What to do before moving out of your apartment?

Moving may be both exciting and stressful. There is so much to do! Permits guarantee you complete all the necessary measures to travel from your cutting-edge rental before you’re knee-deep in packing peanuts. You want a seamless transition to your new apartment, and you also want to do everything you can to get your security deposit back, so let’s take a look at what you need to do before you leave your rental.

Notify

Examine your lease to see how many words you’ll need to offer before leaving your property. Apartment complexes may need notice of 30 days, 60 days, or even ninety days, so make certain you look into this thoroughly ahead of time. If you don’t keep your promise, you risk losing your security deposit or being held liable for many months’ rent. Your shipping strategy should also be outlined in your lease. In most cases, a written word is necessary (use this word to vacate the template if you don’t know how to write one).

Acknowledge Your Payments

If you paid your first and last month’s rent comparable to a security deposit when you moved in, be aware that the security deposit and final month’s lease are not the same, even though the amounts are likely the same. Any damage to the rental is covered by the security deposit. The last month’s lease, which you paid when you signed the lease, ensures that you will not owe a final fee at the end of your lease period. Even if the quantities are the same, your security deposit cannot be utilized to cover your final month’s rent.

Contact the Insurance Company

Your renter’s insurance should accompany you, but you should contact your service as soon as possible to inform them of your impending departure. Be aware that your rent may be increased or decreased depending on your new rental. You may have 30 days to contact them about your pass depending on your insurance policy, but it’s a good idea to do it as soon as possible. Some renter’s insurance policies may protect valuables while on vacation, so now is a good opportunity to double-check your policy and ask questions.

Contact your Utility Companies

Name your application carriers and schedule your switch off/on dates two weeks before you pass. You must turn off the utilities at your modern rental the day before you leave (to avoid the power and water being shut off while you are attempting to transfer packing containers – particularly during the heat). This is also available in case you need to conduct a last-minute vacuum after all the boxes and furniture have been removed from the rental. Schedule your new rental’s utilities to be turned on the day before you move in (so you’ll have electricity and water while you’re settling in).

Repair Everything

You must repair any damage you caused inside the rental to receive your security deposit back. For example, that adorable picture over the sofa may have left lots of spaces in the wall that begged to be filled. If you painted a wall, you may need to repaint it in its original color (except you made different preparations together with your landlord). If you changed out light fixtures, blinds, or drawer knobs, they should all be replaced with the originals. Examine the carpets for any puppy damage, dents or scrapes that weren’t there when you moved in, and stains. If you can correct it, do so. 

Shift!

Having a new house is always exciting, whether you’re moving to a new country or just down the street. Hopefully, by following those recommendations, you were able to smoothly transfer from your previous rental to your new one. If you’re still looking for an apartment, our updated rental checklist can help you find the perfect new abode.

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