MOVING OUT You’re packing up and preparing to leave. Make sure you don’t miss out any crucial steps during your departure that could end up costing you some of your deposit.
SECTION CONTENTS Moving-out checklist
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Deposit disputes
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Inventory checks and deposits
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Deposit FAQs 38
MOVING-OUT CHECKLIST □ Check your tenancy agreement
□ Check your meters
Does your contract have a moving out procedure? Check it and follow the requirements, especially the notice period.
Take final meter readings as you move out
□ Check your inventory
Ensure all your bills are paid up until the date you are leaving and inform the companies that you are moving out.
Make note of any damage or changes to the property to ensure you aren’t charged for damage you didn’t cause. □ Let your landlord or agency know when you are moving out Contact your landlord/agent to let them know your moving out date. Arrange for them to do a final check before you move out to make sure everything is in order. □ Take photos of the property Take photos of your property to show the condition you are leaving it in (provide datestamps if necessary).
□ Pay your final bills and cancel any contracts
□ Cleaning Deep clean your property before you move out – it needs to be in the same condition as it was when you moved it. □ Rubbish It’s your responsibility to dispose of your rubbish or you can be charged. □ Deposit Your landlord or agency is responsible for returning your deposit. If there are no issues it should be returned to you within 10 days of the end of your tenancy.
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