 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
Resident Services: Getting the Security Deposit Back
Issues to think about:
- Give written notice as required by your lease. Mail it certified mail; return receipt to assure we received it.
- Pay your last month’s rent. You cannot use your security deposit for rent. Refer to your lease. If you do not pay your last month, we will have to start the eviction process. It will cost at least $200 and damage your credit even if you move out.
- Leave the house clean. This includes fireplace, appliances, cabinets, floors, crawl space, attics, and garage. Remove nails. Note “Common Charges” for cost samples (below).
- Remove all of your personal property, trash and firewood. We charge for removal. Removing things like grills, oil, propane tanks, chemicals, and tires will cost more for disposal.
- Mow the lawn, rake leaves, and weed the beds.
- Return keys and garage door openers as we will charge $50 per lock to re-key and $75 per garage door opener.
- Coordinate Utility change with Crown. Do not let utilities get turned off prior to the move out inspection or you will be charged $250, per the lease. Coordinate with our office.
- Schedule a move out inspection with your property manager if you want to be present. If we arrive and you are not completely moved out and finished with cleaning, you will be charged a $75.00 trip charge. You do not have to be present at the inspection; turn keys in at our office, and we will perform the inspection and mail you a copy via certified mail. You have 5 days after receipt to dispute any charges on the inspection in writing.
- Got Pets? Your Pet Agreement requires you have the carpets professionally cleaned and treated for fleas. We recommend Skyline Pest Solutions at 770-360-5445. Mail or turn in receipts as proof at the move out inspection.
- Hold over. If you are not out on the day you agreed to be out you may be a “hold over tenant”. Rent is due and utilities must be on until you communicate to us that “you are out” and we complete the move out inspection. Then you can schedule utilities to be taken out of your name.
Common Move-Out Charges
| Clean oven & stove: |
$75 |
| Clean dishwasher: |
$30 |
| Clean refrigerator: |
$75 |
| Repair laminate countertop burns: |
$125+ |
| Clean cabinets inside & out |
$50 |
| Sweep & mop floor (per room) |
$30 |
| Replace drip pans |
$25 |
| Clean full bathrooms |
$75 & up |
| Remove stickers from tub surface |
$30 |
| Replace stained or broken toilet seat |
$20 |
| Vacuum carpets |
$50 & up |
| Remove or patch carpet stain |
$50 & up |
| Clean or replace mini-blinds (each) |
$25 |
| Vertical blinds beyond repair |
$150 |
| Wallpaper damage |
$200 & up |
| Wall repair (like doorknob hole/dent) |
$45 & up |
| Repaint entire room |
$275/room |
| Trash removal |
$200 per 4x8 truckload |
| Garage floor pressure wash |
$250 |
| Mow lawn |
$40 |
| Replace doors due to damage |
$200 & up |
| Replace door stops, bulbs, outlet covers |
$4 |
| Clean windows & screens |
$10 each |
| Clean out fireplace |
$50 |
| Clean vents/ceiling fans |
$25 |
| Rekey locks |
$50/per cylinder |
| Replace mailbox keys |
$75 |
| Landscape major clean up |
$300 |
| Replace carpet+pad due to pet odor/stains |
$2200+ (average 1600 SF, 3 BR home) |
| Estimate fees for damages over $1000 |
5% |
These are not quotes but rather minimum estimates of what you may be charged for the above items.
Message: Doing it yourself is cheaper.
 top
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
