MOVING OUT BY AMANDA HILOW
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lmost any person who’s been asked will agree that moving out can be a daunting task. But it doesn’t always have to be.
term. 30-day written notice is most common. •• Look for security deposit refund restrictions. •• Look for your rental housing owner’s obligation to make needed repairs. (A requirement for diligence is common.)
The process will be over with sooner rather than later with the help of multiple to-do lists, a great playlist and some helping hands.
•• Be sure to read any cleaning instructions. (Cleaning costs can usually be deducted from your security deposit if you fail to follow instructions.)
UH freshman Christina Smith said the only way she’ll justify moving without hiring a moving service is if she has several friends helping her.
•• Check on prohibitions against subletting or keeping animals. (Written permission is usually required. Also, there is usually a pet deposit.)
“I hate moving,” she said. “I don’t even want to think about having to do everything myself. I’m going to get my boyfriend and his friends to help me out.”
•• Ask the manager to write in and initial any oral agreements or changes in the lease that are agreed to by you and the owner’s representative.
BEFORE YOU MOVE (Tips from the Texas Apartment Association) •• Check to see how much advance notice you must give before moving at the end of your
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