# Move-In Day Checklist for a Rented Condo in Bangkok

On move-in day, inspect the unit with the owner and photograph everything, record the electricity and water meters, sign the inventory, count the keys and key cards, register as a resident with the building office, get a parking card if you drive, and book the internet installation. Foreigners should also get a copy of the TM30 receipt from the owner.

## Key-day checklist

**Inspect with the owner**

1. Walk through every room with the owner or agent.
2. Photograph and film everything, including existing marks, stains and every piece of furniture, and send them to the owner by chat.
3. Record the electricity and water meter readings and photograph the dials.
4. Sign the inventory attached to the lease; add anything broken or missing before you sign.

**Keys and building access**

5. Count the unit keys, mailbox key and key cards against the list.
6. Try the key cards on the building door, lifts and car park.
7. If the door uses a code, have it changed.

**Appliances**

8. Switch on every air conditioner, the fridge, washing machine, water heater and hob.
9. Test the sockets, light switches and bulbs.
10. Find the fuse box and the water shut-off valve in the unit.

## The building office (juristic person)

11. Register as a resident; many buildings ask for a copy of the lease and your ID card or passport.
12. Get a parking card or sticker if you have a car.
13. Ask about the building rules: moving hours, the service lift, rubbish and parcels.
14. Save the numbers of the building office and the maintenance team.

## Set up

15. Book the internet installation; ask the building office which providers are wired in.
16. Agree with the owner how to pay electricity and water: directly, or through the owner.
17. Save the rent account number and due date in your phone.

## For foreigners

18. Remind the owner to file the TM30 within 24 hours and ask for a copy of the receipt: see [Renting a Condo in Bangkok as a Foreigner](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/renting-condo-bangkok-as-foreigner-documents-tm30/).

## Keep all the evidence in one place

Make a folder on your phone or in the cloud for the lease, receipts, move-in photos and meter readings. This is your key evidence when you ask for the deposit back: see [Getting Your Condo Deposit Back in Bangkok](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/getting-condo-deposit-back-bangkok/).

## Key facts

- Published: 4 Oct 2026
- Author: the DooAsset team
- Topic: Home and living
- Reading time: 2 min

## Frequently asked questions

### What should I do on move-in day for a rented condo?

Inspect and photograph the unit with the owner, record the meters, sign the inventory, count the keys and key cards, register with the building office and book the internet.

### Why record the meter readings on move-in day?

So electricity and water are charged from the day you actually move in, and as evidence for the final bill and the deposit refund.

### What do I sort out with the building office on moving day?

Register as a resident (many buildings ask for a copy of the lease and your ID card or passport), get a parking card or sticker if you have a car, ask about the rules for moving in, the service lift, rubbish and parcels, and save the office and maintenance phone numbers.

## Links

- [This article](https://dooasset.com/en/articles/move-in-day-checklist-rented-condo-bangkok/)
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Updated: 15 Oct 2026

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