Move-out check list

Leave this form with the keys in the home/apartment before you leave.

The following checklist is provided so that you understand what is expected of you to ensure your best chances of a full refund regarding any cleaning charges.

Cleaning

____ Wash and wipe cupboards, inside and out.

____ Clean oven, burners and drip pans. Clean fan above stove.

____ Clean & defrost refrigerator. Move refrigerator and clean floor and the sides of the refrigerator.

____ Kitchen and bath floor must be cleaned.

____ All marks on walls must be touched up or washed. Too many marks may require repainting.

____ All nails and tacks removed, filled and paint touched-up.

____ All carpets must be cleaned spotless.

____ Bathroom sink, medicine cabinet, tub, shower curtain (or door), walls, floor and stool, and      

          cupboards must be clean.

____ Wash all light fixtures and ceiling fans.

____ There must be a working light bulb in every socket and all smoke detectors must work properly.

____ Mow lawn, trim bushes, rake leaves, and remove debris. If there is a deck it too must be clean.

Keys

____ Gather all keys and garage door openers and leave them on the kitchen counter.

Utilities

____ Have the utility companies turn off all utilities effective on the day of the lease termination. In the winter months leave the heat turned on and transfer into landlord’s name. Call us if the utility company needs conformation.

New Address

____ Leave your new phone and address information. A security deposit can be delayed if no information is left.

Name _______________________________________ Date ________________________

New address ______________________________________________________________

New phone number _______________________ Work Number _____________________

This is intended as a guide only in helping you determine what type of cleaning is expected, and may not be a complete list.