Understanding Your Responsibilities
Welcome to our Tenant Move-Out Instructions. We’re here to help you understand your responsibilities as you prepare to move out, ensuring a smooth transition and the return of your security deposit.
Your Tenant Handbook is a vital part of your lease agreement. It should be reviewed from time to time to ensure compliance with the lease and is part of a legally binding contract.
When you decide to move out, submit a written 30-day notice. You’ll receive a confirmation email, and a field agent will schedule your move-out date, providing a lockbox for key return. Make sure to leave all keys, remotes, and professional cleaning receipts on the kitchen counter. Your security deposit will be processed within thirty days of move-out or key return.
To secure your full security deposit, follow these steps:
- Professionally clean the home and carpets; provide receipts from licensed vendors.
- Remove all personal belongings and garbage.
- Patch and paint nail holes using a licensed vendor.
- Replace burnt-out lightbulbs and refresh smoke detector batteries.
- Change air filters.
- Maintain the yard: remove weeds, trash, and pet waste; mow and trim as needed.
- Keep utilities on until the lease end date.
- Review the move-in report for property conditions.
- These are just a few examples of the things to be done.
Ensure you:
- Provide 30 days’ written notice before vacating.
- Leave the property professionally cleaned and undamaged.
- Settle all outstanding charges and rent.
- Remove all debris and personal items.
- Provide a forwarding address.
- Fulfill the entire lease term.
- Remove gate locks or provide the key.
- These are just a few examples of the things to be done.
Shelter Realty uses zInspector for thorough move-in and move-out inspections. Our field agents document the property condition with hundreds of photos and detailed notes, ensuring a comprehensive and accurate record for future reference.
We hope this video helps clarify the move-out process ensuring you understand your responsibilities and the necessary steps to help secure a full refund of your security deposit. However, you should note that this brief video is not comprehensive or exhaustive. For more details, refer to your Tenant Handbook or contact us directly. Thank you for being a valued tenant with Shelter Realty.
Thank you for watching. Have a smooth and successful move-out!