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While preparing to move out of your apartment, there’s a lot to juggle. Between organizing movers, packing up belongings, and cleaning out the apartment, your to-do list is likely long; however, it’s essential you dedicate some time to taking care of administrative and cleaning duties to ensure you receive your security deposit back upon checkout. Below are a few ways to do that.

3 Steps to Regain Your Security Deposit

1. Give Ample Notice

Many landlords require notice that tenants are moving out within a certain time frame of the leaving date. Informing them of a move after this date may violate the lease, which gives landlords reasonable cause to withhold part or all of your security deposit. Many landlords require a 30-day notice, but check your lease in case your property manager requests more.

2. Follow the Rules

professional movingReview the lease to learn what is expected of you upon moving out. This way, you’ll know exactly what to do to earn that money back. The list may include filling in holes in the walls from nails, repainting to the original color, and ensuring the window coverings that came with the unit are in the same shape as when you moved in. Pay special attention to appliances and fixtures that belong to the property; clean and sanitize these before leaving to avoid being penalized.

3. Fix Damage

While you likely submitted maintenance requests throughout your residency, you’ll need to make sure the apartment is in the same condition as it was upon move-in. This may require a few extra request submissions before your lease expires, and some jobs may need to be done on your own. For example, residents can clean scuff marks off the walls, but broken faucets should be repaired by the maintenance crew. As you and your movers pack up your belongings, keep an eye out for additional accidents and marks that you’ll need to clean before your final walkthrough.

 

While you’re tackling these tasks, allow professional movers to pack up your belongings. Bell Moving & Storage in Butler County, OH, ensures everything is ready for transit, and they will transport it in their state-of-the-art moving trucks. Additionally, if you find you have no more space for items you’re not ready to part with yet, they offer warehouse storage with around-the-clock security. Visit the website for more information about the movers, and call (513) 942-7500 to request a quote.

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