Move Out Procedures
Below is a list that will explain the procedures from your notice of lease termination until the lease ends:
We will immediately begin advertising for a new tenant. There will be times we will need to show your residence. We will give you at least 12 hours notice, as per the terms of the lease.
In order to receive your security deposit back in full, the property must be returned in the same condition it was given to you. Rent will continue to be due, (even if you moved out) until all keys are returned, utilities paid in full and a written forwarding address is received. When the keys are returned we will do a final inspection using the Move-In Move-Out Report you completed when moving in.
You are expected to complete your moving and return the keys by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on the last lease day, in order to avoid any scheduling problems or additional rent charges. Please contact the office and ask about our incentives to move out a few days early. To assist us in making refunds to you promptly, we ask that you review the security deposit section of the “Residential Lease” you signed when you moved in. This will clarify the refund procedure and explain any additional charges which you may have incurred. For more information pertaining to cleaning your unit and an explanation of security deposit deductions, please read the remainder of this document.
Here are a few reminders:
1. Return all keys. $25.00 per key will be charged to your account if all keys that were issued are not returned.
2. Make sure all personal belongings are removed by the end of lease. You will be charged storage if anything is left.
3. Repair/Replace any damage to the property. The house must be returned to the condition it as given to you. If it is not you will be charged to correct an damage. See “Rental Damage Charges Addendum”
4. House must be clean. (See Below)
5. All utilities must be paid in full. Proof of payment must be sent to Ferraro Properties prior to issuing Security Deposit.
6. Leave forwarding address for all tenants.
7. Security Deposit balance will be returned within 30 days after tenants move from the property.
8. Security Deposit CAN NOT be used toward last month’s rent.
9. All trash must be disposed of prior to the last day of the lease. If any trash is left at the property it will be disposed of at the tenants expense. Trash can not be left at the curb or at the property for any reason.
10. Carpets must be professionally cleaned.
Cleaning Instructions
Kitchen Cleaning
1. Clean refrigerator, shelves, and freezer. Unplug and pull the refrigerator out away from the
wall with doors open. Clean underneath and behind refrigerator. After cleaning, re-plug the
refrigerator and leave it running.
2. Clean cupboards, under sink, and baseboards.
3. Clean under burners, controls, rings, drip pans and stove top. Wipe down fronts and sides of range. Exhaust fan must be clean and grease free.
4. Clean oven–be sure to have all traces of oven cleaner wiped free.
5. Scour sinks and remove all stains. Disposal should be clean and in working order.
6. Sweep and mop kitchen floor.
7. Exterior faces of cupboards should be wiped down and grease free.
8. Dishwasher must be clean and in good working order.
Living Room Cleaning
1. Carpets must be commercially cleaned–check with manager for the best way to handle this.
2. Baseboards cleaned, and finger marks or other marks cleaned of switches and walls.
3. Windows must be washed, inside and out, sills dusted and cleaned with damp cloth and window runners and tracks clean.
Bedroom Cleaning
1. Same as living room.
2. Closets vacuumed and top shelf dusted.
Bathroom Cleaning
1. Toilet bowl must be scoured and cleaned with a disinfectant, the outside of the bowl, including the seat, rim, tank, and base must be clean and disinfected. An old toothbrush works well along bolts and the base of the toilet fixture.
2. Bathtub must be scoured to remove any rings. Sides of the tub enclosure must be clean and free of any soap build-up. (Spray foam bathroom cleaner works well here.)
3. Sink must be scoured and faucet polished. Wipe down counter top surrounding sink and wash mirror.
4. All cabinets and drawers must be dusted and wiped clean. The exterior of cabinets should also be dusted and cleaned.
5. Sweep and mop floor.
Storage Areas, Basement Patio, Carports
1. Patios must be clean and swept.
2. Storage/Basements area must be empty and swept.
Please notify us immediately with your move out date. This will ensure a prompt return of your security deposit refund.
Thank you for choosing one of our properties. We value you as a Tenant.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office at 1-888-356-0088.