An inventory of fixtures?

An inventory of fixtures is a document in which a rental property is described by the tenant and the landlord. Both parties sign this detailed description of the apartment or house. An inventory of fixtures is conducted at the beginning and at the end of a lease agreement. At the end of the rental period, the original inventory of fixtures can be used as a benchmark. The description can consist of text or a combination of text and photos.

| Its purpose? To provide a reference for determining any damages to the rental property. An inventory of fixtures is particularly useful at the end of the lease agreement. In the case of tenant-caused damages, the landlord may decide not to release or only partially release the security deposit. If the landlord and the tenant cannot reach an agreement, a magistrate can help provide a resolution.