Moving Out?

VACATING CHECKLIST

 

We understand that moving can be a stressful and busy time.  However, there are some important items to consider when moving, which if done properly will save you time and money in the long run.  There is a level of cleaning that is required to return the unit in the condition you received it.  If you have any questions, please contact our office.

 

General:

 

• Provide a written notice of your intent to vacate a MINIMUM of 30 days prior to the end of the month for your lease.  This written notice must be RECEIVED in the office and signed by all the tenants on the lease at that time.

• Complete change of address cards for the post office and provide our office with a forwarding address.

• All utilities must remain on, but it is your responsibility to cancel any cable, internet, or phone services.  For all remaining utilities, please provide your move-out date so they will close your individual account and change it back to the property manager or landlord.

• If vacating in the winter, set the thermostat to no lower than 55 degrees F.

 

Refrigerator:

 

• Defrost freezer if needed.  DO NOT use sharp tools to pry ice off.

• Wash inside of refrigerator with warm water and baking soda.  Clean door gaskets.

• Wash and dry outside of refrigerator and vacuum back and lower grills.

• Move refrigerator from wall and clean underneath.  DO NOT TURN OFF!!

• Sweep down cobwebs on walls and ceiling.

• Replace light with an appliance bulb if necessary.

 

Stove:

 

• Remove racks and broiler pan; soak in hot water and clean, dry well.

• Clean inside of oven, top of stove, knobs, under elements, under burner pans and drawer.

• Wash and dry outside of stove.

• Replace oven light with appliance bulb if burned out.

• Replace burner pans.

• Move stove out and clean wall and floor.

 

Cabinets and Drawers:

 

• Wash cupboards inside and out.

• Wipe out drawers with damp rag.

• Clean sink, baskets, and counter tops well.

• Make sure garbage disposal is empty and clean.

 

Miscellaneous In and Near Kitchen:

 

• Wash all light fixtures in warm water and soap.  Clean switch plates.

• Clean inside and out of dishwasher; include inside seal.

• Wash range hood and clean filter.  Change appliance bulb if necessary.

• Wash windows, blinds, screens and clean sills and tracks.

• Scrub kitchen floor, including under moveable appliances and baseboards.

 

Living Room:

 

• Wash windows, sills and clean tracks.

• Clean light fixtures and switch plates.

• Sweep down cobwebs.

• Clean out fireplace.

• Vacuum carpet and clean baseboards.

• Clean drapes/blinds.

• Clean out fireplace; wash screen and doors.

 

Bedrooms:

 

• Sweep down walls to remove cobwebs and dust, especially corners.

• Wash light fixtures and switch plates.

• Wash windows, clean sill and tracks.

• Vacuum carpet and clean baseboard.

 

Bathrooms:

 

• Clean bathtub, tile around tub, sink, door and fixtures.

• Clean inside and outside of toilet.  These should be free of soap scum.

• Scrub floor, baseboards and behind toilet.

• Clean inside of medicine cabinet.

• Wash mirror.

• Clean windows, sills and tracks.

• Clean fan.

• Clean vanity inside and out, including drawers.

• Wipe toilet paper holder and towel rods.

• Clean light and switch plates.

 

Miscellaneous:

 

• Replace furnace filter.

• Wash inside and outside of front and back doors.

• Clean tracks of sliding doors.

• Replace ALL burned out bulbs.

• Clean and dry inside and outside of washer and dryer.  Clean lint trap.

• Pull out washer and dryer and clean floor behind.

• Wash ALL doors, especially around knobs.

• Sweep garage and sweep down cobwebs.  Clean windows.

• Mow and weed yard (unless landscaping is provided by property manager).

• Haul ALL trash away.

 

Final:

 

• Schedule your exit walk through with our office to make sure everything is completed.

 

Reminder:  Please note that carpets are required to be professionally cleaned.

 

Disclaimer:  Management has the final authority to determine how much of the deposit shall be refunded in accordance with the conditions set forth in the Rental Agreement.