Ryan CadwellManaging Partner @ Resolute RDM | CCIM® | CPM®

4 Things Every Tenant Should Do on Move-In Day #RentalTips #PropertyManagement

22 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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Resolute RDM recommends four move-in day steps: photograph existing damage, report maintenance issues right away, read your lease carefully, and set up automatic rent payments. These protect you from disputes and late fees.

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It's moving day! It's an exciting, chaotic day. Potentially very expensive if you skip these steps. Step 1: Do the move-in walkthrough. Document everything. Every mystery stain. Photo evidence is your best friend. Step 2: Report maintenance issues immediately. Don't wait. Don't assume it's going to fix itself. Step 3: Know your lease. What's the guest policy? Can you hang pictures? Make sure you read it. Step 4: Set up autopay. Late fees are a very avoidable expense. At Resolute RDM, we want move-in day to be the beginning of a great relationship, not a future dispute. Move in right, stay right. We're here to help you. Follow Resolute RDM for more tips.