A Vacating Inspection Guide is a document that outlines the steps to be taken prior to vacating a rental property. It is used to ensure that the property is in the same condition as when the tenant moved in. In some cases, a Vacating Inspection Guide may be issued by the landlord or property manager, or it may be a self-guided document for the tenant to complete. The Vacating Inspection Guide typically includes a checklist of items to be inspected, such as cleanliness, the condition of floors, walls, windows, doors, and furniture, and any damage or repairs that need to be made. There are two main types of Vacating Inspection Guide: predicating and post-vacating. Pre-vacating inspections are typically conducted by the landlord or property manager and are used to check the condition of the rental property prior to the tenant’s move-out date. Post-vacating inspections are usually conducted by the tenant and are used to document any damage to the property that occurred during the tenant’s occupancy. Both types of Vacating Inspection Guides are important for ensuring the tenant's security deposit is returned in full.