We know you are looking forward to your move - we will miss you!  We would like to offer this move out suggestion sheet.  

Please remember that your property must be clean and free of damages above normal wear and tear when you vacate and must be ready for the next resident.  In addition, all house keys, mail keys, garage door opener(s), and access cards must be returned to our office, NOT left in the property.  You will be responsible for rents until all are returned to our office.

Security deposits will be processed 45 days from receiving all of the applicable items that are listed above.  Please make sure that we have a forwarding address.  This may cause delay if we do not have this on file. 

Here are some suggestions on how you'll be able to receive a full refund of your security deposit.

INTERIOR

Blinds – clean blinds of grease, dirt and grime buildup.  Do not remove blinds and use care when cleaning.

Cabinets, walls, ceilings, woodwork, doors and windows – Clean accessible surfaces including cabinet shelves and drawers.  Remove grease, stains, crayon marks, heavy smudges, stickers, scotch tape, glue, any type of contact and shelf paper, nails, hooks, and screws, but DO NOT fill the holes.  You do not have to wash the exterior windows; however, you must clean all tape residue and personal stickers from windows.

Dishwasher – Run the dishwasher through a cycle on empty, with dishwashing detergent, and remove food particles and grease from the front panel.

Floors and carpet – Sweep, vacuum and/or mop.  Remove all trash and foreign materials.  Carpet must be vacuumed and all stains removed, this includes all pet stains and odors.

Garbage disposal – Remove residue and eliminate odor.  You may use a cleaner and freshener, such as baking soda or bleach.

Bathrooms - Commode, shower, bathtub, glass door & tracks, and medicine cabinet should be cleaned with a  nonabrasive cleaner to remove soap residue, mildew and other removable stains.  Clean sliding glass doors and tracks.

Light fixtures and light bulbs – Remove and clean light fixtures.  You must have a working light bulb in each light socket, including ceiling fans that have light fixtures.

Refrigerator – Remove all food items and clean off grease and food particles, inside and outside (including freezer).  Clean the door gasket and the top and sides and move the refrigerator to clean the floor underneath.  Leave the refrigerator plugged in and on the lowest settings.

Stove and vent hood – Oven, range, and hood must be free of burned on food, grease and all loose food particles.  DO NOT disassemble the stove to clean.  You are not required to pull the stove out to clean.

Vent filter and air vent covers – Install a new HVAC air filter.  Vacuum the furnace closet and wipe down interior and exterior surfaces.  Vacuum or brush away dust and dirt from vent covers and air intake cover.

Bedrooms and closets - Remove all personal items and debris, be sure to address the floors, windows, blinds, doors, walls, light fixtures, ceiling fanas, vents and any cabinets as outlined above.

Laundry room - Clean the walls and flooring and wipe down the washer intake.  Tape a plastic bag over the dryer vent.

EXTERIOR

Garage and driveway – Sweep and remove oil, grease and stains from garage and driveway.

Grounds – Mow, trim, edge, and rake front, side and back yards.  Remove grass from cracks in the sidewalk, curb and driveway.  DAMAGE from pets and any self-help projects must be repaired.  Fill in holes and bare spots with topsoil and sod.  You must bear the expense of repairing damage to the grounds during your stay.

Storage rooms, patios, porch walls and walks – These areas must be clean to include the walls, ceiling and exterior doors.

Trash cart and recycle bin – These two items must be cleaned, deodorized, and placed in their designated area.  YOU MAY NOT LEAVE TRASH ON THE STREET.  If you do, you will have to pay the disposal cost of having it removed.

GENERAL

Damages – Before your final inspection, repair any damages to the home and grounds you have caused or for which you are responsible.  This includes PET ODORS.  Discuss your options for repair (including contract repair and reimbursement) with us prior to the final walk thru.  All assessed charges must be resolved before your final inspection.  

Keys – Return all they keys you were issued and any extra keys you may have made to the house along with the garage door openers you were originally given.

Self-Help Projects – If you remove self-help projects you installed at the house, you must restore the property to its original condition or you will have to bear the expense for the office to do so.

TYPICAL REASONS FOR FAILING FINAL INSPECTION

 Appliances not clean

 Bathroom fixtures not cleaned

 Marks, crayons & pencil marks not removed from walls

 Blinds not cleaned

 Cabinets, drawers & closets not cleaned

 Damage from self-help projects not repaired

 Fleas, roaches and other pests caused by neglect of occupant

 Incorrect number of keys or garage door openers

 Light fixtures not cleaned

 Missing or non-working light bulbs in light fixtures and appliances

 Pet damage (blinds, woodwork and yard damage) not repaired, pet odors

 Recycle bin or trash can unaccounted for or not cleaned

 Shrubs not trimmed

 Trash on curb

 Yard not raked

NOTE:  If chargeable items are found during the final inspection, the OWNER decides if you will be given an opportunity to rectify those items.  If owner allows it, a re-inspect must be scheduled within 24 hours or earlier if possible

We are confident that this list won't be used for your property but if you're in a rush or too tired to clean or whatever the reason may be and are curious as to what charges to expect, we've provided a list for your convenience.  Please note, this is above normal wear and tear.

 No attempt to clean apartment - $150.00 MINIMUM

 Hangers left in closet - $25.00 per closet

 Trash Removal (including garage) - $25.00 per bag

 Refrigerator/Freezer - $40.00 minimum

 Oven/Stovetop - $50.00 minimum

 Oven Drip Pans - $5.00 each

 Microwave - $40.00 minimum

 Fireplace Cleaning - $50.00 minimum

 Kitchen Cleaning (General) - $50.00 minimum

 Bathroom Cleaning - $50.00 minimum

 Repaint Walls - $100.00 minimum per room

 Wall Sheetrock Repairs - $25.00 minimum per patch

 Door Replacement - $75.00 minimum per door

 Mini-Blind Replacement - $35.00 minimum per blind/$100.00 minimum for plantation blinds

 Vinyl Replacement - Depends on current prices and age of vinyl

 Carpet Stain Removal/Patch - $25.00 minimum per spot

 Carpet Repair Replacement - Depends on current prices and age of carpet

 Carpet Deodorizing - $50.00 minimum (pet, smoking, cooking odors)

 Flea Treatment - $150.00 minimum

 Key (property/mail/amenity) - $20.00 minimum each

 Garage door opener -  $30.00 minimum each

 Furniture or mattress left - $25.00 per piece not properly disposed of

 Removal of smoke/cooking odor - $100.00 minimum

 Lawn cut, edge & weed eat - $75.00 minimum

 Remove weeds from flower bed - $75.00 minimum