{"id":14351,"date":"2018-06-20T11:26:36","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T11:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-move-out-checklist-for-landlords\/"},"modified":"2024-02-28T21:18:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T21:18:51","slug":"tenant-move-out-checklist-for-landlords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-move-out-checklist-for-landlords\/","title":{"rendered":"Tenant Move-Out Checklist For Landlords"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/h0DhSKsiDvxgwakOuphC8w.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/h0DhSKsiDvxgwakOuphC8w.png\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>When it\u2019s time for a tenant to move out, you want the process to go as <strong>smoothly as possible<\/strong> so that new tenants can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-screening-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">screened<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-onboarding-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">onboarded<\/a> <strong>without delay.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Much of the move-out process is ensuring that the tenant <strong>adheres to the contract<\/strong> and leaves you with as little to do as possible. While you, of course, cannot control everything, a <strong>clear process coupled with frequent communication<\/strong> helps <strong>enable your tenants<\/strong> to do their part and <strong>prepares you<\/strong> to deal with the situation in the case that they do not fulfill their contractual responsibilities. That is why we've put together this tenant move-out checklist for landlords.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Run this checklist<\/strong> <strong>every time a tenant is moving out<\/strong> to efficiently prepare the property for the next tenant while making sure you do not incur any lost revenue or have to face a messy legal situation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"first-steps\">\n<h2>First steps:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-tenant-and-property-details\">\n<h2>Record tenant and property details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h4>Tenant details<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> First name <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Last name <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Phone number <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h4>Property details<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Address line 1 (street address) <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Address line 2 (apartment, suite, unit) <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> City <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> State <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> ZIP code <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ensure-adequate-notice-has-been-given-by-the-tenant\">\n<h2>Ensure adequate notice has been given by the tenant<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The tenant should provide you with a <strong>written notice<\/strong> to move out. This should clearly state the <strong>reason<\/strong> for moving out and a specific <strong>date<\/strong>&nbsp;for when it will take place. The date they select must provide you with enough notice as <strong>stated in the lease agreement.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Tenant's requested move-out date <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Written notice sent by the tenant <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-moveout-date\">\n<h2>Confirm move-out date<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Select the move-out date that you have confirmed with the tenant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Confirmed move-out date <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"property-inspection\">\n<h2>Property inspection:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Once the move-out date has been confirmed between you and the tenant, it's time to <strong>conduct a walk-through inspection<\/strong> of the property to <strong>document any damage<\/strong> as well as <strong>cleaning and general maintenance needs.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is also an <strong>essential step<\/strong> in evaluating what portion (if not all) of the <strong>security deposit<\/strong> will be paid back to the tenant once they have vacated the property.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As you perform the inspection, keep in mind that some things need to be&nbsp;checked&nbsp;in <em>every<\/em> room, while others are unique to specific rooms. For example, you will obviously only need to inspect a stove in the kitchen, whereas <strong>flooring, walls, doors, locks, and windows<\/strong> will need to be inspected in all rooms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9WxQlvWyzJo?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n    A simple guide to move-out inspections for landlords<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-inspection-checklist\/#introduction\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">comprehensive home inspection checklist<\/a> for more detailed instructions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"send-email-to-schedule-inspection\">\n<h2>Send email to schedule inspection<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/l729l_M11I1eoRuMwMJJGg-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Send email to schedule inspection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/l729l_M11I1eoRuMwMJJGg-scaled.jpg\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Contact the tenant to schedule an inspection date<\/strong> for you to evaluate the overall condition of the property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-inspection-date\">\n<h2>Confirm inspection date<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>When the tenant has replied to your email, <strong>confirming a date<\/strong> for you to perform a walk-through inspection, enter it below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Scheduled inspection date <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"gather-documents-from-movein-inspection\">\n<h2>Gather documents from move-in inspection<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Select the <strong>date of the move-in inspection<\/strong> conducted when the previous tenant moved out along with any <strong>documents\/photographs<\/strong> that you can refer to when evaluating the current state of the property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Date of move-in inspection (when previous tenant moved out) <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Move-in inspection document <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"inspect-kitchen\">\n<h2>Inspect kitchen<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vYIb4CpPugk-Iq9cLfdN3Q.jpg\" alt=\"Inspect kitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vYIb4CpPugk-Iq9cLfdN3Q.jpg\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Carefully inspect each <strong>functional element<\/strong> of the kitchen. <strong>Complete the sub-checklist<\/strong>&nbsp;below and <strong>document your notes&nbsp;<\/strong>in writing <em>and<\/em>&nbsp;photographs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The sink:<\/strong> Turn the faucet on