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Move-out check list
The main reason for a Security Deposit is to assure that residents take
reasonable care in the occupancy of the rental property.
Reasonable care means the premises should be returned to the
owner in about the same condition as they were when originally rented. Normal wear and tear
is expected.
This assumes residents will need to spend some time and effort in
cleaning the rented premises prior to vacating.
Our policy is to return your Security Deposit in full, less allowed
deductions, rather than have to spend our time and your money to clean it. It is considerably cheaper for a tenant to clean the
premises themselves rather than for us to do it.
In some situations, a Security Deposit cannot be returned in the 30 period
required by law
due to extraordinary circumstances, such as flea and pest infestation,
certain repairs
which require more than 30 days to remedy, etc.
You will be notified in writing in the event such a situation exists.
Do
not make repairs or repaint the walls
or woodwork. More often than not, tenant repairs and repainting causes
more damage and further reduction of the Security Deposit refund.
If you have any
questions regarding the refund policy, please call us at 417-823-0659.
and lastly....By way of reminder, the Lease
and Missouri Tenant Law does not allow you to deduct last month's
rent from the security deposit.
Here are some general guidelines.
Walls & Woodwork
 Clean dirty or marked walls. If we have to completely repaint a room,
that could be cause for us to deduct time and materials.
Normally, we touch up the affected areas with color matching paint.
Do not use stick-on's or make excessive or unreasonable holes in the walls
for picture hanging, etc.
Woodwork, such as doors and doorframes, should be wiped free of fingerprints,
smudges, etc.
Floors
Tile and vinyl floors must be swept and wiped clean.
Wood
floors dust moped
Carpets must be vacuumed.
Do not shampoo the carpets.
Carpet stains will be removed by us; do not attempt to do this yourself.
Kitchen
Sinks and faucets must be clean and free of calcium deposits.
Appliances must be cleaned and free of grease and splatters.
Oven must be cleaned, preferably with Easy-Off, then wiped down.
Countertops, shelves and drawers must be emptied and wiped clean.
Refrigerator and Microwave must be washed clean, inside and out.
No food, cans, bags, debris, trash, etc. remaining.
Bathroom
Sinks,
faucets and countertops must be thoroughly cleaned and free of calcium
deposit.
Medicine cabinets, shelves and drawers must be wiped clean.
Shower
and tub must be clean of dirt, mildew and soap scum, including soap tray
and windowsill, if any. Do not use a scouring pad or abrasive and harsh
chemicals on fiberglass or cultured marble tubs and surround walls.
Toilet, including the base and seat area, must be scoured clean of calcium
deposits, stains, dirt, etc.
Windows and sliding glass doors
Windows and windowsills should be wiped clean.
Sliding glass doors (interiors) should be cleaned with Windex.
Damaged screens will be repaired by us and deducted from the Deposit.
If the mini-blinds
are soiled due to smoking, they will be cleaned by a professional and said
cost will be ducted from the deposit. The cost is about $10 per blind.
Trash and Debris
The rental unit should be left in an overall clean condition,
free of trash and debris and personal possessions, such as furniture,
boxes, etc.
If we have to remove and haul away these items,
the cost of disposal will
be deducted from the Deposit.
In conclusion…
Some normal wear and tear is
expected
and allowed.
Please tell us if something is broken and/or inoperable.
On a perfect move-out, we generally do not have to do much to make
the
unit ready for the next renter.
If we have to make repairs and/or do extensive cleaning/painting,
we will deduct these expenses from the Deposit.
Please contact us if you have any questions about this.
Graham
Properties
1246 East Catalpa Street
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: (417) 832-0659 | Fax: (417) 832-0716
info@GrahamProp.com
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