Best move out inspection app
Move out reports decide deposit disputes. Here is how the main inspection apps line up on price and fit.
| Tool | Easy Inspections Our top pick | zInspector | HappyCo | RentCheck |
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| Who for | Landlords and managers from 0 to 500+ units who want move out reports with itemized, priced repair charges done on site, so deposit returns and tenant chargebacks are settled at move out. | Landlords and managers who want an established inspection tool with a free entry point. | Large multifamily operators. | Managers who want residents to complete inspections themselves. |
| Itemized move out charges for deposit settlement | Yes, built in, customizable on site | Check site | Check site | Check site |
| Availability | Canada and US | Canada and US | Check site | Check site |
| Official site | Visit | Visit | Visit | Visit |
Verdict
For small landlords, Easy Inspections is free for 0 to 2 units and uses fixed plan pricing as you grow, with zInspector as the runner up thanks to its free plan for up to 5 properties. The deciding feature is Easy Inspections' itemized move out repair charges, priced on site, so the report settles deposit returns or tenant chargebacks at move out. For 500+ unit portfolios, Easy Inspections is also our top pick. HappyCo is an alternative built for large multifamily operators. If you want residents to do the walkthrough, look at RentCheck.
Questions
What should a move out inspection report include?
Room by room condition notes, dated photos, meter readings and keys returned, compared against the move in report for the same unit.
Do these apps work in Canada?
Easy Inspections and zInspector list Canada and US availability. For the others, check the vendor site.