Short Term Rental Inspection Checklist
This checklist focuses on steps to rou3nely inspect the quality and safety of a vaca3on rental property, and does not offer guidance and best practices for maintaining ameni3es such as barbecues, pools, hot tubs, or other ameni3es frequently included in vaca3on rentals.
MaintainX
07/19/2022
Short Term Rental Inspection Checklist
This checklist focuses on steps to rou3nely inspect the quality and safety of a vaca3on rental property, and does not offer guidance and best practices for maintaining ameni3es such as barbecues, pools, hot tubs, or other ameni3es frequently included in vaca3on rentals.
Preparation
Make sure to thoroughly clean your hands
Make sure to wear disposable gloves on both hands throughout the inspec7on
Record the 7me/date started and stopped for 7me of work
General
Confirm all lights are working correctly
Make sure all windows are locked and func7oning correctly
Confirm all clocks are displaying the correct 7me
Does the WiFi work and display the network & password?
Set the thermostat to cool in the summer and heat in the winter
Make sure there is a first aid kit
Make sure there is a fire ex7nguisher
Kitchen
Check countertops, surfaces, and floor for cleanliness
Check under kitchen sink for CDC-approved cleaning supplies
Make sure the garbage disposal is working, and check for leDover debris and smell
Confirm trash has been empFed and a new bag is in the can
Make sure all kitchen supplies have been replaced with new products
Make sure the dishwasher is clean and empty
Confirm the refrigerator and freezer are clean and empty
Check the oven for cleanliness
Are all small appliances clean and opera:onal?
Check windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers are all clean
Living Room
Ensure the furniture has been cleaned and is guest-ready
Ensure floors and carpets are spotless
Check sleeper sofa
Ensure TV and other associated electronics have been wiped down
Check that windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers are all clean
Is the ceiling fan operable?
Is the fireplace working correctly?
Dining Room
Have all surfaces been wiped down?
Ensure the dining table is clean
Are the floors and carpets spotless?
Check that windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers are all clean
Bedrooms
Check the dressers and closet for any personal belongings left behind
Have lamp bases & shades, fans and light fixtures been dusted?
Make sure each bed is clean and guest-ready
Ensure TV and other associated electronics have been wiped down
Check that windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers are all clean
Open the curtains for incoming guests
Is the ceiling fan funcNoning correctly?
Have the floors/carpets been cleaned?
Are mirrors and picture frames free of streaks, spots and fingerprints?
Bathrooms
Ensure the floor and all surfaces have been cleaned and sani5zed
Make sure the faucet is working correctly and there are no leaks
Ensure the bathtub and shower are spotless
Ensure the toilet is clean
Have toiletries and towels been restocked (e.g. shampoo, condi5oner, soap, lo5on)?
Check that windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers are all clean
Check that the trash is empty and a new bag is in the trash can
Laundry Room
Check the washer for cleanliness
Is there a starter set of detergent for guests?
Check that the dryer is clean and empty
Ensure that the floor has been swept and mopped
Check that the windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers are all clean
Check that the trash has been empAed, and there is a new bag in the trash can
Exterior
Are all doors locked and working correctly?
Make sure outdoor furniture is clean and organized
Ensure the garage is clean and accessible
Walk the perimeter of the property and check for any debris
Make sure exterior lights are working
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)