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Move-out check list
The main reason for a Security Deposit is to assure that a resident takes
reasonable care in the
occupancy of a rental property.
Reasonable care means property should be returned to the owner in nearly
the same condition as it was when originally rented.
This assumes the resident will need to spend some time and effort in
cleaning the rented premises prior to vacating so that the owner can re-rent it quickly.
We would prefer to return your Security Deposit in full, less allowed
deductions,
than have to spend our time and your money to have it cleaned by others.
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 situations exist.
You may 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.
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.
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 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 deposits.
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.
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.
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 from living in the property is
expected.
On a perfect move-out, we generally do not have to do much to make
the
unit ready for another 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.
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