In order to get your security deposit back after moving out of a rented home, there are a few crucial steps you must take. First, make sure to give your landlord appropriate advance notice that you’ll be leaving. Also, make sure all your accounts are settled and no money is still owed to the landlord. Additionally, leave the apartment clean and empty. Fix any broken utilities, remember to turn in your keys, and document the state you left the apartment in. These and other tips will help to keep you covered.
Key Takeaways:
- Reclaim deposit money to use for your next apartment—or as a down payment for your house.
- It’s not unusual for tenants to think they’ve paid their maintenance fees and realize they haven’t.
- Do a walk through with the manager so there are no surprises when you receive your final statement.
“When it’s time to move on from your apartment, it’s tempting to just throw your stuff in some boxes and go. But, not so fast. Remember when you initially signed your lease and paid your first and last month’s rent? That’s right….you also paid a hefty deposit.”
https://www.sparefoot.com/self-storage/blog/19363-moving-out-of-apartment-checklist/