Answer first
List every included item, note existing wear, photograph each room, record meter readings, and count all keys, cards and remotes. Both sides should sign the same inventory and attach it to the lease before move-in.
What should the room-by-room record include?
- furniture and fixtures;
- appliances and accessories;
- walls, floors and ceilings;
- doors, windows and locks;
- visible damage and wear.
Which handover details matter?
- meter numbers and readings;
- keys, cards and remotes;
- parking access;
- internet equipment;
- owner manuals and warranties.
How should disagreements be avoided?
Use dated photographs, clear descriptions and a signed correction process for anything discovered shortly after move-in.
Continue through Relocate, Learn and the directory. A signed inventory is also your strongest evidence at move-out — see security deposits in Thailand and getting your rental deposit back, and review understanding your Thai lease agreement before you sign.
Sign the inventory before move-in.
Keep the lease, photos and handover sheet together.
Find rental supportFrequently asked questions
Should every item be photographed?
Photograph material furniture, appliances, damage, meter readings, keys and access devices at handover.
Who should sign the inventory?
The tenant and landlord or their clearly authorized representatives should retain the same signed version.
Should serial numbers be recorded?
Record them for important appliances or equipment where available.
Sources & References
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Last updated 15 July 2026 · Last reviewed 15 July 2026
