Move-In · Inspection Tool
Your security deposit depends on what you can prove about the property's condition on day one, not what you remember months later. Work through every room below, flag anything that's already broken, and print or save a copy before you sign the handover form.
Found issues? Send AHM a summary and book a technician.
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Work room by room and check off each task as you physically test it — don't assume, run the tap and flip the switch.
Anything faulty, damaged or missing gets flagged on the spot so it's on record before you take the keys.
Save a copy for your files, or send AHM your flagged issues directly to get a technician booked.
Most Dubai tenancy contracts hold the tenant responsible for damage found on the property during the tenancy, including pre-existing wear that was never written down. Walking through this checklist on day one, with photos of anything already broken, gives you evidence to fall back on if your landlord disputes your security deposit at move-out.
Common Questions
Most Dubai tenancy contracts hold you responsible for damage found during your tenancy. Documenting the property's condition, and any existing issues, within the first few days protects your security deposit and gives you evidence if a dispute arises later.
Photograph it, note the date, and report it to your landlord or agent in writing before you sign off on the handover, then book a technician if it needs immediate repair.
For a 1-2 bedroom apartment, budget 30-45 minutes to go through every room properly. Villas or larger units can take over an hour.
A well-maintained unit should produce noticeably cold air within about 10 minutes. If it doesn't, or you notice odd smells or noise, flag it for a technician before you rely on it through summer.
Yes, running through the same list before you leave gives you a record to compare against the move-in condition, which helps if your landlord disputes deposit deductions.
Flag them here, then use the WhatsApp button to send AHM a summary. We can schedule a technician to handle AC, plumbing, electrical or carpentry issues before or shortly after you move in.
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