Re: walkthrough of rental property

Thanks everyone for the replies.  The place isn't so dirty that I'd
want to get the courts or government involved.  It just doesn't seem
to be in a condition for a new tenant to move into, but I guess that's
subjective.  We probably will end up hiring a cleaning service to come
as soon as possible.  I'll be sure to keep the bill and see if we can
be compensated for it somehow.  And we do intend to leave it in the
same condition as we found it when we move out.

I should also note that the landlord has already cashed our checks for
the first month's rent and the security deposit.  And this is a long
distance move, so we're reluctant to give up on this place and start
our housing search all over again.  I'm sure these factors convinced
the landlord that he didn't have to meet our request.  I'd consider
breaking the lease if he didn't already have so much of our money.

Thanks again everyone.  I'll try to follow-up in a few days after we
move in.