Moving out checklist

Are you due to move out of one of our properties soon? If so, please read the following carefully so you know what you have to do before you move out and to make your move out as smooth as possible!

RENT AND DEPOSIT

• You need to have paid all of your rent and any outstanding late rent charges. YOU CANNOT USE YOUR DEPOSIT AS YOUR LAST MONTH'S RENT.
• You need to cancel your standing order so rent is not taken once your tenancy has ended. If it is not cancelled and we receive rent after your tenancy end date, a fee of £25.00 will be incurred to transfer the rent back to your chosen account.
• Your deposit will be returned within 14 working days of the check out inspection taking place subject to no deductions being made (please see guide below for how to leave the property). The lead tenant will receive an email from the Deposit Protection Service with a repayment ID, instructions of what to do next and how to distribute the deposit to the other tenants. This is where you provide yours and the other tenant's bank details and the deposit will be transferred. It is not down to us which account the deposit is returned to and we CANNOT change who the lead tenant is.
• If there are deductions to be made then we have to wait for a contractor to carry out the works and invoice us and this process can take several months.
• A check inspection will take place once everyone has moved out. This involves a check of the whole property for cleanliness and overall condition. Apart from fair wear and tear, if the property is dirty and in disrepair compared to the opening inventory then deductions will be claimed against your deposit.
• You should make sure the whole property is clean (don't leave it all to the last tenant to leave!) and any damage is rectified. Please contact us if you would like the number of a cleaner or handyman to instruct yourself at your own cost. If you wish to arrange anything, we recommend this is done sooner rather than later to avoid any delays. As it is a busy time, there is no guarantee that the contractors will be able to visit the property at your favoured time.
• Please see attached checklist of areas to ensure no areas are missed.
• Please let us know now about any maintenance issues so we can rectify them. If they are not reported to us in writing, it may be rectified and the charge deducted from your deposit.

CLEANING AND REPAIRING

• A check inspection will take place once everyone has moved out. This involves a check of the whole property for cleanliness and overall condition. Apart from fair wear and tear, if the property is dirty and in disrepair compared to the opening inventory then deductions will be claimed against your deposit.
• You should make sure the whole property is clean (don't leave it all to the last tenant to leave!) and any damage is rectified. Please contact us if you would like the number of a cleaner or handyman to instruct yourself at your own cost. If you wish to arrange anything, we recommend this is done sooner rather than later to avoid any delays. As it is a busy time, there is no guarantee that the contractors will be able to visit the property at your favoured time.
• Please see attached checklist of areas to ensure no areas are missed.
• Please let us know now about any maintenance issues so we can rectify them. If they are not reported to us in writing, it may be rectified and the charge deducted from your deposit.

CHECK OUT

• Please email management@lettingsangels.co.uk with when you are moving out. If everyone moves out before the end of the tenancy, we can bring the inspection forward and return your deposit sooner
• Please note, the 30th June is a very busy day and the check out time given is just a guide
• You do not have to be present during your check out inspection but you can if you want to be

KEYS

• Please leave both your front door key and bedroom key in your bedroom door.
• DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RETURN YOUR KEYS TO THE OFFICE
• There will be a minimum £25 charge for keys not returned in this way, plus you may be liable for a locksmith bill to change locks and provide replacement keys.
• Ensure all windows and doors are closed before leaving
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• Inform water, electric, gas, TV license, internet and council tax that you have moved out
• Cancel any standing orders with utility companies
• Provide a forwarding address for any utility bills still to be settled and other correspondence

UTILITIES

• Take meter readings the day the last tenant leaves and tell your utility companies 
• Inform water, electric, gas, TV license, internet and council tax that you have moved out
• Cancel any standing orders with utility companies
• Provide a forwarding address for any utility bills still to be settled and other correspondence