End of Tenancy Checklist- moving out

We know that moving out can be stressful and the last thing you want is to have to deal with deposit deductions as well. To make it a bit easier please read and complete this checklist before you leave.

Things to do when moving out in order to avoid deposit deductions

 

Kitchen

• Ensure the cooker, including the oven, is clean and has all its attachments.
• Ensure the fridge/freezer is empty of all food, the freezer has been defrosted, all shelves are clean and it has been switched off with the door left open.
• Clean all surfaces and the floor in the kitchen and empty the bins.
• Empty and Wipe clean all the cupboards/ drawers.

 

Lounge, passageways and external

• Vacuum all communal areas.
• Remove all rubbish.
• Ensure no rubbish is left un-bagged in the yard/garden.

 

Bedrooms

• Vacuum rooms (including under the bed and behind the wardrobe).
• Remove personal possessions.
• Remove posters and blue tack or sellotape.
• Put back furniture that was in the room at the beginning of the tenancy.
• Remove rubbish.
• Hang curtains back properly on their hooks.
• Wipe down paint-work and windowsills.

 

Bathroom

• Clean the toilet, sink and bath.
• Clean all other surfaces, including the floor.
• Remove all toiletries and empty all bins

 

 Other things to remember!

• Return the keys on time, the day you move out, any late returns may result in a charge for changing the locks.
• Any damages or cleaning needed will result in deductions from your deposit.
• For more information on your deposit, please click here