When a tenant skips the final walkthrough, it hands full control of the inspection process to the landlord. That means every scratch, stain, or burned-out lightbulb could end up on the tenant’s bill—often with inflated repair estimates. Landlords and property managers are trained to spot damage and document it, and they’ll assume any issues they find were left behind by the departing tenant.
Without a tenant present to clarify, correct, or contest, every charge sticks. A walkthrough is the tenant’s only shot at protecting themselves from unfair deductions or unnecessary charges.
