Northwest Territories rental inspection report template

Northwest Territories rules for this report

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• At the beginning of a tenancy the landlord or their agent inspects the condition and contents of the rental premises and offers the tenant reasonable opportunities to take partResidential Tenancies Act (N.W.T.), s. 15 (1)
• Without delay after the entry inspection, the landlord or agent prepares and signs an entry inspection report and gives the tenant the opportunity to add comments and sign itResidential Tenancies Act (N.W.T.), s. 15 (3)
• An entry or exit inspection report may be in the approved form; the Rental Office publishes an inspection form, and using it is optionalResidential Tenancies Act (N.W.T.), ss. 15 (4) and 17.1 (4) · NWT Rental Office, forms and publications
• The landlord makes sure the tenant gets a copy of each entry and exit inspection report within five days after the inspectionResidential Tenancies Act (N.W.T.), ss. 15 (5) and 17.1 (5)
• The landlord keeps each inspection report for at least 18 months after the tenant vacates or abandons the premises and shows it to a rental officer on requestResidential Tenancies Act (N.W.T.), ss. 15 (6) and 17.1 (6)
• At the end of a tenancy the landlord or agent inspects the condition and contents of the vacated premises and offers the tenant reasonable opportunities to take part; abandoned premises are inspected, with or without the tenant, within one week after the landlord learns of the abandonmentResidential Tenancies Act (N.W.T.), s. 17.1 (1) and (2)
• Without delay after the exit inspection, the landlord or agent prepares and signs an exit inspection report and, if the tenant took part, gives them the opportunity to add comments and sign itResidential Tenancies Act (N.W.T.), s. 17.1 (3)
• A landlord may not keep any of a security deposit or pet security deposit for damage repairs if the entry and exit inspection reports were not completed, or if a copy of each was not given to the tenant without a reasonable excuse a rental officer acceptsResidential Tenancies Act (N.W.T.), s. 18 (5)
• Within 10 days after the tenant vacates or abandons the premises, the landlord returns the deposit with an itemized statement of account, or gives written notice of the intention to withhold with itemized statements of the deposit, any rent arrears and any repairs claimed, and returns the balance; where repair costs are not known in time, an estimate goes with the notice and the final statement and balance follow within 30 daysResidential Tenancies Act (N.W.T.), s. 18 (3), (7), (8) and (9)
• A deposit may be kept for rent arrears and for repairs of damage caused by the tenant or a person the tenant let onto the premisesResidential Tenancies Act (N.W.T.), s. 18 (4)

What is in it

• Entry and hallwaysWalls and ceiling, Floor, Doors and locks, Lights and switches
• Living and dining areasWalls and ceiling, Floor and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Outlets, lights and switches
• KitchenStove, oven and range hood, Refrigerator and freezer, Dishwasher, Sink, faucet and drain, Counters and cabinets, Walls, ceiling and floor
• BedroomsWalls and ceilings, Floors and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Closets and doors
• BathroomsToilet, Tub, shower, grout and caulking, Sink, vanity and mirror, Exhaust fan, Walls, ceiling and floor
• Laundry and utilityWasher and dryer, Heating, cooling and thermostat, Water heater
• Safety devicesSmoke alarms tested, Carbon monoxide alarms tested, Fire extinguisher
• Exterior, parking and storageBalcony, patio or yard, Parking or garage, Storage
• Keys, fobs and remotesItem, Quantity, Notes

Rules last reviewed October 9, 2026. Read the full Northwest Territories rental inspection report requirements.