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Airbnb Plus Inspection Checklist

This Rental inspections Checklist should be a routine aspect of any property maintenance schedule to protect you, your tenants, and your property. Keeping an eye on your property and using rental inspection checklists helps you keep track of its condition to avoid surprise expenses and maintain a comfortable rental for your tenants.
MaintainX
07/19/2022

Airbnb Plus Inspection Checklist

This Rental inspections Checklist should be a routine aspect of any property maintenance schedule to protect you, your tenants, and your property. Keeping an eye on your property and using rental inspection checklists helps you keep track of its condition to avoid surprise expenses and maintain a comfortable rental for your tenants.

    Inspection Checklist - Purposeful Design: Check the property for character and thoughtfully arranged deco

    General Maintenance: Ensure the property is clean and filled with appliances that are intuitive to use

    Every aspect of the space is impeccably clean and free of dirt, dust, hair and stains

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All lighting, appliances, and other electronics function correctly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ensure wires and cables are hidden from sight

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Every item and element is well-made, installed correctly, and free of damage

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ensure the outdoor spaces have minimal weeds and clutter

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Guest Check-In: Make sure processes are in place to facilitate a smooth guest check-in

    Are there digital check-in instructions that include at least one photo?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is a printed house manual to orient the guest to the property

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does it include WiFi info, checkout procedures, and emergency contacts?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ensure that 24/7 check-in is available for guests who check in after hours

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a lockbox, keypad, door person, smart lock, or nearby host?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Privacy & Safety: Ensure your accommodation is a private and safe space

    Make sure the entry to your listing has a lock

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do all bedrooms have a door with a lock?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do the bedroom and bathroom windows have frosted glass or window coverings?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ensure this is a smoke detector and that it works correctly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ensure there is a carbon monoxide detector and that it works correctly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Equipment Basics: Make sure your rental is stocked with at least basic equipment

    Is there a TV or projector with functional cable or streaming?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure the rental has WiFi and that is works correctly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are download speeds at least 5Mbps?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a steamer (or an iron and ironing board)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is an air conditioner or fan that sufficiently cools the space

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is a heater that sufficiently heats the space

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Beverage Items: Make sure your rental is stocked with beverage supplies

    Is bottled or filtered water available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is coffee, a coffee maker, and filters (not required in Asia)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is tea and a tea kettle (only required in Asia)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are packets of sugar available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Kitchen: Make sure you offer at least one kitchen or kitchenette (if apartment, studio, or guest house)

    Make sure there is a microwave, stovetop, or hot pate

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there at least two burners or hot plate (only required if full kitchen)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is a refrigerator

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the refrigerator full-sized (only required if full kitchen)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a kitchen sink?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is hot and cold water with strong water pressure

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the kitchen stocked with supplies?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a large knife, bread knife, and paring knife?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a cutting board?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there two pots and two pans of any size?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there at least four utensil sets (set contains a fork, knife, and spoon)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there are at least four plates, bowls, glasses, and mugs

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a spatula?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a sponge or cleaning brush?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is dish soap

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ensure there is a garbage can with a garbage bag

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there at least one roll of paper towels?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a bottle and wine opener?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Bedrooms: Make sure you offer at least one private bedroom (or studio); Make sure the beds are clean and presentable

    Does the mattress sag or squeak?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is a bed frame or covered box spring (unless futon or tatami mat)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Check that the sheets are bedspread fit the bed (unless duvet with cover or quilt)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there two pillows on each single bed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there four pillows on each full, queen, or kind bed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a luggage rack, drawer, or shelf for the guest's items?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there at least four non-wire hangers to hang clothes?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Bathrooms: Make sure you offer at least one full and private washroom

    Is there a flushable toilet with a seat?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a bathroom sink?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is hot and cold water with strong water pressure

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a large mirror (cannot be handheld)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a bathtub or shower (required if full bathroom)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the bathroom stocked with supplies?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ensure there are at least two rolls of toilet paper

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there at least four hand towels?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there at least four bath towels (required if full bathroom)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a bottle of shampoo (cannot be 2-in-1)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a bottle of conditioner (cannot be 2-in-1)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is hand soap (required if full bathroom)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Make sure there is body soap (required if full bathroom)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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