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Apartment Viewing Checklist Template
A copyable apartment viewing checklist template with must-checks, lease questions, photo notes, nice-to-haves, and post-tour decision prompts.
Updated 2026-06-19
Use this template before a rental tour so the viewing produces useful evidence. It separates deal breakers from lease questions and nice-to-have details before the apartment starts to blur together with every other option.
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Apartment Viewing Checklist
Viewing name: [property/address nickname]
Viewing date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
People attending: [names]
Must-check items
- [ ] Water pressure and drainage: [result]
- [ ] Locks, entry, windows, and visible damage: [result]
- [ ] Heat/cooling, outlets, phone signal, and lighting: [result]
- [ ] Damp, smell, noise, pests, or repair signs: [result]
- [ ] Storage, laundry, trash, mail, parking, or bike access: [result]
Questions to ask
- Lease length, renewal, break clause, and fees: [answer]
- Deposit, application fee, utilities, and move-in cost: [answer]
- Repairs, maintenance response, pets, guests, and building rules: [answer]
- Move-in date, keys, access, parking, and delivery rules: [answer]
Photo or note reminders
- [detail to photograph if allowed]
- [measurement or condition note]
- [view, light, storage, or street noise note]
Post-tour decision
Deal breakers found: [yes/no + detail]
Questions still open: [list]
Would apply only if: [conditions]
Do not apply because: [reason]Useful variants
- Shared flat version: add roommate rules, kitchen storage, guest policy, cleaning expectations, and shared bill questions.
- Family version: add commute, stroller or bike storage, laundry access, bedroom light, and noise checks.
- Remote work version: add desk location, outlet count, internet options, call noise, and daylight checks.
- Low-pressure version: keep only five must-check items and three questions for a fast tour.
How to adapt it
Replace bracketed text with your details, remove sections you do not need, and keep the final version short enough for the reader to act on.
FAQ
Can I use this during the tour?
Yes. Keep the live version short, then add details immediately after the viewing while the apartment is still fresh.
Should I include photos?
Only where allowed. Photo notes are useful for measurements, condition, light, storage, and repair questions.