country and your lease.
Seal your move-in photos, free
Move-in and move-out checklist, room by room
What to check the day you move in and the day you leave: the order of the walk-through, what to note, what to photograph and how to get it in writing with your landlord. Free printable sheet.
Kitchen
Damp stain above the windowBathroomDated move-in photos: how to take them so they count
How to photograph a rental at move-in so the photos are clear and their date can be shown: framing, notes, what to keep, and why the camera date is not enough.
Sealed · 3 photos22 October 2026, 10:42Fingerprint: ce01432efcd46059abe9547fde85d172099b7bb3319ebf1c6e4623c9d0c80033How to get your rental deposit back: steps when you move out
What to do from giving notice until your deposit is returned: the check-out, the written request, how to answer a deduction and who to ask. General information.
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When you move in, photograph what is already damaged. We seal the time and a fingerprint of every photo, and your landlord gets a link to confirm it. No account.