This cleaning check-list should help you prepare for your move out inspection.  If you have any questions about your responsibilities, do not hesitate to call the office. 

Remember that ALL keys must be returned to our office and you must provide to us a legal size (9” x 4”) self-addressed stamped envelope in order to receive any deposit refund.  Also, please keep in mind that your refund may take up to 35 days to be returned.   

ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO MOVE-OUT INSPECTION! 

_____ 1. Carpets and all upholstered furniture must be PROFESSIONALLY steam cleaned, and a receipt for this service from a licensed company presented to the manager before checkout. If you do not have this done, and present the receipt, the rental office will have it done and your deposit will be charged. If you have a pet and/or a pet addendum, you must also follow those instructions. 

_____ 2. All non-carpeted floor surfaces must be THOROUGHLY cleaned and mopped. (Particularly around the edges and corners). 

_____3. You are responsible for patching, sanding, and painting all nail holes. Contact us for paint color information! If you complete these repairs yourself, they must be high quality in order to return the wall to the condition it was in before the hole was added.  If the holes are very large or you feel unqualified to complete these repairs, please contact the office and we will have someone complete these repairs for you at your expense.                                                                                      

_____ 4. Oven and stove, and underneath and behind appliances must be THOROUGHLY cleaned!  The entire surface area, including the stove eyes and underneath the eyes, the vent hood, the oven and storage area should be clean and free from grease.  If your stove is not self-cleaning, then clean the stove manually. All drip pans must be in new condition.  The filter in the vent hood should be removed, washed, dried and put back in place.  (HINT: Put the filter in the dishwasher and run through a normal cycle.) 

_____ 5.  The refrigerator must be left on, emptied and all (interior and exterior) surfaces washed completely.  The rubber insulation strip on the door should be clean and free of mildew. 

_____ 6. All sinks should be cleaned.  Garbage disposal, if available, should be in    proper working order and free of garbage. 

_____ 7. Dishwasher, if available, should be empty, clean and free of mildew.  Additionally, the dishwasher door including the rubber insulation strip should be clean and free of mildew. 

_____ 8. All cabinets and drawers are to be emptied and cleaned with a damp cloth.  Countertops, the fronts, and tops of cabinets and drawers should also be cleaned and free from dirt.  

_____ 9. Bathrooms must be cleaned and disinfected.  This includes the entire shower/tub unit, sink and toilet.  Be certain that all soap scum is eliminated from the shower/tub unit.  All cabinets and drawers are to be emptied and wiped clean and all mirrors and counter tops should be washed. 

_____ 10. Washer and dryer, if available, should be empty and clean. The dryer filter must be clean and free of lint and debris. 

_____ 11. All windows must be washed (inside & outside). Window sills and mini-blinds are to be washed clean with warm soapy water and rinsed so that they are free from dust and dirt.  When cleaning the blinds, do not use bleach or they will be discolored. 

_____ 12. All ceiling fans are to be wiped clean. (Even the tops of the fan blades.)  

_____ 13. All light fixtures must be cleaned inside and out. Any broken or missing globes or covers must be replaced. 

_____ 14. All walls, ceilings, doors, door frames and baseboards must be wiped clean with a dry cloth.  Please contact the rental office for information if more extensive cleaning is required. 

_____ 15. All outside areas, including exterior doors, decks and patios, steps, awnings and vinyl siding must be cleaned. 

_____ 16. Both the inside and outside of the unit must be treated for fleas if you have had pets.  Be sure to get a 30 day guarantee with your service since eggs hatch up to two weeks after a treatment.  You must present a receipt for this service and a copy of the guarantee to the rental manager.  

_____ 17. If you allowed a pet to stay or visit your leased premises against your lease agreement, then you will be fined $300.00 and in addition you will be responsible for any damage and odor resulting from the pet. 

_____ 18. Air conditioner filter must be cleaned if reusable or replaced if disposable.  For directions, please call the rental office. 

_____ 19. All burned out, broken or missing light bulbs must be replaced with new 60 watt bulbs.  Fluorescent and appliance bulbs must also be replaced if needed. 

_____ 20. No trash, garbage or boxes should be left inside or outside the unit.  Large items that cannot be placed in a trash can should be taken to the dump. 

_____ 21. Any holes in the yard or sod damage must be repaired. All litter, including cigarette butts, must be removed from the property, including the woods. 

_____ 22. All A/C vents and bathroom vents on the ceiling/floors need to be wiped clean and have no dust hanging from them. 

_____ 23. Wallpaper areas need to be THOROUGHLY wiped clean with a damp nonabrasive cloth. 

_____ 24. Any stickers or decals, such as stars and moons on your ceilings, or stickers on appliances and windows must be removed. (This includes the sticky substance left on the surface.) 

_____ 25. Be sure all furniture is cleaned, is dust free, is in its original position from move-in, and that all headboards are attached to beds. 
 

Please call the rental office to schedule your move out inspection if you intend to move out prior to _(move-out date indicated on your lease)_, at 12:00 NOON.  If you have any questions about what is expected of you, we will be glad to assist you! Thank You!