Move Out Instructions for Hendricks Property Management

General:

Remove all personal belongings from the home.
Air conditioning filter must be clean.
All light bulbs must be in working condition.
Repair any minor damage you caused. If there is substantial damage, hire a professional to make the necessary repairs.
Remove all garbage from home and trash receptacles.
Smoke alarms must be operational. Replace batteries as necessary.
All plumbing must be free of any blockages.
If you have a pet, a flea treatment must be performed, per your lease, to eradicate all fleas that are present.
Carpet cleaning is required by a professional company and a receipt must be provided.
If you have a fireplace, clean ashes out and ensure entire fireplace is free of dust/ashes.

Kitchen:

Stove/Oven:

Entire surface area must be cleaned.
The vent hood, the oven (inside and outside), stove top/cook top must be clean and free of grease.
The drip pans should be clean or replaced.
The filter for the vent hood should be washed, dried, and put back in place (putting the vent hood filter in the dishwasher will clean it very well).
The lower drawer should be clean.
If your oven is a self-cleaning oven, do not use an oven cleaner. Put the oven in the self-cleaning cycle to clean and wipe out debris.

Refrigerator:

All food items must be removed from both fridge and freezer.
All shelves and compartments must be cleaned and free of food and/or debris.
Clean both the inside and outside of the refrigerator. The entire refrigerator must be clean and free of debris.

Cabinets/Shelves/Countertops:

All cabinets/shelves must be cleaned out of personal items and must be free of dirt, grease, dust, etc. Wipe out cabinets with a damp cloth to ensure they are clean.
Clean and disinfect all countertops. They must be free of food particles, grease, dust, etc.

Dishwasher/microwave:

Microwave must be cleaned inside and out. It needs to be free of all food particles, grease, fingerprints, etc.
Dishwasher needs to be clean and free of any personal items. Wipe the outside of the dishwasher and ensure it is free of food particles, dust, fingerprints, etc.
Clean any other appliances.

Sink and surrounding areas:

Garbage disposal must be in working condition.
Clean sink, faucet, handles to ensure they are free of any food particles, dust, etc.
Wipe backsplash (if applicable) to ensure it is free of any grease, food particles, etc.

Laundry Area:

Flooring, shelves, and walls must be clean and free of dust, dirt, debris.
If there is a washer/dryer at your home, wipe down the outside units. They must be in working condition.

Living Room and Dining Room:

Carpets must be vacuumed clean. Carpets must be professionally shampooed and a receipt provided when surrendering keys. If you have tile/hardwood, the floors must be swept and mopped to ensure they are free of dust and debris
Baseboards need to be dusted.
Ceiling fan(s) should be cleaned and free of dust.
Light fixtures should be cleaned and light bulbs should be working.
Windows and blinds should be wiped clean to ensure they are free of dust.

Bedrooms:

Carpets must be vacuumed clean. Carpets must be professionally shampooed and a receipt provided when surrendering keys. If you have tile/hardwood, the floors must be swept and mopped to ensure they are free of dust and debris
Closets vacuumed/cleaned.

Walls:

All walls throughout the home should be free of dirt, fingerprint marks, food spillage, and grime. A magic eraser is perfect for this.
Remove all nails, screws, etc. If you do paint touch up, ensure the paint does match.
Baseboards should be dusted and clean.
Patch and large holes made from TV mounts or art.
All switch/outlet covers should be clean and free of dirt. If they are broken, they must be replaced.

Bathrooms:

Toilets must be scrubbed with disinfectant cleaner. Toilet lid, seat, bowl, and base should be clean and no dirt, dust, or staining should be present.
Sinks, including fixtures, should be clean and free of dust, hair, debris, etc.
Mirrors and shower glass should all be cleaned and streak free.
Showers/tubs should be completely clean, including faucets, tile, tub basin, shower tile, shower glass and frame. There should be no mildew, hair, or soap scum build up.
All cabinets and drawers should be wiped out and free of hair, dust, debris, etc.
All light bulbs and vent fans must be in working condition.

Garage/Patios/Exterior:

Patios swept and free of any dirt/debris. All personal items must be removed.
Garage floor swept. All trash carried away and storage compartments emptied and cleaned.
Lawn needs to be mowed, edged, and cleaned of debris.
Any animal droppings need to be picked up and disposed of.