Record Retention Policy Checklist
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General Real Estate Transaction Documents
Covers documents related to buying, selling, and leasing properties. Includes purchase agreements, listing agreements, escrow documents, and related correspondence.
Date of Purchase Agreement
Purchase Agreement Document
Date of Closing
Closing Statement/HUD-1
Summary of Key Contractual Terms
Purchase Price
Financing Type (Cash, Mortgage, etc.)
Title Insurance Policy
Date of Deed Recording
Lease Agreements & Tenant Records
Focuses on records pertaining to property leases, tenant applications, screening results, rent rolls, and related communications.
Lease Agreement Copy
Lease Start Date
Lease Expiration Date
Tenant Communication Log (Significant Events)
Rent Amount
Security Deposit Usage (If Applicable)
Tenant Screening Method
Date of Tenant Move-In
Date of Tenant Move-Out
Mortgage & Financing Documents
Includes records of mortgages, loan applications, appraisals, title insurance policies, and related lender communications.
Loan Origination Date
Loan Amount
Loan Application Notes (if applicable)
Loan Application Documents (e.g., W-2s, bank statements)
Loan Type (e.g., Conventional, FHA, VA)
Appraisal Date
Appraisal Report
Title Insurance Company
Date of Last Loan Statement Review
Property Management Records
Covers records relating to property maintenance, repairs, vendor contracts, insurance policies, and accounting related to property management.
Last Vendor Contract Review Date
Summary of Significant Property Maintenance Issues & Resolutions
Number of Open Maintenance Requests
Copy of Current Property Insurance Policy
Types of Maintenance Services Contracted (e.g., Plumbing, Electrical, Landscaping)
Primary Property Management Software Used
Date of Last Pest Control Service
Description of Routine Property Inspections Conducted
Title & Escrow Records
Specifically addresses documents pertaining to title searches, title insurance, escrow processes, and related legal documents.
Title Search Reports
Title Insurance Policies
Escrow Instructions
Recordation Date (Deed)
Policy Number (Title Insurance)
Closing Statements/Settlement Sheets
Type of Title Opinion
Exceptions to Title Documents
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Focuses on records demonstrating compliance with relevant laws and regulations, such as Fair Housing Act, environmental regulations, and local ordinances.
Fair Housing Act Compliance – Training Records
Last Fair Housing Act Training Completion Date
Summary of Current Fair Housing Policies & Procedures
Copy of Advertising Materials (to demonstrate compliance)
Lead Paint Disclosure Compliance (for properties built before 1978)
Number of Formal Fair Housing Complaints Received (past 3 years)
Description of procedures for handling tenant complaints related to discrimination.
Accessibility Compliance (ADA/State Laws)
Insurance Records
Covers property insurance policies, liability insurance, and any claims related to those policies.
Property Insurance Policy Documents
Policy Number
Policy Effective Date
Policy Expiration Date
Summary of Coverage (Brief Description)
Coverage Amount (Property)
Coverage Amount (Liability)
Insurance Provider
Insurance Claim Documentation (if applicable)
Tax Records
Includes property tax assessments, records of payments, and related documentation.
Year of Property Tax Assessment
Assessed Value of Property
Property Tax Amount Paid
Date Tax Payment Made
Copy of Property Tax Bill/Receipt
Notes regarding tax appeals or disputes (if applicable)
Tax Parcel Number
Tax Exempt Status?
Electronic Communication Records
Covers email correspondence, text messages, and other electronic communications related to real estate transactions and property management.
Date of Email/Text Exchange
Summary of Communication Content
Communication Type (Email, Text, Chat)
Relevant Parties Involved (Names & Roles)
Attachment(s) - Relevant Documents/Images
Subject Matter Category (Purchase, Lease, Maintenance)
Unique Identifier/Reference Number (if applicable)
Due Diligence & Environmental Records
Includes environmental assessments, property condition reports, and other records generated during due diligence processes.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Report
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Report (if applicable)
Summary of Property Condition Report Findings
Presence of Asbestos (Based on Inspection)
Presence of Lead-Based Paint (Based on Inspection)
Date of Environmental Inspection
Soil Sampling Results (if applicable)
Description of any identified environmental concerns
Review of Flood Zone Maps
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