The handover protocol can be used to document the condition of the apartment and the furniture during the handover of the apartment when moving in and out. The document is signed by both the tenant and the landlord/-lady. When the tenant moves in, any existing damages can be recorded in the protocol. When the tenant moves out, it can be determined whether or which damages have been newly caused. These can then be offset against the deposit. Download our template for the handover protocol, in which you can enter all the details.  Please find further information on handing over the apartment here (in German).