Check-in

CHEK-in

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What it really means

The start-of-tenancy process: collecting keys, going through the inventory and noting meter readings. Take your own dated photos of everything on day one, especially any existing damage.

Chinese explanation

入住流程：领钥匙、核对物品清单、记录水电表读数。第一天要自己拍带日期的照片，尤其是已有的损坏。

Example conversation

A: Your check-in is at 10 on Monday. B: Great — I’ll note the meter readings while I’m there.

A：你的入住办理时间是周一上午10点。 B：好——我到时顺便抄一下水电表读数。

What you could say back

“Will the inventory be done at check-in?”

Related phrases

Inventory Meter readings Move-in date

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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