Move out Checklist

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  • You are required to return the home empty and in a clean condition. Cleaning issues will NOT be considered normal wear and tear, under any circumstances.
  • If the home is not satisfactorily cleaned, has trash or abandoned items, appropriate charges will be deducted from your Security Deposit.
  • As required by your rental agreement, you will be responsible for the cost of a mandatory carpet cleaning, which will be performed after you move out by a carpet cleaner of the Landlord’s choosing.
  • All painting and damage repairs, including any holes in the walls or ceiling, will also be performed after you move out by a professional work crew.


GENERAL:

  • Walls should be washed or marks removed, including streaks above heaters. Remove all nails and tacks. Note holes on Inspection Report.
    Remove all cobwebs from walls and ceilings.
    Wall and ceiling vents should be vacuumed and/or washed.
  • Clean switch plates.
  • Floors in kitchen and bath (or any linoleum) should be cleaned.
  • Fireplace(s) should be cleaned of all debris, including ashes.
  • Drapes should be vacuumed.
  • Blinds should be cleaned.
  • Light bulbs should be replaced where needed.
  • Light covers should be cleaned.
  • Everything must be removed from closets (including coat hangers) and shelves need to be cleaned.New Paragraph

KITCHEN:

  • Range should be completely cleaned, including broiler pans.
  • Clean stovetop, panel, and dials.
  • Drip pans should be removed and underneath surface cleaned.
  • Drip pans must be cleaned. Replace if they do not appear new after cleaning.Clean under and behind stove.
  • Clean under and behind refrigerator.
  • Scrub the refrigerator inside and out. Remove all shelves and clean separately if necessary. Exhaust fans and overhead light should be free from grease and dirt, including filter. Dishwasher should be wiped out, including the inside of the door.
  • Garbage disposal should have ice cubes ran through it.
  • Cabinets and drawer fronts cleaned.
  • Clean inside and outside surface of microwave, including underside filter.
  • Clean and wipe out all drawers.
  • Clean sink and faucet fixtures.
  • Wipe down all pantry shelves.
  • Clean light fixtures and covers.
  • Wipe off all electrical covers.
  • Mop floor and/or vacuum carpet.
  • Wipe down all baseboards.
  • Wipe down all woodwork.
  • Clean doors and around frames.
  • Clean vents on floor or wall.

LIVING ROOM:

  • Clean electrical outlet covers.
  • Clean light fixtures and covers.
  • Vacuum carpet and edges by baseboards.
  • Wipe down baseboards.
  • Clean walls, ceilings, and corners.
  • Clean windows, window sills, and tracks. Most windows lift out of tracks for easy cleaning. Clean doors and around door frames.
  • Clean all vents on floor or wall.
  • Clean out closet and wipe down shelves.
  • Remove any cobwebs.

BATHROOMS:

  • Tiles should be washed and grout cleaned.
    Vanity and medicine cabinet should be cleaned, including shelves and mirrors.
  • Tub, shower, sink, and toilet should be cleaned and sanitized.
  • Glass door, if applicable, should be cleaned so all of the soap scum is removed. Exhaust fans should be taken down and cleaned.
  • Clean bathtub, shower walls, and fixtures.
  • Clean soap dishes and wipe down towel bars.
  • Thoroughly clean toilet inside and out.
  • Wipe down all countertops.
  • Clean and wipe out all drawers.
  • Clean electrical outlet covers.
  • Clean light fixtures and covers.
  • Clean walls, ceilings, and corners.
  • Remove any cobwebs.


BEDROOM(S):

  • Vacuum carpet and edges by baseboards. Wipe down baseboards.
  • Clean electrical outlet covers.
  • Clean light fixtures and covers.
  • Clean walls, ceilings, and corners.
  • Remove any cobwebs.
  • Clean windows, window sills, and tracks. Most windows lift out of tracks for easy cleaning. Clean doors and around door frames.
  • Clean all vents on floor or wall.
  • Clean out closet and wipe down shelves.

GARAGE (IF APPLICABLE):

  • All trash needs to be removed from the premises.
  • Clean any oil stains from the floor using an appropriate cleaner.
  • Sweep floor.

YARD AREA (IF APPLICABLE):

  • Weed all flower beds and mow and edge the lawn.
  • Remove all personal items and trash.

MISCELLANEOUS (IF APPLICABLE):

  • Clean ceiling fan blades and draperies.
  • Empty and clean out storage units and/or garage, deck, or patio.
  • Replace any burned out light bulbs throughout home and garage.
  • Replace any dead smoke detector batteries.
  • Remove all towel holders, adhesive (if you installed).
  • Remove hooks, ceiling hooks, mounted mirrors, etc. that you installed. Note any holes on the Inspection Report.