Apartment move-out checklist

Whether you are moving across the street or to the next state over, moving out of an apartment can be a hassle. Lack of planning can cost you and affect your schedule in the weeks leading up to your moving day. You have to make sure to prepare your apartment in a way that the landlord won’t assess any costs for damage. Follow this move-out checklist to ensure that you will have a smooth transition.

Getting Started

When you are planning to move out of your apartment it’s important to have most of your belongings packed up. Make sure you go through every cabinet and drawer and make sure you are not leaving anything behind. This process can take a while so it’s important to start early. When you sign up with Serenity movers, you can get all the help you need in your NYC move.

Start Cleaning

When you are moving out of your rental apartment it is important to make sure it is completely spotless. Your landlord is going to want their apartment clean for the new tenants. So if you leave it dirty your landlord is going to hire a cleaning company. They will use your security deposit to pay for the service. It is better to do it yourself, or hire a cleaning company to do it for you.

It is important to make sure you’ve scrubbed your countertops, as well as do a deep clean of the floor. If you have carpeted floors, vacuum everything, twice! Clean your shower, your sinks, your fridge, and your stove.

Do A Final Check

Make sure you are following the inspection checklist your landlord gave to you when you moved in. It’s important to check off every item on this list when you are moving and to make sure that you and your landlord are on the same page.

You don’t want your landlord to charge you for damages that you didn’t cause while you were living there. Don’t forget to leave your keys with your landlord and to disconnect all your utilities as well.

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