Apartment inventory list: what it should really contain

One item, one clear description

Combining different objects in one line makes later changes difficult. Use one item for each piece of furniture, appliance or built-in element. Identical chairs may be grouped with the correct quantity.

• Description and room
• Quantity and, where useful, make or model
• Condition and known defects
• Meaningful photos
• Item price or note that it is transferred free of charge

Attach photos to the relevant item

Unassigned photos provide little evidence. In Ordivant each image belongs to an item and becomes part of the shared version, so the object and described condition remain connected.

Complete instead of editing forever

The list remains editable until both parties confirm the same version. The completion document is then locked. Any later change requires a new version and renewed approval.