Please follow the guidelines below to maximize the return of your security deposit. We will use the inventory and condition report that you should have completed and returned upon occupying the property to evaluate the property upon vacating. The unit must be in move-in condition in order to receive your full deposit back. Professional cleaning is required. Below are some guidelines for your use. Some properties may have additional items that need cleaning that is not mentioned below.

• The unit must be completely free of all personal items and trash
• Dust and clean all floors, walls, ceilings, baseboards, and windowsills
• Dust and clean kitchen counters and cabinets
• Replace all damaged or broken window coverings
• Clean all bathroom fixtures, sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets and behind the toilets
• Clean all kitchen fixtures and sink
• Garbage disposal should be tested and free from blockage
• All appliances must be pulled from the wall and thoroughly cleaned inside and out
• Floors and walls behind appliances must be dusted, cleaned and free of grease
• Stove drip pans must be replaced. Any broken stove knobs must be replaced
• Electrical light and wall switch cover plates must be replaced if broken, stained or missing
• All burned-out light bulbs or fluorescent tubes must be replaced with the same watt bulbs
• Bathroom light fixture bulbs must be replaced with the same style bulb
• Clean all bathroom mirrors
• Replace all broken or missing bathroom towel racks and toilet paper holders
• The fireplace must be cleaned out and dust-free (if applicable)
• Patios, balconies, and storage closets must be swept and free of debris and trash
• Change all A/C filters with the correct size filter (if applicable)
• Dust and clean all light fixture covers, ceiling fans and blades
• Replace all broken or missing light fixture covers
• The unit must be free of pest infestations. Flea bomb if you’ve had a pet
• All hard surface floors must be mopped and free of scuff marks
• Carpets must be professionally cleaned, and any pet odors removed if needed. Copy of receipt is required
• Replace all broken or missing window panes and screens
• Remove all unauthorized bedroom locking doorknobs installed by the tenant
• All pilot lights should be on or gas turned off to fixture
• Lawn, garden, and hedges must be trimmed, cut and cleaned thoroughly (if applicable)
• The garage must be swept clean and free of all personal items and trash
• Do not leave any trash, personal items, or furniture at the curb or anywhere on the property
• All wall color must be the original color at move out.
• If you touch up paint, make sure the paint matches. If you paint and it does not match, you will be charged for repainting.
• All keys and remotes must be returned to the management company

If you have any questions, please call our office at (714) 213-8197. Thank you.