30 Day Notice
To provide a 30-day notice for moving out, you must inform the management in writing at least 30 days before the rent due date that corresponds to your intended move-out period. For example, if your rent is due on the 1st of each month and you plan to move out by May 31st, your notice should be submitted no later than April 30th. Emailing your notice is acceptable, but it's crucial to obtain confirmation of receipt from management to ensure your notice is officially recorded. Without this confirmation, your notice may not be considered valid.
Keeping the Utilities On
When moving out, it's important to keep all utilities registered in your name until the day after their move-out date. Management will handle transferring the utilities to their name the following day, so there is no action required for this transition. This process is automatic, and once the utilities are in management's name, they will automatically be removed from your account. Keeping utilities active until after move-out inspection is especially crucial during winter months to prevent frozen pipes, which can lead to busted pipes and potential damages for which the tenant would be responsible. For peace of mind, we recommend you contact the utility company to confirm that services was transferred out of your name. This step ensures that all responsibilities are fully handed over to management and helps avoid any potential issues or misunderstandings regarding utility accounts post-move-out.
Cleaning
As you prepare for your move-out inspection, thorough cleaning of your rental unit can play a crucial role in securing the return of your security deposit. Focusing on often-overlooked areas such as blinds, window sills, ceiling fan blades, bathroom vents, behind the refrigerator, under and around the stove, and considering the replacement of stove drip pans can be more efficient than attempting to clean them. These efforts not only contribute to leaving the property in good condition but can also significantly reduce potential deductions from your deposit. A clean and well-maintained residence reflects your responsibility as a tenant and helps ensure a smoother transition at the end of your lease.
Move-out Inspection Process
As your lease concludes, our Move-out Inspection is crucial in ensuring the property is returned in a condition comparable to when you first moved in. During this approximately one-hour or less inspection, we will take after pictures to compare with those taken at the start of your tenancy, assessing any necessary changes or repairs.
Should repairs or replacements be needed, we only charge the actual cost of time and materials. Both wall paint and flooring are considered to have an estimated five-year lifespan. If repainting or floor replacement is required, you will be responsible for a cost proportional to the remaining lifespan of these items.
Our objective with this inspection is to maintain a balance of fairness and transparency, smoothing your transition out of the property while readying it for future tenants. This process is part of our commitment to maintaining high property standards and equitable tenant relationships.
Security Deposit Refund Process
As your lease concludes, our Move-out Inspection is crucial in ensuring the property is returned in a condition comparable to when you first moved in. During this approximately one-hour or less inspection, we will take after pictures to compare with those taken at the start of your tenancy, assessing any necessary changes or repairs.
Should repairs or replacements be needed, we only charge the actual cost of time and materials. Both wall paint and flooring are considered to have an estimated five-year lifespan. If repainting or floor replacement is required, you will be responsible for a cost proportional to the remaining lifespan of these items.
Our objective with this inspection is to maintain a balance of fairness and transparency, smoothing your transition out of the property while readying it for future tenants. This process is part of our commitment to maintaining high property standards and equitable tenant relationships.