Tenant move out tip's

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Move Out Tips

How Can I Get My Deposit Back?

Don’t get us wrong- we don’t want you to move out! But one the most common questions we’re asked when a tenant is moving is “How can I get my deposit back?” Although your responsibilities are detailed in the lease, this is a concise guide you can use as a quick reference.

The best way to get your deposit returned is to return the keys to a rental unit that is as nice (or nicer) than when you moved in. Refer to the copy of the move-in inspection you completed when you moved in. By law, we can deduct reasonable costs from your security deposit or replace anything not considered “normal wear.” Everything should be clean and in good repair, and the unit should be ready to rent again when you vacate.

It is easier for us to get a ready-to-rent unit back from, so we want you to get your entire deposit back! This is a short guide to some of the most overlooked items- the things we usually have to hire a cleaning team to go in and clean or take care of after someone moves out.

All utilities must be on at the time of walk through!

Kitchens and Bathroom

•   Under the hinged cook top
•   Drip rings
•   Oven
•   Range hood and the filter
•   Toilet (remove ring from bowl)
•   Drawers and cabinets
•   Light bulbs
•   Remove ice from ice maker and turn off
  Living Areas and Hallways
•   Furnace air intake
•   Smoke detectors-installed w/batteries
•   Window track (channel the windows slide in)
•   Front door clean
•   Air Ducts (heat registers)
•   Tops of ceiling fans and doors
  Carpets
•   Have carpets professionally cleaned by a reputable company.
•   Turn in receipt with keys
•   If you had pets, you must have them use pet
  enzyme
  Landscaping
  
  •   Neatly trim all landscaping
  •   Remove weeds and debris

Bedrooms

•   Light blubs
•   Smoke detectors
  Personal Property
•   Don’t leave any personal property behind
•   If you do you’ll be charged to inventory it, move it,
  store it, and then move it again-to the dump
  Holes and Damage
•   Notify us of any damage before you move out
•   Damage must be professionally repaired
•   Damage must be reported BEFORE you vacate
•   DO NOT repair damage yourself! You’re not as
  good at it as you think you are!
  Keys
  Forwarding Address
•   Have your mail forwarded
•   Give us your new address!

 Return keys & garage remotes on or before your move-out day! YOU ARE CHARGED RENT UNTIL THE KEYS COME BACK!

We hope this will help you understand the move-out process, and make what is normally a strenuous time as painless as possible. Please call us to make an appointment for the walk-thru when you are ready to vacate!

Remember that it takes thirty days to return your deposit to you!!