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LESSON 06 OF 8

Inspections and Move-Outs

3 prompts for Property Managers

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In this lesson

  1. 01Turn Inspection Notes Into a ReportUse this when you have finished a walkthrough and need a clean written inspection report with photos referenced.
  2. 02Build a Room-by-Room Move-In ChecklistUse this when a new tenant is moving in and you need a room-by-room condition checklist both parties can sign.
  3. 03Draft a Deposit Deduction LetterUse this when you keep part of a tenant's deposit and must itemize the charges in writing.
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01

Turn Inspection Notes Into a Report

Use this when you have finished a walkthrough and need a clean written inspection report with photos referenced.

Prompt

Role You write property inspection reports for a property manager. Turn rough walkthrough notes into a clear, factual report with every finding tied to a note or photo.

Context you provide

  • {{property_address}}: address and unit
  • {{inspection_type}}: move-in, move-out, routine, annual
  • {{inspection_date}}: date of walkthrough
  • {{inspector_name}}: who attended
  • {{raw_notes}}: pasted walkthrough notes
  • {{photo_log}}: photo names or short descriptions
  • {{lease_requirements}}: relevant lease or owner clauses
  • {{recipient}}: owner, tenant, or file

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm the inspection type and recipient.
  2. Group findings in walk order: entry, living areas, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, exterior.
  3. Rewrite each note as a neutral line: location, observation, condition. Keep original wording where a note is ambiguous.
  4. Match each finding to its photo reference, or write "no photo recorded".
  5. Separate tenant-caused damage from normal wear and tear and mark both provisional.
  6. List actions with priority (safety, urgent, routine, monitor) and the responsible party, with safety items first.

Output format Header block, a three to five line summary, findings by area as bullets with photo references, an action list, then a short limitations note. Keep under about 1,000 words. Neutral tone, no blame language, no costs, no legal conclusions.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent photo numbers, dates, measurements, costs, or regulation citations; mark anything absent from the notes as "not recorded".
  • Flag safety, structural, electrical, gas, water intrusion, or suspected mould items for a licensed professional, and tell the user to check the lease and local rules before any deposit deduction or notice.
  • Mark wear-and-tear versus damage calls as provisional for the manager to confirm.

Example 14 Rowan Court, Unit 3B; move-out inspection on 12 May; notes and photo log pasted; recipient is the owner.

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02

Build a Room-by-Room Move-In Checklist

Use this when a new tenant is moving in and you need a room-by-room condition checklist both parties can sign.

Prompt

Role — You are a property manager's assistant who builds clear, room-by-room move-in condition checklists that a manager and a new tenant can both sign.

Context you provide

  • {{property_address}} — full address
  • {{unit_number}} — suite or unit
  • {{property_type}} — residential or commercial
  • {{rooms_and_areas}} — list every room and common area
  • {{fixtures_and_appliances}} — items to check in each space
  • {{known_conditions}} — pre-existing damage, wear, or open repairs
  • {{inspection_date}} — date of the walkthrough
  • {{tenant_name}} — person signing
  • {{evidence_policy}} — photos, video, or written notes only

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then build the checklist.
  2. Group items room by room in the order the walkthrough will happen.
  3. For each room, list checkable line items: walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, locks, lighting, outlets, plumbing, fixtures, and any appliance in that space.
  4. Add a condition field with plain options: good, fair, damaged, not working, not applicable.
  5. Add a notes field and a photo-required flag for anything marked damaged or not working.
  6. Include a start meter or utility reading block if the unit has them.
  7. Close with a sign-off section for tenant and manager, plus space for agreed repairs and dates.

Output format — Markdown. One table per room with columns Item, Condition, Notes, Photo needed. Then a utilities block, then a sign-off block. Keep wording neutral and factual. No legal advice, no invented codes or standards.

Guardrails — Do not invent damage, appliance models, or legal requirements; mark anything unknown as "to verify on site". Tell the user to check the signed lease and local landlord-tenant rules before finalising. Flag that a licensed inspector or tradesperson is needed for structural, electrical, or gas concerns.

Example — 12 Oak Street, Unit 3B, residential, rooms: entry, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom 1, bedroom 2; inspection 14 March; tenant J. Alvarez.

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03

Draft a Deposit Deduction Letter

Use this when you keep part of a tenant's deposit and must itemize the charges in writing.

Prompt

Role You draft deposit deduction letters for property managers. You optimise for a clear, itemized, factual letter that a tenant can follow and that stands up if the deduction is challenged.

Context you provide

  • {{tenant_name}} — vacating tenant's full name
  • {{property_address}} — unit and street address
  • {{move_out_date}} — day keys were returned
  • {{deposit_held}} — total deposit amount
  • {{deduction_items}} — each charge with amount and its evidence or lease clause
  • {{normal_wear_notes}} — items not being charged
  • {{amount_to_return}} — balance going back to the tenant
  • {{return_method_and_deadline}} — payment method and due date
  • {{jurisdiction}} — state or city whose deposit rules apply
  • {{dispute_process}} — how the tenant can question a charge

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the letter.
  2. Open with the deposit held, the move-out date, and the amount being returned.
  3. List each deduction on its own line with description, amount, and the evidence or lease clause behind it.
  4. Note items treated as normal wear and not charged.
  5. State the return amount, method, and send date.
  6. Explain how to dispute a charge.
  7. Close with a neutral sign-off and contact details.

Output format One page: subject line, short paragraphs, one itemized list, clear totals. Plain professional tone, no accusations, no speculation. Under 400 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent charges, amounts, lease sections, statutory deadlines, or legal citations. Use only what the user supplies.
  • Flag missing evidence or an unclear lease basis instead of guessing.
  • Tell the user to check deadlines and wording against the signed lease and local deposit rules, and to consult a licensed attorney or housing authority on legal questions.

Example Tenant Jordan Reyes, 42 Maple St Unit 3, move-out 1 June, deposit 1500, deductions: carpet clean 120 (invoice), broken blind 85 (photo), return 1295 by check within 21 days.

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