apartment_checklist
Overall
- Square Meters _____________
- Asking Price _____________
- Utilities Price _____________
Documents And Possession
- Sale agreement
- Sale transfer deed
- Possession letter
- City registration certificate
Construction & Compliance
- Build plan approval
- Occupancy certificate
- No-Objection certificate (NOC) from the builder
Financial & Dues
- Property tax receipts
- Encumbrance certificate
- No dues from building association
- Bank No-Objection certificate (NOC) for loan closure
- Property Insurance docs
- Final inspection documents
Structure
- No cracks, damp marks, uneven walls, bad wall painting
- Windows open and close, and are sealed (no wind when closed)
- Doors open and close without scratch or noise
- Floor is even, no lose tiles, no cracks
- Check if painting is done properly and double layer
- Kitchen cabinets are aligned, decent quality, open and close
- Balcony railings are stable and not rusty
Plumbing
- All taps work and have normal pressure
- Check leaks or moisture under sink (kitchen, bathroom)
- Check damp marks on corners of walls, ceiling, and floor
- Check leakage in shower, bathtub, toilet, and washing machine
- Check leaks in heating radiators
Electrical
- Check all light switches work
- Check all power sockets work
- Check for exposed wides
- Check circuit breaker box is well installed
Hygiene & Sanitation
- Check for signs of bugs
- Check for signs of bed bugs
- Check if there walls and floors are clean (no stains, mold, oils)
- Check if bathroom and kitchen sinks smell bad
- Check path to garbage disposal is normal
Facilities
- Entrance is secure
- Lift and staircase are usable
- Parking available
- Nearby stores, nearby gym, public transport
Utilities
- Mobile signal inside
- Internet connection available (fiber)
- No smell from kitchen gas connection
- Underground storage is usable
Source: (https://www.confident-group.com/blog/things-to-check-before-moving-into-apartment/)