Reconcile Furnished Apartment Inventory Discrepancies

Cost Savings

Checklist Tasks

• Photograph each furnished item from multiple angles for clear documentation.
• Cross-check landlord’s inventory list with your photos to spot missing or swapped items.
• Test all appliances and electronics; record non-working features or safety issues.
• Inspect upholstered furniture for stains/damage and record findings with timestamped photos.
• Measure and confirm all listed soft furnishings to catch substitutions or omissions.
• Check inside drawers and cabinets for listed kitchenware; note absent or mismatched items.
• Review artwork and decorative items for chips or fading and document flaws.
• Compare mattresses and bedding to the list, verifying size, brand, and cleanliness.
• Request written clarification for vague inventory descriptions from the landlord.
• Submit a signed, dated discrepancy report with evidence to landlord and a neutral party.
• Keep copies of all correspondence and evidence in a secure, cloud-based folder.
• Schedule a joint walkthrough with the landlord to resolve and document discrepancies.