12/04/2023
At RampUp Moving we truly care about making your entire moving experience the best it can be, and that means getting your rental deposit back!
We've put a few tips together to help you get that deposit back, check it out!
1. Review your lease prior to moving out
Be sure to re-read your lease before moving out. Your rental lease should tell you how and when the tenant is required to notify the landlord of their move. It should also lay out the terms and conditions for getting the security deposit back.
2. Document any damage to the home that already exists
When you move in, be sure to document any and all damage to the home that already exists. Take photos of any holes or marks in the wall, as well as general wear and tear throughout the home. Send photos to the landlord at the beginning of the rental term, so that they can’t hold you accountable for existing damages.
3. Repair damage
Once you have assessed the damages, spend your last month in the home fixing any and everything needed. In some instances, this may require having a landlord send professionals to the house (think: a handyman, plumber or electrician). While you should leave complicated repairs to the professionals, easier fixes can be handled by yourself. These repairs may include patching holes in the wall using spackling (putty) and painting a room back to its original color.
4. Clean the home as thoroughly as possible
Before bidding farewell to your old home, make sure to give it one last deep clean. This doesn’t just mean vacuuming a few floors. No – it means cleaning and scrubbing as thoroughly as possible. A clean home will make it much more likely that your landlord will return the security deposit in full. We highly recommend to help you out with this!
5. Do your own final inspection
Conduct a final inspection of your place either by yourself, with friends or with your landlord. Walk through each room to ensure that all repairs have been taken care of. If the landlord is with you, make sure that they’ve signed off on all of the rooms before moving out.
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