Move-Out Instructions
Here are some items that will help you move-out and optimize the amount of your deposit that you receive back. For more information, please review your lease agreement. it should cover the details of what you need to do.
Leave your keys on the kitchen counter with the front door unlocked. Let us know that you have moved out via email or text and confirm the keys are left behind.
Please review your lease contract for your lease ending date. You will need to be completely out, cleaned, and keys returned by midnight on that date.
We have 30 days from the lease end date to send the deposit reconciliation. You will receive an email with the subject: “979RENT Has Requested More Information Regarding Your Move Out.”
Please follow the instructions in the email to either confirm your existing bank routing information or provide updated information.
Any refund due will be sent via eCheck to the bank account provided.
Your deposit will be returned within 30 days of your move-out date. If you do not receive it, please contact our office and make sure we have received your forwarding address and bank routing information.
Make sure to provide your forwarding address in your online portal → Contact Us → Give Notice to Vacate, then on the Move Out Notice form choose “Yes” when asked if you already know your forwarding address, and fill in the address fields that appear.
Disconnect utilities on your move-out date stated on your lease. Call Optimum to close your account and disconnect the additional services you’ve ordered. Please return any additional equipment to the Optimum office.
So that we may refund your deposit and make no additional charges, PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING:
A. Duration of the lease contract fulfilled, or balance paid in full.
B. Dwelling unit vacated by the above date.
C. Deductions will be made for damages beyond normal wear (damages from negligence, carelessness, accidents or abuse).
D. Dwelling unit must be well cleaned. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!
E. The following cleaning list is used to make each dwelling unit ready for the new resident.
Please follow cleaning instructions provided. Failure to clean or incorrect cleaning can result in deductions.
GENERAL APARTMENT
☐ All light switches and electrical outlet covers
☐ All light fixtures – replace bulbs if needed
☐ Ceiling fan blades and lights
☐ All vinyl floors and all baseboards
☐ Door casings around all doors
☐ Remove cobwebs
☐ Test ALL smoke detectors – replace batteries if needed
KITCHEN
☐ Clean inside and outside of all cupboards
☐ Clean inside and outside of all drawers
☐ Clean countertops
☐ Clean inside window sills and tracks – remove dead bugs
☐ Clean heat registers and dust wall corners for cobwebs
☐ Replace burnt out bulbs
☐ Clean light fixtures
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
☐ Clean inside and out – wipe top
☐ Pull out fridge if no water/ice hookup
☐ Clean rubber seal around both doors
☐ Wipe out crumbs and food
DISHWASHER
☐ Clean inside trays and racks and outside of door, especially edges
STOVE
☐ Clean oven and racks
☐ Clean under burners
☐ Lift up stovetop (most models) and clean under sides
☐ Clean burner drip pans – replace if necessary
☐ Clean broiler pan or drawer
☐ Remove all knobs and clean
MICROWAVE
☐ Clean inside and wipe down outside
☐ Clean grill and under
RANGE HOOD
☐ Clean and wash filter
☐ Clean under hood and replace bulb if needed
LIVING/DINING AREA
☐ Clean inside of windows and sills and remove dead bugs
☐ Clean heat registers and dust wall corners for cobwebs
☐ Clean blinds
☐ Clean light fixtures – remove dead bugs
☐ Replace burnt out bulbs
☐ Wipe off fan blades
CLOSETS
☐ Clean bar and shelves
☐ Clean woodwork and doors
SLIDING GLASS DOORS
☐ Clean dirt from sliding door tracks
☐ Vacuum screen
☐ Clean window inside and outside
☐ Clean blinds
BEDROOM (MASTER)
☐ Clean blinds
☐ Wash all windows inside, sills, and tracks – remove dead bugs
☐ Clean baseboards, door, and trim
☐ Clean light fixtures – remove dead bugs / wipe off fan blades
☐ Replace all burnt out bulbs
☐ Clean heat registers
☐ Remove cobwebs
☐ Test smoke detector / replace battery if needed
☐ Wipe off closet shelves
BEDROOM (#2)
☐ Clean blinds
☐ Wash all windows inside, sills, and tracks – remove dead bugs
☐ Clean baseboards, door, and trim
☐ Clean light fixtures – remove dead bugs / wipe off fan blades
☐ Replace all burnt out bulbs
☐ Clean heat registers
☐ Remove cobwebs
☐ Test smoke detector / replace battery if needed
☐ Wipe off closet shelves
BEDROOM (#3)
☐ Clean blinds
☐ Wash all windows inside, sills, and tracks – remove dead bugs
☐ Clean baseboards, door, and trim
☐ Clean light fixtures – remove dead bugs / wipe off fan blades
☐ Replace all burnt out bulbs
☐ Clean heat registers
☐ Remove cobwebs
☐ Test smoke detector / replace battery if needed
☐ Wipe off closet shelves
BEDROOM (#4)
☐ Clean blinds
☐ Wash all windows inside, sills, and tracks
☐ Clean baseboards, door, and trim
☐ Clean light fixtures – remove dead bugs / wipe off fan blades
☐ Replace all burnt out bulbs
☐ Clean heat registers
☐ Remove cobwebs
☐ Test smoke detector / replace battery if needed
☐ Wipe off closet shelves
BATHROOM (MASTER)
☐ Clean vent fan cover and replace bulbs if needed
☐ Clean light fixtures – remove bugs
☐ Replace all burnt out bulbs with proper bulbs
☐ Clean baseboards
☐ Sweep and mop
BATHTUB/SHOWER
☐ Clean doors and track
☐ Clean tub, surrounds, and fixtures
MEDICINE CABINET/VANITY
☐ Wipe out cabinet, vanity, and door
☐ Clean mirror
BATHROOM (#2)
☐ Clean vent fan cover and replace bulbs if needed
☐ Clean light fixtures – remove bugs
☐ Replace all burnt out bulbs with proper bulbs
☐ Clean baseboards
☐ Sweep and mop
BATHTUB/SHOWER
☐ Clean doors and track
☐ Clean tub, surrounds, and fixtures
MEDICINE CABINET/VANITY
☐ Wipe out cabinet, vanity, and door
☐ Clean mirror
STOOL, SINK, TOWEL BAR
☐ Clean stool inside and outside
☐ Clean sink, fixtures, and countertops
☐ Wipe down towel bar
☐ Wipe down toilet paper holder
BATHROOM (#3)
☐ Clean vent fan cover and replace bulbs if needed
☐ Clean light fixtures and remove bugs
☐ Replace all burnt out bulbs with proper bulbs
☐ Clean baseboards
☐ Sweep and mop
BATHTUB/SHOWER
☐ Clean doors and track
☐ Clean tub, surrounds, and fixtures
MEDICINE CABINET/VANITY
☐ Wipe out cabinet, vanity, and door
☐ Clean mirror
STOOL, SINK, TOWEL BAR
☐ Clean stool inside and outside
☐ Clean sink, fixtures, and countertops
☐ Wipe down towel bar
☐ Wipe down toilet paper holder
We had a tenant that did theirs incorrectly and were not too happy about the charges that this created. Please view this video for more details on how to fill them correctly and avoid us from having to come behind you and do more work. This will save you deposit deductions.