and check for water pressure and drainage. Inspect under the sink cabinet looking out for leaks, mold or water damage. Also, check the water valves for corrosion or leakage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Countertops:<\/strong> Inspect for any significant chips, cracks or gauges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cabinet and drawer storage:<\/strong> Check that all cabinet doors are functioning properly. Note if any hinges or hardware are missing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The stove:<\/strong>&nbsp;Check each burner to ensure they are clean and working correctly&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The oven:&nbsp;<\/strong>Check that the oven is clean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The refrigerator:&nbsp;<\/strong>Check that the refrigerator is clean and functioning properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The dishwasher: <\/strong>Check for mold inside the wall frame. This would indicate if the seals and hoses connecting the dishwasher to the water source are damaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The sink<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Countertops<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Cabinets and drawer storage<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The stove<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The oven<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The refrigerator<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The dishwasher<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Flooring<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       9<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Windows<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       10<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Light fixtures<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       11<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Walls<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       12<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Ceiling<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Kitchen - Inspection notes (damage, cleanliness, maintenance) <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Kitchen - Photograph #1 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Kitchen - Photograph #2 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Kitchen - Photograph #3 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"inspect-living-area\">\n<h2>Inspect living area<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pDrkAvcpYsK8EUo_bZdKEA.jpg\" alt=\"Inspect living area\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pDrkAvcpYsK8EUo_bZdKEA.jpg\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Document the conditions of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Flooring<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Walls<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Ceiling<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Doors<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Windows<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Light fixtures<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Smoke detector<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Living area - Inspection notes (damage, cleanliness, maintenance) <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Living area - Photograph #1 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Living area - Photograph #2 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Living area - Photograph #3 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"inspect-bedroomss\">\n<h2>Inspect bedrooms(s)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kk13cVfHz1ZCjv0xrxtOsw.jpg\" alt=\"Inspect bedrooms(s)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kk13cVfHz1ZCjv0xrxtOsw.jpg\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Go through each bedroom and note the condition of:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Flooring<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Carpets (if any)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Walls<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Ceiling<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Doors<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Windows<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Light fixtures<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Smoke detectors<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bedroom(s) - Inspection notes (damage, cleanliness, maintenance) <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bedroom(s) - Photograph #1 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bedroom(s) - Photograph #2 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bedroom(s) - Photograph #3 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"inspect-bathrooms\">\n<h2>Inspect bathroom(s)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hwkSQFCMgQeSv_Bnf11IOQ.jpg\" alt=\"Inspect bathroom(s)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hwkSQFCMgQeSv_Bnf11IOQ.jpg\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Bathrooms often have hidden damage, so be sure to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Check around the toilet for leaks<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Check for broken tiles<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Check the sink and drainage<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Check the faucet<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Check the showerhead<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Check condition of the mirror<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Check the walls and ceiling<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Check windows<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bathroom(s) - Inspection notes (damage, cleanliness, maintenance) <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bathroom(s) - Photograph #1 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bathroom(s) - Photograph #2 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bathroom(s) - Photograph #3 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"moveout-day\">\n<h2>Move-out day:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"obtain-a-forwarding-address\">\n<h2>Obtain a forwarding address<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>According to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.landlordstation.com\/blog\/find-forwarding-address\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">landlordstation.com<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-blockquote\"><span>\"One of the tricks of the tenant trade is to \u201cforget\u201d to leave a forwarding address to a landlord upon checking out of a property.\"<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Don't get tricked!