Periodic Inspection Checklist

Use this for routine quarterly or bi-annual inspections during the tenancy. Fill on screen or print blank to complete during the walk-through, then file a copy.

Property Address

Tenant Name

Inspection Date

Inspected By

Next Inspection Due

Inspection type: Quarterly Bi-Annual Annual Drive-by / Exterior Other

⚠️ Before you go: Tennessee requires reasonable advance written notice (commonly 24 hours) before entering an occupied rental, except in a true emergency. Confirm you've given proper notice and scheduled this inspection.

MARK EACH: OK = Good / no issue ! = Needs attention NA = Not applicable | Note any issue and add a photo # where taken

Issues found & follow-up needed

List anything marked "needs attention," who's responsible (you or the tenant), and the target date to resolve it.

Inspector / Landlord signature & date

Tenant signature & date (if present)

This inspection checklist is a general record-keeping tool for self-managing landlords in Tennessee, provided by Lola Animashaun, a licensed Realtor with LPT Realty. It is not legal advice. Tennessee requires reasonable advance notice before entering an occupied rental (Tenn. Code § 66-28-403), and entry rights and frequency may be governed by your lease — confirm current requirements with a licensed Tennessee attorney. Keep completed inspection reports in the tenant file.

Periodic Rental Inspection Checklist

Issues found & follow-up needed