Moving out

Create the final record before you return the keys.

Photograph the rental after your belongings are out and the agreed cleaning or repairs are finished, while you still have lawful access.

Reviewed 10 September 2026General rental record guidance

Prepare the property

Remove personal items, complete the cleaning required by the agreement and deal with repairs for which you are responsible. Keep invoices or written approvals separately where they matter.

Repeat the original coverage

If you have a move-in record, follow the same room order and camera positions where practical. This makes an earlier-and-later comparison easier to read. Do not recreate or alter old photographs.

Record the last details

  • Each empty room and fixed fitting.
  • Any remaining mark or change with a factual note.
  • Outdoor and storage areas included in the tenancy.
  • Relevant meter readings and returned items.

Document the handover

Keep written confirmation of the key handover and follow the official bond or deposit process for your location. BondProof does not start a claim, notify the scheme or lodge a tribunal application.

Official sources

Rules and processes can change. Check the authority that applies to your rental before acting.

Continue with a focused guide

Build your record one room at a time.

Photograph, add a short note and continue when you are ready.

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