{"id":720,"date":"2019-09-05T00:32:46","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T23:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/prowaste-uk-com.stackstaging.com\/?p=720"},"modified":"2020-10-01T20:42:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T19:42:23","slug":"tenants-guide-deposits-moving-out-and-wear-tear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brand10.uk\/connect\/tenants-guide-deposits-moving-out-and-wear-tear\/","title":{"rendered":"Tenants Guide \u2013 Deposits, Moving Out and \u2018Wear & Tear\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re moving on from your rental property, as part of your tenancy agreement you will be responsible for ensuring it is left in the same condition as when you moved in, save for \u2018fair wear and tear\u2019 which can also have some determining factors. We all know that moving can be a stressful and busy time, so we\u2019ve put together this handy checklist to make it as smooth as possible when handing back your home.<\/p>\n

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  1. Documents \u2013 Re-read your tenancy agreement and any inventory\/check-in documentation. This will give thorough descriptions and photographs of the original condition of the property and your responsibilities as the tenant. This will also give important details such as the standard of cleaning at the property when you moved in.<\/li>\n
  2. Cleaning \u2013 Connect Lettings can recommend a professional cleaner when you vacate the property, who can save you hours of elbow grease on appliance cleans, carpets and windows to leave you to concentrate on packing!<\/li>\n
  3. Lightbulbs \u2013 Avoid any delays with the checkout inspection due to poor lighting by ensuring all light sockets are in full working order so your property can be easily seen!<\/li>\n
  4. Rearrange \u2013 If any items of furniture or fixtures and fittings were included, ensure they are put back in their original places as per the inventory and are in the same condition as you found them \u2013 deposit deductions can be easily avoided by ensuring there are no missing items.<\/li>\n
  5. Gardens \u2013 If you are responsible for any outdoor space as part of your tenancy like a garden or a terrace, ensure any lawns have been mown and shrubs trimmed and waste removed, as per the cleaning hiring a professional to carry this out means that this is done to an acceptable standard and will save needless deposit deductions.<\/li>\n
  6. Unwanted Items \u2013 Just as the inventory gives details of furniture included in the property, there will be charges incurred for additional furniture or items left in the property without permission from the landlord<\/li>\n
  7. Wear and tear \u2013 For residential tenancies, minor scuffs or marks to the property are usually considered fair wear and tear based on the size of the property, number of occupiers and duration of the tenancy. However if any additional holes in the walls, picture or TV brackets have been added during the tenancy then these must be returned to their original condition.<\/li>\n
  8. Mould \u2013 Mould as a result of condensation, can be common especially in apartments, the spores must be removed when vacating the property there are a number of good household mould cleaners that can assist with this for a DIY clean up.<\/li>\n
  9. Keys \u2013 All sets of keys (these are included on the inventory) that were handed over when you took on the property must be returned to avoid any charges to your property manager, this includes communal access fobs, external keys and parking permits.<\/li>\n
  10. Utilities \u2013 On your final visit to the property, take a photo of all the meters and update the utility companies, ensure any final balance is paid.Notify TV licencing of your new address.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Don\u2019t forget if you have any concerns or issues please contact your property manager who will be able to give advice and are happy to help with any queries, it is better to raise any issues beforehand and avoid any unnecessary stress!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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