Please follow these procedures as you plan your move-out:
Delivery of keys or a walk-through appointment will be needed no later than midnight of the last day of your lease.
Please call at least one week prior to the date of your move out to schedule your walk-through if one is desired. Our schedule books up rapidly and it is very important so you are guaranteed your walk-through date. We highly recommend a walk-through at least 3 days prior to your scheduled move-out, so you can possibly avoid charges for cleaning and damages. A walk-through will not be scheduled on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays.
At the time of your walk-through, it is recommended (but not required) that most personal possessions be removed from the property.
Before returning the keys, the property needs to be completely clean and in the same or better condition as when it was handed over to you, normal wear and tear excluded.
Please make provisions to return ALL keys and assigned items by midnight of the last day of your lease. To avoid incurring more rent, it is necessary to give full possession of the property to Salefish Properties by midnight of the last day of your lease. If you leave the keys at the office after 5:30 pm, be aware that you take full responsibility if you do not obtain a receipt from your property manager or the receptionist. You will be charged to replace all keys and change the locks.
Please be prepared to supply your new address & telephone numbers at either the walk-through or by returning to our office with your keys in order for us to efficiently communicate regarding your security deposit and the Move-out Property Condition Survey. We will provide the status of your security deposit in accordance with Florida Statutes and your Lease Agreement. You will be charged to replace all keys and change the locks if they get lost and are not received by the property manager.
To facilitate a quicker and smoother move-out process, please use the “Key Return Receipt & Confirmation of Vacating Premises” form which all Lessees must sign. If we do not meet in person for a walk-through, please complete this form and turn it in to our office when you return the keys and other assigned hardware.
To prepare the property for your walk-through, please do the following:
CLEANING
Have the property clean throughout the interior and the exterior. Leaving a property dirty is not considered normal wear & tear.
This also includes, but is not limited to, vinyl or tile floors, windows inside & out, window sills & door casings, sliding glass doors, window treatments, wiping out interior of all cabinets, wiping down exterior of all cabinets, wiping out drawers & shelves of all appliances, sinks, toilets, bath tubs, showers, vanities, light fixtures, fan blades, exhaust vents in bathrooms, removal of any cobwebs inside & outside of the property, cleaning light switches, etc.
Please refer to your Tenant Reference Guide for tips on cleaning.
CARPET
If damage to carpet exceeds normal wear and tear there will be a security deposit deduction based on the length of time you reside in the home. There is a charge if you do not leave the carpets professionally cleaned and/or it is unsatisfactory. You will be required to provide a recent receipt as proof that the carpets have been cleaned. Any additional carpet cleaning or replacement charges will be deducted from the security deposit. We can recommend Sunshine Carpet & Upholstery cleaning 561-432-7373.
WINDOW TREATMENTS
Do not wash draperies.
You are expected to clean all blinds to remove dust build-up or other stains or soil.
REPLACE
Air conditioning filter
Any burnt-out light bulbs
If the above items are missing or not working, there will be an associated deduction from the security deposit.
PEST CONTROL
If you have a pet or pets, you must supply adequate insect foggers. The size of the property indicates the quantity of foggers required. You must supply a minimum of three (3) foggers.
** All foggers must be left unopened and given to the property manager during your walk through or left at the property if you do not arrange for a walk-through. We will place and discharge them after you have left. If you are responsible for interior pest control, make sure there are no ants, roaches, spiders or other insects present.
PAINTING
DO NOT putty, spackle, or touch up paint on any walls. Many tenants have attempted to repaint and used the wrong finish or colour, in doing so they have had a security deposit deduction. If they had not painted or tried to touch-up the walls, in most cases they would have not had a security deposit deduction since the areas would have been considered normal wear and tear.
If you paint and it does not match, any necessary painting charge will be your responsibility.
Charges for painting depend on whether it exceeds normal wear & tear.
UTILITIES
Inform all utility companies and postal service of your departure date and forwarding address.
The electricity and water must be left on for two days after vacating the premises so Management can inspect all electrical outlets, lights and appliances. Failure to do so will result in a charge against your security deposit for utility reconnection.
Management may be placing a “For Rent” sign on the property and showing the property for rent prior to the time you vacate the premises. Please be considerate when we request a convenient time to show the property. Refer to Paragraph 23 and 24 of your lease.
LANDSCAPE
Any exterior areas that apply to your Lease Agreement: the outside area is to be neatly trimmed, pruned, fertilized & watered.
All trash, debris and/or grease are to be removed from the yard, driveway and garage/carport area.
All animal droppings are to be picked up and removed.
TRASH
If you have trash that exceeds the normal pickup, you are to arrange to have it hauled away at your expense.
Place all other trash in the proper trash receptacles and arrange for pick-up on the regularly-scheduled trash day.
SATTELITE DISHES
If you had a satellite dish installed during your tenancy, please remove it before you leave and repair any damage that occurred from installation or removal.
The walk-through may consist of viewing the property and notifying you of any issues we observe at that time and acquiring any assigned hardware (keys, gate transponders etc.). You can also inform us of any known deviations from the Move-in Property Condition survey, aside from normal wear and tear. We will not be performing the Move-out Property Condition survey during your walk-through. We will not be able to inform you as to the amount of your security deposit refund, if any, during the walk-through appointment.
In general, you will be able to clean your residence before you leave for less than what it will cost if Salefish Properties has a cleaning service clean the residence. Save yourself money and be sure the property is clean when you leave.
During our Move-Out Property Condition survey, should any property damage be identified that occurred during your tenancy; you will be charged for the repair. Per Addendum B of your lease, you will be charged for any time spent by management to rectify these damages, in addition to the repair to correct the damage.
We are happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding these procedures. If you desire a walk-through, please call to schedule your walk-through appointment at least one week prior to your move-out date.
Please remember that our office is closed on the weekends and you will not be able to leave keys and other items at the Gateway office if no one is present, unless you do so at your own risk. If you must leave keys, when the office is closed, please contact the office during regular business hours for further instructions.
