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Request a Move-Out Walkthrough (Template)

Use this right after move-out to request a walkthrough and a written record of the unit’s condition (especially useful if you expect deductions).

6 min readUpdated January 2026

Even if the landlord won’t do a walkthrough, sending this creates a paper trail. Also make sure you’ve provided a forwarding address (template: forwarding address letter).

Copy/paste template

Subject: Request for Move-Out Walkthrough / Final Inspection — [RENTAL ADDRESS]

Date: [DATE]

To: [LANDLORD / PROPERTY MANAGER NAME]
[LANDLORD ADDRESS OR EMAIL]

Hello [LANDLORD NAME],

I moved out of [RENTAL ADDRESS] on [MOVE-OUT DATE]. I am requesting a move-out walkthrough / final inspection (or written confirmation of the unit’s condition) for the security deposit return process.

Please let me know:
1) Available dates/times for the walkthrough, and
2) How and when you will provide the itemized statement and security deposit refund (if any).

My forwarding address is:
[YOUR FULL NAME]
[FORWARDING ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]

Thank you,

[YOUR FULL NAME]
[PHONE NUMBER — optional]
[EMAIL — optional]

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