Moving in and checklist

When you move in!

When moving into a private rental property, there are a number of legal and practical issues that you as a tenant should be aware of. These issues are crucial to ensure that the tenancy meets the agreed standards and to avoid potential conflicts with the landlord later in the tenancy or when moving out.

Below are some of the things you should be aware of:

• Section 90 of the Rent Act states that landlords who rent out more than one residential apartment are obliged to organise a move-in inspection when the tenant moves in. At the inspection, a move-in report must be prepared that describes the actual condition of the tenancy. The tenant must be summoned to the inspection and the report must be handed over to the tenant at the inspection, either physically or as a digital document.

The move-in report is of significant importance as documentation of the condition of the tenancy at move-in. It is crucial for determining the extent of the tenant's repair obligation upon vacating. The report should be detailed and can be supplemented with photo documentation, as this can minimise the risk of disputes about the condition of the property later on.

It can be important, especially when you move out, if the landlord has not prepared a move-in report - contact us for further advice on this.

It is important that you, as a tenant, also inspect the property after you have received the keys to the property. If you find any deficiencies in the tenancy, you must report them to the landlord within two weeks of the start of the tenancy, cf. section 91 of the Rent Act.

If you haven't prepared a defect list for the landlord within the first two weeks, contact us to discuss what you can do next.