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make sure the tenant provides you with a <strong>forwarding address<\/strong> so you can <strong>return their deposit<\/strong> and <strong>forward&nbsp;their mail<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are dealing with a troublesome tenant, not having a forwarding address is a <strong>problem<\/strong> as they may&nbsp;<span>leave the property in such <strong>poor condition<\/strong> that their security deposit cannot cover the issue and you need to <strong>file a lawsuit<\/strong> against them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Forwarding address line 1 (street address) <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Forwarding address line 2 (apartment, suite, unit) <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Forwarding address - City <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Forwarding address - State <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Forwarding address - ZIP code <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"collect-the-keys\">\n<h2>Collect the keys<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oIJetSPF-pnk4FjKSMlOQw.jpg\" alt=\"Collect the keys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oIJetSPF-pnk4FjKSMlOQw.jpg\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The <strong>day has come<\/strong> for the tenant to vacate the property. Be very clear about where you would like them to leave\/drop-off the keys. This should be stated in the lease agreement, along with a description of the penalty if they fail to return the keys within a certain timeframe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"security-deposit\">\n<h2>Security deposit:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/t0Ox41tsVmEU9iQPaGBLog.jpg\" alt=\"Security deposit:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/t0Ox41tsVmEU9iQPaGBLog.jpg\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-warning\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/security-deposit-limits-deadlines-your-state-36186.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Review security deposit limits and deadlines in your state.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"assess-condition-of-the-property\">\n<h2>Assess condition of the property<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Compare the move-in report to the move-out inspection<\/strong>, listing any items that are not on the move-in report.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that not all items, specifically <a href=\"https:\/\/www.landlordology.com\/normal-wear-and-tear\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">normal&nbsp;wear and tear<\/a>, can be charged to the tenant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kitchen:&nbsp;<\/strong>{{form.Kitchen_-_Inspection_notes_(damage,_cleanliness,_maintenance)}}<\/p>\n<p><strong>Living area:&nbsp;<\/strong>{{form.Living_area_-_Inspection_notes_(damage,_cleanliness,_maintenance)}}<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bedroom(s):&nbsp;<\/strong>{{form.Bedroom(s)_-_Inspection_notes_(damage,_cleanliness,_maintenance)}}<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bathroom(s):&nbsp;<\/strong>{{form.Bathroom(s)_-_Inspection_notes_(damage,_cleanliness,_maintenance)}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Damage summary since move-in inspection <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Cleaning and maintenance needs <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Will you be returning the tenant's deposit? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"determine-how-much-will-be-paid-back\">\n<h2>Determine how much will be paid back<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/security-deposit-limits-deadlines-your-state-36186.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">State laws<\/a> typically allow landlords to use deposits to cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span><strong>unpaid rent<\/strong> or other charges--for example, <strong>unpaid utility bills<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>repairing the<strong> damage<\/strong> the tenant or their guests caused (not for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.landlordology.com\/normal-wear-and-tear\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">normal wear and tear<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>cleaning the premises so they\u2019re as clean as when the tenant moved in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"style-info\">Read about the <a href=\"https:\/\/realestate.findlaw.com\/landlord-tenant-law\/what-can-a-landlord-deduct-from-a-security-deposit-for-cleaning.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">difference between damage and normal wear and tear.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When returning the deposit to the tenant, be sure to include an itemized list of damages and the&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Itemized list of damages\/excessive dirt and costs associated to them <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Amount to be paid back <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LALCt9g5_A4?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n    Here's a handy video overview of how to properly handle security deposit returns<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"return-the-deposit-within-30-days\">\n<h2>Return the deposit within 30 days<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Return the deposit by sending it to the forwarding address they provided you when they moved out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Amount to be paid back:&nbsp;<\/strong>{{form.Amount_to_be_paid_back}}<\/p>\n<p><strong>If applicable, include the itemized list of damages\/excessive dirt<\/strong> that you attached in the previous task.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forwarding address:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>{{form.Address_line_1_(street_address)_2}}<br \/>\n{{form.Address_line_2_(apartment,_suite,_unit)_2}}<br \/>\n{{form.City_2}}<br \/>\n{{form.State_2}}<br \/>\n{{form.ZIP_code_2}}<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Date deposit was returned <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investedpm.com\/2016\/06\/08\/tenant-move-process-done-right\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Invested Property Management - Tenant Move Out Process Done Right<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/sample-move-out-checklist-for-landlords-and-tenants-2125000\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Erin Eberlin - Landlord Checklist for Tenant Move Out<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.landlordpm.com\/tenants\/move-inmove-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Landlord Property Management - Moving Checklists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/rental-manager\/resources\/move-in-out-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zillow Rentals Team - Move-In and Move-Out Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertymanagersseattle.com\/move-out-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SJA Property Management - Move Out Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fitsmallbusiness.com\/landlord-checklists-move-in-move-out\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Allison Bethell - Landlord Checklists Plus Free PDFs:&nbsp;Move In, Move Out, &amp; More<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawsonpropertymanagement.com\/moving-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dawson Property Management - Move-in Move Out Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appfolio.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/prepare-tenants-move\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rachel Jefferson - How to Prepare Your 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