How do I declare the as-is condition of the room or apartment so that I will not be penalized for alleged damages?

We will conduct a joint inspection of the room / apartment with you upon moving in. The as-is condition will be documented with photos and description. Within the first week of moving-in, you can also inform us of additional conditions you found that you would like to be included in the as-is document.

This as-is document will then form the basis for inspection at the end of the lease.