Routine inspection checklist for PH rental properties

A room inspection checklist for landlords checking Philippine condos, apartments, and houses during a tenancy, with a rainy-season check of the roof, ceiling leaks, mold, anay, drains, and aircon.

Instructions

Give the tenant notice as set out in the lease. Work through each room and photograph anything of concern. Run this before typhoon season to catch leaks and blocked drains early.

Living and dining

Check walls, ceiling, and floors for new damage. Test the lights and outlets.

  • Walls and paint No issues Requires attention
  • Ceiling No issues Requires attention
  • Floors No issues Requires attention
  • Windows No issues Requires attention
  • Lights and outlets No issues Requires attention

Kitchen

Look under the sink for leaks and check the stove and range hood are clean and working.

  • Sink, countertop, and faucet No issues Requires attention
  • No leaks under the sink No issues Requires attention
  • Cabinets No issues Requires attention
  • Electric or LPG stove No issues Requires attention N/A
  • LPG tank, hose, and regulator No issues Requires attention N/A
  • Range hood No issues Requires attention N/A

Toilet and bath

Flush the toilet and run the shower. Look for leaks, mold, and slow drains.

  • Walls and tiles No issues Requires attention
  • Floor drain No issues Requires attention
  • Toilet and flush No issues Requires attention
  • Shower No issues Requires attention
  • Water heater No issues Requires attention N/A
  • Exhaust fan No issues Requires attention N/A

Bedroom

  • Walls and paint No issues Requires attention
  • Ceiling No issues Requires attention
  • Floors No issues Requires attention
  • Windows No issues Requires attention
  • Lights and outlets No issues Requires attention
  • Built-in closet No issues Requires attention N/A

Laundry area

  • Floor drain No issues Requires attention
  • Washing machine No issues Requires attention N/A
  • Laundry sink No issues Requires attention N/A

Balcony

  • Railing secure No issues Requires attention
  • Drain clear No issues Requires attention
  • No water pooling No issues Requires attention

Rainy-season check

Look for anything that will let water in during heavy rain or a typhoon.

  • No ceiling leaks or new water stains No issues Requires attention
  • Windows sealed against rain No issues Requires attention
  • Drains and floor traps clear No issues Requires attention
  • Roof, gutters, and downspouts No issues Requires attention N/A
  • Water pump No issues Requires attention N/A
  • No new flood marks No issues Requires attention N/A

Pests and mold

Check ceilings, closet backs, and door frames for mold and termites (anay).

  • No mold on ceilings or walls No issues Requires attention
  • No termite (anay) damage No issues Requires attention
  • No cockroach, ant, or rodent activity No issues Requires attention

Aircon

Run each unit and record when it was last cleaned.

  • Each unit cools properly No issues Requires attention
  • No water dripping from any unit No issues Requires attention
  • Filters clean No issues Requires attention
  • Cleaned in the last 6 months Yes No
  • Last cleaning date Text answer

Electrical panel

  • No tripped or taped-over breakers No issues Requires attention
  • No exposed wiring No issues Requires attention
  • No overloaded extension cords No issues Requires attention

Tenant use

Note how the unit is being used and anything the lease doesn't allow.

  • Cleanliness Good Fair Poor
  • Occupants Number answer people
  • Pets in the unit No Yes
  • Alterations without permission No Yes

Repairs needed

  • Repairs needed Text answer
  • Responsible for repairs Owner Tenant Condo admin

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