Move Out/Inspection Guidelines:

A final inspection/walk-through of the property will be made within 72 hours of the lease expiration. The walk-through must be scheduled at a day and time convenient to the Property Manager. The landlord may assume that the condition of the unit at the time of the final inspection is the condition in which the Tenant(s) intended to leave it. Under the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act, you have the right to be present at the time of inspection. If you wish to be present, you must notify us 72 hours prior and to avoid additional charges, the inspection must be complete on or before the lease end date.

Security deposits will be returned by mail to the Forwarding Address that must be provided at or before move out. Only one check will be issued made payable to all tenants names as tenants in the Lease.

The return of your security deposit is subject to the following provisions and cleaning guidelines:

1All terms and conditions of the Lease Contract must be satisfied. This includes payments of all late fees, legal fees, invoices and/or rent. All keys must be returned on or before the day your Lease Contract ends.

2Written Notice to Vacate must be received by Property Manager 60 days prior to lease expiration.

3Cleaning Guidelines: The entire unit (interior and exterior) must be thoroughly cleaned and all trash and debris removed according to the following guidelines:

  • ALL belongings must be removed from the unit and from outside of the unit and properlydisposed of by removal from the property. No property or trash shall be left at the curbside. If you have large items to dispose of, please coordinate properly with the city/county's bulk pick up schedule.
  • ALL carpets must be professionally cleaned; all floors vacuumed, cleaned and free from dirt.
  • ALL windows (this includes: sills, trims, glass, screens and blinds) and mirrors must be dusted, cleaned and streak free.
  • ALL surfaces including walls, doors, baseboards, windowsills, light switches, receptacle covers etc. must be cleaned of all dirt, dust, grease and fingerprints.
  • ALL light fixtures (interior and exterior) must be cleaned of all dust, bugs and cobwebs.
  • ALL holes (larger than a pin/nail hole) in walls and ceilings must be patched, sanded and painted properly. *Any excess nail holes, holes, dents, marks or chips that are not repaired properly and painted to match existing wall color will necessitate charges for patching and painting the entire wall affected.
  • The interior and exterior of ALL included appliances including but not limited to: Washer, Dryer, Stove, Oven, Hood, Refrigerator and Dishwasher must be cleaned and free of all grease, dirt, dust, and cleaning residue. All knobs, burners, lights, exhaust fans, broiler pans, racks, windows and burner pans must also be thoroughly cleaned and free of grease. Refrigerators and Freezers must be defrosted and cleaned after removal of all water, frost and ice. The ice maker should be dumped and turned off.
  • ALL cabinets and drawers throughout property must be cleaned out and wiped down.
  • ALL kitchen cabinets and drawers must be cleaned of all food residue, handprints, grease etc. All contact paper and glue must be removed. All sinks and countertops must be thoroughly cleaned and free of stains and residue.
  • ALL bathroom surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned of any hair, mildew, dirt etc. Floors must be swept and mopped.
  • ALLchrome/stainless surfaces including: faucets, handles, shower heads, towel racks, soap dishes etc. must be cleaned and free of residue.
  • ALLtoilet bowls, bases, tanks and seats must be thoroughly cleaned and free of dirt and residue
  • ALL tubs, sinks and showers must be cleaned of all stains, rings and soap residue. All tile and grout must be scrubbed and cleaned free of mildew or residue. *Do not use abrasive cleaners on fiberglass.
  • ALL Garages, Storage Sheds, Balconies, Patios, Decks etc. must be properly swept and cleaned ensuring any grease/stains/paint marks or spills are removed.
  • Lawncare Maintenance must be completed the day of the move out inspection to include but is not limited to: Mowing, Trimming, Weeding, Mulching etc.

4If any of these provisions are not met and they require the use of water or electricity by Landlord to repair or clean, there will be an additional $45 charge for utilities or actual cost if higher.

5Clean is simply defined as every appliance, counter, cabinet, fixture, wall, tile, floor and surface must be scrubbed free of any and all debris, dirt, residue etc.

6Undersigned agrees that this security deposit may not be applied as rent, and that the full monthly rent will be paid on or before the first day of every month including the last month of occupancy.

Remember that a Forwarding Address MUST be provided to us by the time of move out, and we have45 days from the termination of your lease to notify you in writing of any damages charged against your security depositand 45 days from the termination of your lease to distribute the remainder of your Security Deposit.