Phuket rental check-in checklist: the first 30 minutes

Thirty attentive minutes at check-in save money and nerves at check-out. Run this list before unpacking.

Condition record (protects the deposit)

• Video walk-through of every room: scratches, stains, chipped tiles, furniture state
• Photos of the electricity and water meters
• Send everything to the manager's chat immediately: «recording that this predates us» — the core of getting the deposit back

Technical check (first 30 minutes)

• Every aircon: switch on, wait for cold, watch for dripping
• Hot water in the shower — the boiler switch often hides outside the bathroom door
• Wi-Fi: connect and run a speed test
• Hob, fridge, washing machine: start each once
• Safe: does the code work

The forgettables

• Mosquito screens intact on every window
• Water pressure and drains — tropical plumbing loves surprises
• All keys/cards including the pool and gate fob, aircon remotes
• Where the breaker box is and what to do in a power cut — ask now, not at 11 pm

Found a problem?

Report it on day one — then it's the owner's problem, not evidence against your deposit. In catalogue units the manager answers on Telegram and fixes or swaps within a day. The full renting journey — step-by-step guide.