Move-in and move-out checklist for landlords, with photos
Walk the unit with your phone. Rentsprig starts you with six rooms and 35 common items (walls, floors, windows, appliances, smoke detector, keys) that you can rename, add to or remove. Tap Good, Fair, Poor or Damaged, add a note and, with Pro, photos from the camera that are shrunk on your device and embedded in the PDF. At move-out, Pro copies the same rooms, then compares the two checklists and lists every item that changed, worse first, with the move-in and move-out photos side by side.
A real Rentsprig move-out comparison (example duplex unit, 2 Oct 2026)
| Room | Item | Move-in | Move-out | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living room | Floor / carpet | Good | Poor | Worse | Out: Two stains by the sofa area |
| Kitchen | Countertops | Good | Damaged | Worse | Out: Burn mark 6 cm next to stove |
| Bedroom 1 | Walls & ceiling | Good | Fair | Worse | Out: Nail holes from pictures |
| Living room | Windows & screens | Fair | Good | Better | Out: Screen repaired during tenancy |
Source: Rentsprig example move-in (1 Sep 2024) and move-out (30 Sep 2026) checklists; 31 other items unchanged.
Rentsprig vs the alternatives
Published prices, each checked on the date shown; prices change, so confirm on each site.
| Product | Price | Free | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rentsprig Pro | $29/year or $39 once | Unlimited rent receipts and reminder letters (small footer), 1 property, 1 move-in checklist | live |
| TurboTenant | Essentials $149/year; Pro $199/year (1-10 units) | free plan | 2026-10-02 |
| RentRedi | Standard $12/month billed annually; $29.95 monthly | not checked today | 2026-10-02 |
| zInspector | From $22/user/month | not checked today | 2026-10-02 |
Why teams pick Rentsprig
- Comparison report: every item whose condition changed since move-in, worse first, with notes from both visits.
- Photos from your phone camera, embedded in the PDF, side by side in the comparison.
- Keys and meter readings recorded, with signature lines for landlord and tenant.
- Private: photos stay on your device; nothing is uploaded.
How it works
- At move-in, go room by room: rate each item, add notes and photos, record keys and meter readings, and both sign the PDF.
- At move-out, make the move-out checklist from the move-in one (Pro) and rate the same items.
- Download the comparison report: what changed, worse first, with photos side by side.
FAQ
Can I add photos?
Yes, with Pro. Take them with your phone camera or pick files; Rentsprig shrinks each one on your device and embeds it in the PDF.
Can I change the rooms and items?
Yes. Rename any room or item, add rooms and items, or remove what the unit does not have.
Why not an inspection app like zInspector?
zInspector is a dedicated inspection app from $22 per user per month (Capterra, checked 2 Oct 2026), aimed at managers and teams. Rentsprig's photo checklist and comparison come with Pro at $29 a year or $39 once.
Does the checklist decide the deposit?
No. It records condition on two dates. Deposit deductions and deadlines are set by local law; Rentsprig is not legal advice, so check your local rules.
Is my data private?
Yes. Rentsprig runs in your browser: tenants, ledgers, checklists and photos are saved only on your device and the PDFs are made there. Nothing is uploaded.
Can I cancel Pro?
Yes. The $29 yearly plan cancels any time from your Stripe receipt email; the $39 Lifetime plan is one payment with nothing to cancel.