Move-Out Checklist

Our move-out procedures are designed to protect both residents and property owners while ensuring a seamless transition. Following the steps below helps prevent delays, avoids unnecessary charges, and ensures your tenancy ends on the right note.

Notice to Vacate

If you decide to move out, written notice is required at least 60 days before your lease end date. Contact us about ending your lease using our Notice to Vacate form. If proper notice is not given, please see your lease for early termination penalties.

Notice to Vacate Form
People with moving boxes

Move-out Checklist

Once you’ve given notice, we’ll invite you to schedule a pre-move-out inspection. This walk-through identifies anything that could be deducted from your deposit — while you still have time to fix it. It’s your best tool for a full deposit refund.

  • Have your home commercially cleaned and provide a receipt.
  • Commercially clean the carpet – DO NOT rent a machine. Provide a receipt.
  • Remove all personal belongings and trash.
  • Keep utilities in your name through your lease end date.
  • Provide your forwarding address.
  • Complete the Move-out Form online.
Move-Out Confirmation Form
Move-out inspection

Final Inspection & Your Deposit

After you’ve moved out, we complete a final inspection to document the home’s condition. Any damage beyond normal wear and tear is deducted from your deposit. Your deposit (with an itemized statement of any deductions) is sent to your forwarding address within 30 days of your move-out date.

Showings Before You Move Out

After you give notice that you’re moving out, we may begin marketing your home and scheduling showings while you’re still living there. We know having people walk through your space isn’t fun, especially while you’re packing, and we work to make it as painless as possible:

  • Advance notice – We’ll always give you at least 24-hour notice before a showing, and we try to group showings together so you aren’t disturbed every day.
  • You don’t need to be home – A Trademark team member will accompany every showing and lock up afterward.
  • Tidy, not perfect – We’re not expecting a staged home. Making beds, clearing dishes, and securing pets and valuables goes a long way.

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