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Don’t forget to do these things at the end of your lease
In the lead-up to the end of your lease your main concern might be where you’re moving to next, but it’s important that you also take the time to ensure everything is in order at your current property so you can leave it in as good condition as when you first moved in.
It can take a little bit of time organising a rental move so here’s a few things you’ll want to mark in your calendar.
Check over your lease
It’s a good idea to dig out your property’s lease agreement and look for any special conditions that are expected at the end of the lease.
For example, a lot of the time it is expected that carpets or other items are professionally cleaned before vacating the property.
Don’t forget to keep a copy of your invoice if you do get anybody in for cleaning, just in case you need it as evidence to show to your property manager after it has been done.
Tidy up the yard
If you have a backyard at your rental then you’ll want to give it a good tidy up before you leave.
Not will you want to mow any lawns, but you’ll want to spend some time removing weeds and trimming back overgrown trees and hedges. You may also need to replace any dead trees or plants.
Leave the place spotless
It should go without saying, but you’re going to want to ensure your rental is absolutely spotless before you leave.
Pay particular attention to kitchen, laundry and bathroom areas, as these tend to have the most build-up of grease and grime over time.
Everything in the property needs to be returned to the same condition it was in when you initially moved in.
If you don’t want the stress of cleaning yourself then you may want to consider getting a professional bond cleaner, many of which will guarantee getting your bond back, or at least return if there is anything they have missed.
You may want to ask your property manager if there is a bond cleaner they recommend.
Cancel utilities
You’d be surprised by how often people forget to cancel their utility accounts before they leave their rental properties.
To avoid overspending on your utility accounts you should ensure you let your providers know about your move as soon as you have a date locked in.
Do a final inspection
Once you’ve packed up and moved out you should take the time to give the property a thorough look over.
Again, get out your lease agreement and check over every item to make sure you haven’t missed anything before you hand over the keys.
