How to Document Your Move-In to Secure Your Deposit

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Preview โ€” The Goal

๐ŸŽฏ The Goal: Landlords love charging for pre-existing scuffs โ€” and a security deposit is often a month's rent, which makes move-in day a four-figure evidence-collection job. Before unpacking a single box, take a high-definition video of every wall, baseboard, appliance, and window. Twenty minutes with your phone is the difference between 'your word vs. theirs' and ironclad proof.