California · Field sheet
San Francisco condition-record checklist and form routes
Carry this into the unit. No State or City form exists; the sheet, signed by both parties, plus the dated photographs are the record. Smoke and CO detector, heat and hot water rows are there because habitability and the Housing Code ask about them.
Form routes
No prescribed condition form. Move-in: sheet + photos are the baseline. Move-out: sheet + photos feed the itemized statement. Court: attaches as evidence in Small Claims.
| Area | Condition noted (facts) | Photo / video ref | Both sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry and hallway | |||
| Living room | |||
| Kitchen and appliances | |||
| Bathroom | |||
| Bedroom 1 | |||
| Bedroom 2 | |||
| Closets and storage | |||
| Windows, locks and screens | |||
| Smoke and CO detectors | |||
| Heating (70°F; 68°F for residential hotels) and hot water | |||
| Paint and walls (pre-1978 building?) | |||
| Keys, fobs, garage / mailbox |
Attendance: landlord ____ tenant ____ · Date ____ · Photographs taken at the start of the tenancy (AB 2801) on ____.