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Move-In Manager
Moving a new tenant in involves a lot of steps — screening, lease signing, deposit collection, inspections, key handoff, and more. The Move-In Manager walks you through a 20-step checklist organized into four phases so nothing falls through the cracks. Each step saves automatically, so you can work through it over days or weeks at your own pace.
The four phases: Screen the applicant (background check, employment verification, references), prepare the lease (terms, signing, deposit and first rent collection), document property condition (inspection, photos, meter readings, utilities), and hand off (keys, emergency contacts, rules, payment setup). Links to our background check tool and tenant search database are built right into Step 1.
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The Complete Move-In Playbook
Moving a tenant in the right way sets the tone for the entire relationship. Skip a step and you could end up with an unscreened tenant, a missing lease signature, no move-in photos for a deposit dispute, or a confused tenant who doesn’t know how to pay rent. The Move-In Manager makes sure none of that happens.
The 20-step checklist is broken into four logical phases. Phase 1: Screen — run a background check, search the peer review database, verify employment and references, and make your approval decision. Phase 2: Lease — set terms, create and sign the lease, collect deposit and first month’s rent. Phase 3: Condition — inspect the property, photograph everything, note existing damage, record meter readings, confirm utilities. Phase 4: Handoff — give keys, share emergency contacts, provide rules, and set up the payment method.
Each step saves automatically as you check it off. Come back anytime to pick up where you left off. When every step is complete, mark the checklist as done and the tenant automatically moves from prospect to active status in your Tenant Hub.
Related Tools
Background Check
Included
Step 1 of the move-in process — screen your applicant before approving them.
Search Tenants
Included
Step 2 — check what other landlords say about this applicant.
Tenant Hub
Included
Add the prospect to your tenant directory before starting the checklist.
Eviction Laws by State
Included
Know the rules before you sign — lease requirements vary by state.
📋 Move-In Documents
Start every tenancy with the right paperwork — state-compliant, cited to actual statutes, pre-filled with your tenant data.
Move-In Documents
🏠 Full Residential Lease
From $11.99
Complete state-compliant lease with addendums and required disclosures.
🔍 Move-In Checklist
From $12.99
Room-by-room condition report protecting you against future deposit disputes.
📝 Lease Addendum
From $12.99
Add pet policy, parking terms, or custom clauses to any lease.
Also Useful at Move-In
🚪 Notice to Enter
From $4.99
Required advance notice before accessing your rental unit.
📆 Lease Termination Notice
From $7.99
Have a termination notice ready for month-to-month tenancies.
📈 Rent Increase Notice
From $4.99
State-compliant notice with correct required notice period.
Up to 50% off with membership. Every document is generated from your state’s actual landlord-tenant statutes — cited, pre-filled with your tenant data, and ready to sign. View all documents →