People don't know how to clean. So this list is both IN my lease (and we discuss) and it gets emailed two or three times prior to move-out.
READY TO OCCUPY
The property was provided to you clean and ready to occupy, and should, excluding normal wear and tear,
be returned in the same condition per the terms of your written lease. The following is a list of items to
check when preparing to vacate the premises:
FLOORING
If carpeted, they must be professionally cleaned and receipts must be provided.
If hard flooring such as tile or vinyl, floors must be swept and mopped clean.
If laminate flooring, floors must be swept and lightly mopped clean.
KITCHEN
Appliances: Refrigerator and freezer should be emptied of all personal items. Shelves, doors,
interior walls and exteriors (including TOP) should be wiped clean.
Stoves and microwaves should be cleaned both inside and out. The self-cleaning function is acceptable for the oven - do not use oven cleaner if you have a self-cleaning oven as this will damage the finish.
Cupboards & drawers should be completely emptied and wiped clean inside and out.
Counters & sinks should be wiped clean.
BATHROOMS
Cupboards should be emptied and wiped clean.
Sinks, commodes, tubs and showers should be clean, including walls and floors of shower.
LIVING SPACES
Empty all rooms & closets of personal items, remove all trash and debris.
LIGHTING FIXTURES & FIRE EXTINGUISHER
All lights must have working light bulbs.
Any fire extinguishers provided must be returned.
WINDOWS & DOORS
Windows must be closed and locked.
Doors must be locked, and a working key for at least one door must be returned.
WALLS
Walls should be wiped clean of any visible dirt.
Baseboards should be wiped clean of dust and pet hair.
EXTERIOR
All personal items, trash and debris must be removed from the premises.
Cigarette butts must be removed from the grounds.
Any animal debris or excrement must be removed.
Decks must be free of trash and debris, and all personal items must be removed from beneath.
UTILITIES
Please notify us as to the date you will turn off power so that we can be sure it is switched over.
Water Bills must be paid in full. A pro-rated amount will be withheld from the Security Deposit
towards the next bill. Any overage will be refunded separately.
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