A practical renter resource from Savvy Digs
Start your renter record on day one.
A practical starting point for creating a clear move-in record before the first day gets away from you. Take a little time to document what you see, organize the details, and keep a record you can revisit.
One-time price: $19
Move-in day
Notice it. Record it. Keep a copy.
Why make a move-in record?
Details are easier to keep when they are fresh.
A clear record can help you remember what you noticed and when you raised a question. It is a practical habit—not a guarantee about a deposit or a dispute.
Notice details while they are easy to see
Walk through the home with a simple structure for noting existing wear, damage, and questions.
Keep photos and notes organized
Give dated room-by-room photos and written observations a place you can find again.
Track the follow-up
Keep repair questions, messages, responses, and receipts together instead of relying on memory.
Make a useful record for later
Build a move-in reference you can compare with your notes when it is time to move out.
A useful page to fill in
Pair each photo with a dated note.
Start with a wide room view, then photograph a detail up close. The blank record below keeps the notes, filenames, and next steps together.
Printable log preview
Room / item condition record
Show the full room
Show one close-up
Room or item
Date and time
Observed condition
Photo file name(s)
Question or follow-up, sent to whom, and date
Take the wide view first, then a clear close-up. Match the photo file names to the written record and keep the original images.
Inside the kit
Printable PDF included
A practical worksheet for documenting your move-in condition, keeping dated room and item notes, and organizing follow-up.
Printable Move-In Protection Kit PDF
Your one-time $19 purchase includes a printable renter-focused PDF with a move-in checklist, room-by-room condition and photo records, utility checks, and dated note space. The download is available after payment verification.
Start with what is ready
Use the free checklist today
The move-in checklist video is not available here yet. The existing free checklist is ready to use.
Educational information, not legal advice
This kit is for general renter education and record-keeping. It is not legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and cannot guarantee a deposit return or any particular outcome. Rental rules vary by location; confirm deadlines and requirements with a local housing authority or qualified professional.