Plan ahead when it comes to getting your Rental Security Deposit Back!
Confirm your cleaning plans with your landlord. Make sure you understand what your landlord expects, so you don’t end up under or over-cleaning. They should have a list for you of what they expect upon your move out.
Get the rental in good shape. Clean thoroughly and fix any damage you, your guests, or pets have caused. This means cleaning the inside of the oven, ceiling fans and blinds. Tenants usually forget these areas! Consider hiring professional cleaners who have all the supplies to make the place shine.
When you leave, return all keys, remotes , pool cards and remove everything, including garbage, food, and cleaning supplies.
Document your cleaning and repair work. Take photos and videos of the rental when you’re done.
Give the landlord your forwarding address. In some states, a landlord who can’t locate you within a specified time may keep the deposit.
Move out on time. You could be charged hold over fees if you don't move out when you said you would and lose your deposit.
Ideally, when the landlord does his final walk through he wants to be able to rent the home out immediately to someone else. Leaving the home the way YOU found it is best!
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