Chattel list
An itemised schedule of moveable items and appliances included with a residential rental property, attached to a New Zealand tenancy agreement to record what the landlord is providing at the start of the tenancy.
A chattel list records the moveable items supplied with a tenancy — typical entries include the stove, heat pump, washing machine, curtains, and any furniture. It is usually attached as a schedule to the tenancy agreement, alongside a property condition record that notes the state of each item at move-in.
The chattel list is the reference point both parties use at the end of the tenancy when assessing wear, damage, or missing items for bond purposes. Without it, disputes about what was present and in what condition become much harder to resolve at the Tenancy Tribunal.
Tenancy Services publishes template agreements and inspection checklists that include a chattels section; landlords using their own template should ensure it still captures the same information.
Primary source
Tenancy Services — Tenancy agreements →Last reviewed 15 April 2026. Rates, thresholds, and deadlines change — always verify against the primary source before making decisions.