Follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth move out process and maximize your security deposit return.
If you fail any part of your inspection that requires a contractor/vendor to come out to perform a service you were responsible for, you will be charged a re-inspection fee. If you are not ready at the time of your inspection, or if utilities are not on, you will be charged a re-inspection fee. Inspections are not done with the tenant at the property.
Please ensure all areas meet the following cleaning standards to avoid charges from your security deposit.
Defrost and thoroughly clean all surfaces (inside, top, sides, back & underneath). Clean both sides of all racks, drawers (remove & clean underneath) and the drain pan. Be careful when pulling the refrigerator out—it can tear the floor. Leave any ice trays/bins provided when you moved in.
Run through the entire cycle first. Remove any debris and wipe the inside surfaces. Pay special attention to the inside lip and the outside trim/knobs. Clean & polish the front panel.
Clean all surfaces to remove grease, food & any burned particles. Remove, clean and reinstall the filter. If the charcoal filter cannot be cleaned, replace it with a new one. Built-in microwaves will need to be cleaned underneath where the vent filter is located.
Clean all surfaces to remove grease, food & any burned particles. Thoroughly clean the inside, top, sides, burners, knobs, broiler/drawer and oven racks. Lift the burner top to clean underneath. DO NOT use oven cleaner on the outside or on self-cleaning ovens. All drip pans must be replaced with new ones. Pull the stove away from the wall before inspection.
Scrub & clean sinks with appropriate cleaner. Clean garbage disposal gasket, run a cycle to clear out any debris. Sink drain covers or strainers need to be left in the sink cleaned. Polish faucet set. Clean the sprayer if applicable—this might require a cleaner to remove hard water build up.
Remove all food particles and items. Wash all the shelves & interior surfaces including counter tops and cabinet fronts. Remove any shelf liner or bug traps inside. Polish all exterior wood cabinetry.
Thoroughly clean shower surround, tub/shower surround, inside/outside tub from any soap scum/mildew. Polish the faucets & drains. The tub stopper should be cleaned and left in the tub.
Clean and disinfect all surfaces from the floor to top, including underneath seat rim. If toilet seat underneath is stained, replace it.
Clean mirrors with glass cleaner, remove all streaks. Clean the towel racks, toilet paper holder and any other fixture. Medicine cabinet should be cleaned inside/outside.
Appropriately sweep or mop; make sure cleaned and disinfected.
Vacuum floors. A professional carpet cleaning company must clean ALL carpets. If dirt, stains, odor, hair, pet urine odor or any debris remains, you will be charged for additional cleaning. You must provide a receipt from the company. Rented carpet cleaning machines will not be accepted. If you had a pet, the carpets must be deodorized with a pet enzyme.
Clean all walls, around light switches, along door moldings, and the baseboards. Remove your nails and do not fill holes. Excessive or large holes will incur a charge to repair them.
Remove all items and clean the shelves. Do not leave any hangers. Clean walls and floor.
Clean the inside/outside of the 1st floor windows and inside of any 2nd level windows. Screens must be cleaned also.
Spray the mini blinds with cleaner and wash in the bathtub. If greasy, stained, or slats are bent/broken, you will need to replace them. Screens that are cut/broken/bent will be charged to you.
Remove the globe and clean to remove dirt, dust, grease and any bugs, then reattach. Replace any missing or burnt-out bulbs. All light fixtures (inside & outside) must have working bulbs (60W). Ceiling fan blades must be cleaned top and bottom.
Provide a new 9-volt battery per smoke detector (keep in package) at the final move-out inspection.
Clean the return vents from any dust build-up.
Remove all items and sweep the floor. Place grease absorbent on any grease spills in the garage or on the driveway. Any grease/spills left will be removed at your expense. Vehicles left will be towed at your expense.
Grass must be recently cut and weeded, including edging/weed eating under porches and flowerbeds. Brushes/shrubs trimmed back neatly. All trash picked up from around the property. If you had/have a pet, all droppings must be picked up.
You are required to have the property professionally sprayed upon move out. If you had/have a pet, the property must be professionally sprayed for fleas. If a receipt is not provided, we will have this service completed at your expense. Carpets must be cleaned before the pest control is sprayed.
Must have all ash removed and cleaned. The screen should be free of dust build-up, glass doors should be streak free.
If you have questions about the move out process, please reach out to our team.
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