Move Out Information
In order to avoid any
misunderstandings this move-out letter describes how your apartment needs to be
left and what the procedures are for returning your security deposit.
You must leave your unit in a very clean
condition so the next tenants may move right in. It is a lot of work (12-20 hrs + moving time), please leave
plenty of time. You must be out by
Sunday morning after graduation. Not any later. ; Penalties will be provided if
you are late. If you have any questions
about the type and extent of cleaning needed, please give me a call. Here is a specific, not all inclusive, list of items to be cleaned
before leaving:
Kitchen
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Cabinets empty and
clean, countertops & sinks cleaned
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Refrigerator, freezer,
and dishwasher empty and cleaned inside and out with appropriate cleaner
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Stove cleaned inside and
out with appropriate cleaner
Bathroom
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Tub cleaned with
appropriate cleaner (Comet with bleach for most cleaning, Tilex removes mildew
stains,)
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Toilet bowl inside,
outside, and base with appropriate cleaner (Comet)
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Sink, mirror, medicine
cabinet, Vanity cabinet & drawers.
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Clean any mildew on
walls or ceiling with mildew remover (Tilex).
Floors & Walls, etc.
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Wipe down baseboard trim
and windowsills with damp sponge as needed.
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Clean any dirty windows
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Mop hardwood floors – repeatedly
– with Hardwood floor cleaner or equivalent, till shining & the water stays
clean.
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Clean ceiling fan blades
& lights and bathroom exhaust fan
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Don’t forget corners,
closets, under stove & refrigerator, back hall, stairwell, stairs.
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Clean doors, walls, or
trim as needed with all purpose cleaner (fingerprints, marks)
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Replace all light
bulbs including basement and outside with proper shape and wattage. 60W CFLs for most enclosed lights, special bulbs for ceiling fans (40w) and
bath vanities. Special size ceiling fan
bulbs are only avail at Home Depot.
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Clean front door &
clean & sweep front porch as needed.
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Basement Laundry area –
clean & remove trash / clothes.
Garbage
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All garbage to be bagged
& brought to curb on correct day
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Everything in Attic,
Basement, Yard, and porch also to be put out.
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Find out when Albany’s
neighborhood cleanup day is for large trash and furniture to avoid trash fines
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Don’t get trash Fines
for wrong day/time or extra garbage.
Fines are $100 to $250 PLUS fees for the actual work.
Please
don’t leave anything behind. Furniture,
dishes, appliances, grill, anything.
The apartment, basement, attic, porches, and back yard should be totally
empty except for items that were there when you arrived. Don’t forget to cancel utility services,
newspaper, and do a change of address form (usps.com).
Once
you have cleaned your unit and removed all your belongings please call me to
arrange for a walk through inspection and to return all keys. Missing keys are $5 ea and may also cause a
new lock charge ($25). You can leave the key to your Bedroom in the lock. Make sure I have your address to send
the security deposit.
It
is my standard to return all deposits within 15-30 days of the end of the
lease. Any cleanup or repairs that still
need to be completed after your departure will be billed at $20 - $40 per
hour. If any deductions are made they
will be explained in writing and divided among the tenants of that unit, or
whole building for common areas. If you
have any questions, please contact me at 518-852-0254 my e-mail is
David@bemanpark.com
Sincerely,
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David