Move-Out Checklist

TENANT MOVE-OUT CHECKLIST

These instructions are intended to assist you with your move-out process and to prevent additional charges being deducted from your security deposit refund for failure to leave the premises in good and reasonable condition. A minimum charge of $25/hour will be charged should your unit require any cleaning after you vacate.

Please read through this checklist carefully and ensure all items are completed prior to turning over your keys.

FLOORS, WALLS, WINDOWS, LIGHTING:

• Sweep and mop all hard surface flooring, including underneath and around any radiators
• Carpets to be vacuumed and professionally cleaned.  When pets are present in the home, the carpet cleaning must be accompanied by a flea treatment.  A receipt must be provided to the property manager upon move out.
• Clean walls and base moldings where dust, dirt, or stains have collected.
• Clean all doors and frames.
• Wash inside and outside of front and back doors.
• Clean shelves and rods in closets.
• Clean all window sills, frames and glass.
• Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans.
• Replace all non-working bulbs with new bulbs.
• Clean all blinds.
• Clean all air vents.
• Remove any nails from walls and fill holes.
• Any holes larger than a nail must be patched, sanded and painted with a matching color and sheen.  Tenant agrees in this instance to test matching paint before use on a small area to ensure match.  If it does not match, tenant shall paint the wall corner to corner.
• Remove any television mounts from walls, and repair and paint any damages.
  • Note:  a minimum charge of $150 will be charged for damage caused by television mounts.

KITCHEN:

• Clean outside and underneath stove vent hood, including any filters.
• Clean inside and outside of dishwasher, stove, microwave, refrigerator and freezer.
  • All moveable appliances must be moved and cleaned underneath.
  • Freezer must be defrosted and cleaned.
  • The lower drawer in the oven must be cleaned.
  • After cleaning your refrigerator please unplug this appliance and leave all doors open.
  • Note: A minimum charge of $175 will be charged for any appliances requiring cleaning
• Clean inside all cabinet doors, drawers, top and bottom shelves, and tops of cabinets.
• Clean counter-tops, sink and faucet.
• Clean all floor surfaces including around, underneath and behind stove.
• Clean walls around stove to ensure removal of any grease/food residue.

BATHROOM(S):

• Clean bathtub/shower, tiles and grout, faucets and shower head.
• Clean toilet including top, base, lid, seat and bowl and flooring around the toilet.
• Clean vanity cabinet and sink (clear and clean any drawers and cabinets and leave them open).
• Clean inside and outside of medicine cabinet.
• Clean mirrors.
• Remove any hair and/or debris from all drains.

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Remove all of your property and trash from the premises prior to handing over your keys.  Tenant will be charged for the removal of any debris/items/trash left at the premises after move-out including bulk trash items.
• Replace all HVAC air filters with clean new ones.
• Please sweep corridors/halls if any debris/dirt is left after removing your property from the premises.
• Clear and sweep all storage areas/garages (if applicable).  Garage floors must be cleaned of any spills, oils, grease, etc..
• Turn-in all copies of keys to unit, home, building, mailboxes and garages
  • Note: a charge of $75 per missing key will be charged

GARBAGE:

• Place all trash in garbage bags.
• Do not place trash in shopping bags or put loose trash in bins.
• Remember to place trash/bulk at the curb the night prior to the next scheduled pick-up day or as required by the municipality.
• Note: Costs for  removal of trash or bulk items left at the premises after move-out will be charged to the tenant.

EXTERIOR (Single Family Homes only):

• All exterior surfaces (including masonry, siding, soffits, gutters, doors, windows and screens, etc) must be professionally pressure washed and/or cleaned to remove any dirt, grime, and mildew on surfaces.
• Mulch must be freshly replenished.
• Mow and edge lawn, trim bushes, and weed flower beds
• Fill in all holes in yard and re-sod areas if issues are present from tenancy (i.e. dog digging, storage container removal, children's toy removal).
• All porches must be clean and swept.

Do not place trash in shopping bags or put loose trash in bins.
No more than 10 bulk items can be placed at the curb on bulk pick-up days Remember to place trash/bulk at the curb the night prior to the next scheduled pick-up day or as required by the municipality.
Note: Costs for  removal of trash or bulk items left at the premises after move-out will be charged to the tenant.

Please contact our office should you have any questions about your move-out.

We thank you for your cooperation!