+ POST-TENANCY INSPECTION
Post-tenancy inspections when the lease ends.
A move-out comparison for landlords and tenants at the end of a lease. We measure the unit against its move-in baseline, separate genuine new damage from fair wear and tear, and produce a settlement-ready report that resolves the deposit objectively.
What a post-tenancy inspection is
A post-tenancy inspection, also called a move-out or end-of-lease inspection, is an independent assessment of a rental unit's condition when a tenancy ends, compared item-by-item against the move-in baseline. The output is a clear, evidence-backed answer to the one question that decides every deposit: what changed during the tenancy, and is it damage or fair wear?
Most rental disputes in Singapore are not about rent. They're about deposit returns. A move-out comparison settles them with documentation instead of opinion.
Fair wear and tear is expected and is the landlord's cost: faded paint, light scuffing, worn flooring from normal use. Damage is chargeable: burns, gouges, broken fittings, stains beyond cleaning. The comparison report draws that line explicitly, item by item, so neither side has to argue it from memory.
For landlords
At the end of a tenancy, a move-out comparison:
- Identifies genuine new damage with before/after evidence you can charge against the deposit
- Distinguishes that damage from fair wear and tear, so your claim is defensible
- Documents the unit's condition for the next tenancy's baseline
- Gives you a professional report to support any deduction, rather than disputed phone photos
For tenants
If you're moving out, a comparison report:
- Proves what was already there at move-in, so you aren't charged for pre-existing issues
- Protects fair wear and tear from being billed as damage
- Gives you an objective record to recover your deposit in full where it's due
- Resolves most disagreements before they harden into a formal dispute
What's in a post-tenancy inspection
- Baseline comparison. Every room, surface, and fitting checked against the move-in record, item by item.
- Change register. Each difference logged as new damage, fair wear and tear, or unchanged, with location, photo reference, and a plain-language reason.
- Damage vs wear ruling. A clear call on each chargeable item, applying Singapore tenancy norms for fair wear.
- Fittings & systems re-check. Aircon, water heater, sockets, lights, taps, and drains re-tested against move-in.
- Settlement-ready report. A single document both parties can use to agree the deposit, backed by a clear dated record rather than memory.
A move-out comparison is strongest when there's a move-in baseline to measure against. If you don't have one, we can still produce a current-condition report and assess wear against the property's age and finish. But book the baseline at the start of your next tenancy to remove all doubt.
Pricing
Post-tenancy inspections are priced by home size, from $250. Bundle the move-in baseline plus this move-out comparison across the full tenancy. See our full pricing for the fixed-price table, or WhatsApp us for a quote on multi-unit or premium-finish properties.
Common questions
What if the two sides still can't agree on the deposit?
The report gives both parties the same documented basis to work from. It compares move-out condition against the move-in baseline with dated photographs and a structured format, so a deduction is supported by a clear record rather than by memory or loose phone photos.
Who decides what counts as fair wear and tear?
We apply established Singapore tenancy norms, accounting for the length of the tenancy, the unit's age, and the quality of the original finish. The ruling is explained per item so both parties can see the reasoning, not just the verdict.
We don't have a move-in report. Is it still worth it?
Yes, though it's less conclusive. We document current condition and assess wear against the property's age and finish. For full protection, commission a pre-tenancy baseline at the start of every tenancy.
Do you inspect HDB rentals?
Yes. HDB rentals (subletting) get the same move-out comparison as private rentals, plus a check for HDB-specific compliance items (window grilles, air-conditioner installation, renovation reinstatement).
Book your post-tenancy inspection
WhatsApp us with the unit address and the tenancy end date. We'll arrange a slot within 30 minutes.
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