Move Out Checklist

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ENTIRE UNIT

• Remove all belongings

• Repair any minor damage. If substantial, hire a professional to fix it.

• Remove all garbage and clean trash receptacles. All trash must be removed from the premises.

• Smoke alarms must be operational; Replace batteries as necessary.

• Clean fireplace, hearth and mantle.

• Repair pet damage and treat for pests.

• All plumbing is to be free of any blockages

• All dead pests must be removed. Flea bomb treatments are preferred if you had a pet. All pet odors must be removed. If fleas are found in the property, you will be charged for flea remediation.

• Leave ALL utilities on until your move-out inspection has been completed.

WINDOWS, GLASS AND PATIO DOORS:

• Clean all window and door channels and frames thoroughly. Pay attention to the corners.

• Clean door screens and tracks.

• Clean all interior window panes and glass doors and leave free of streaks and dirt.

• Clean all mini and vertical blinds. Clean all window sills and curtain rods. Clean all drapes and valances.

• Replace any broken or missing window coverings.

FLOORS

• Al vinyl, linoleum, laminate and hardwood floors must be swept completely, cleaned and washed as per manufacturer directions. All non-carpeted floors must be cleaned, mopped and free of dirt and grime.

• DO NOT use bleach or ammonia-based cleaners on laminate or hardwood floors as these may cause damage to the flooring. Only use a damp mop when mopping these types of floors.

• Vacuum all carpeting in preparation for professional carpet cleaning.

DOORS

• Clean front door, inside and out.

• Both sides of all doors, including closets, must be cleaned and free of any grease, grime, crayon or marker, scuffs, and hairspray residue.

• Remove all unauthorized bedroom locking door knobs installed by tenants.

LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING FANS

• Remove all globes, fixtures etc. and clean both sides. Replace broken globes.

• Ensure that each fixture has the correct type of bulbs in it.

• Clean ceiling fan blades (both sides) as well as the mount on all fans.

• Clean the ceiling with a dry broom above the fan if dust has accumulated on the ceiling.

WALLS / CEILINGS

• Wash and spot scrub all walls and ceilings to remove any grease, food spillage or splatter, mold or grime. All crayon and/or furniture marks should be removed as well.

• Remove all nails, screws, staples, etc you used to hang anything but do not patch or spot paint. Any holes larger than a nail hole and any other damage to drywall bust be repaired professionally. If you touch up the paint, please make sure the paint will match.

• Vacuum and wipe down all baseboards

• Remove any dust from ceilings and A/C vents

• Clean all wall switch plates and outlet covers. Electrical light and wall switch cover plates must be replaced if broken, stained or missing.

• Check/clean or replace any cracked or missing phone or TV wall plates.

HVAC UNIT AND VENTS

• Remove all vent covers and clean

• Replace all filters

• Clean floors surrounding vents

KITCHEN

Stove/Range/Range Hood / Bottom of hood

Range Hood and the Bottom of the stove must be cleaned thoroughly. The entire surface area should be clean and completely free of grease.

• Scrub all rims, ridges and underside of hood to remove all grease splatter grime

• Clean stove top range hood

• Clean exhaust fan vent filter and light

• Clean all metal parts of burners

• Clean or replace stove burner drip pans (if applicable)

• Remove lower drawer and clean under stove

• Clean control knobs. Replace any broken knobs

• Wash and dry outside of stove

Oven

• Clean inside of oven, oven racks (both sides), broiler pans, drawer.

• Clean top and bottom edges of oven door

• Remove all oven cleaner residue or self cleaner ash from interior of oven.

• Pull freestanding electric ranges away from the wall gently to clean the floor, wall and sides of range.

Dishwasher

• Clean racks, baskets, rollers, gaskets, door edges and walls so they are free from food particles and soap film

• Clean inside and out of dishwasher. It should be empty, clean and free of mildew.  Additionally, the dishwasher door including the rubber insulation strip should be clean and free of mildew.

Refrigerator

• Remove all food from refrigerator

• Clean thoroughly inside and out with a disinfectant cleanser or warm water.

• Clean both sides of shelves.

• Clean butter, vegetable, meat and dairy storage compartments. All should be clean, free of mildew, dirt and grime.

• Freezer must be cleaned out.

• Clean folds in and underneath rubber seals on doors.

Cabinets and Drawers

• Shelves, drawers, turntables and cutting boards must be completely free of food particles, grease, greasy or sticky substances, dirt, dust and hair.

• Clean both sides of cabinet doors and drawer faces to remove grease specks, fingerprints, dried-on foods, etc.

• Wash cupboards inside and out.

• Wipe out drawers with damp rag.

• Clean and disinfect all countertops

Sink and surrounding areas

• Garbage disposal should be in proper working order and free of garbage. Run baking soda through disposal.

• Clean sink, drain, chrome fixtures

• Clean sink handles, drain and all chrome fixtures.

• Clean all backsplash areas to remove grease, dried on food, dust and cobwebs.

• Clean all countertop areas

• Clean cabinet fronts

• Clean microwave, inside and out

BATHROOMS

Toilets

• Scrub with disinfectant

• Remove all dirt and stains

• Clean top of toilet tank, toilet lit, seat (both sides), bowl and base completely

• Scrub toilet of all rust, lime and scale inside and out.

Sinks

• Clean sink, drain, and chrome fixtures

Mirrors

• Clean all mirrors so they are streak free and free of dirt

• Clean all glass (shower doors, mirrors, etc).

Floors

• Sweep floor

• Mop floor and clean all baseboards

Showers/ Tubs

• Clean shower walls, bathtub interiors and shower doors to remove all dirt, soap build up, mold and hair. Bleach the grout. Shower doors and frames need to be completely clean.

Vanities and Cabinets

• Clean interior and exterior of cabinets and drawers

• Clean out the bathroom drawers and vanity making sure you remove all hair

• Use a damp cloth to wipe out all drawers and cabinets.

• Replace all broken or missing bathroom towel racks and toilet paper holders.

• Clean light fixtures and replace any burned out light bulb

BEDROOMS

• Vacuum in preparation for carpet cleaning

• Clean all baseboards

• Clean all overhead light fixtures/ ceiling fans. Wash and replace globes and burned out light bulbs.

• Vacuum all closets and clean all baseboards

• Clean all windows and screen tracks

• Dust/Clean all air vents & registers

WINDOWS AND DOORS

• Clean all windows

• Clean all window tracks

• Wash all window sills

• Close and lock all windows

• Clean blinds

LAUNDRY ROOM

• Vacuum thoroughly to remove all dust

• Mop and clean all areas so the room is completely empty of any dust or grime

• Clean out soap dispenser in washer so that there is not remaining soap residue

• Clean dryer lint screen