Moving Out

Kitchen
• The cooker, including the oven, is clean and has all its attachments.
• The fridge/freezer is empty of all food, the freezer has been defrosted, all shelves are clean and it has been switched off with the door left open.
• All surfaces and the floor are clean and the bins are emptied.
• All the cupboards are empty and wiped clean.

 Lounge, passageways and external
• All communal areas have been vacuumed.
• All rubbish has been removed.
• The cellar has none of your items left in it.
• No rubbish is left unbagged in the yard/garden.

 Bedrooms
• The rooms have been vacuumed.
• All personal possessions have been removed.
• All posters and blue tack or sellotape have been removed.
• All rubbish is removed.
• All furniture that was in the room at the beginning of the tenancy has been put back.
• The curtains are hung properly on their hooks.
• Paint work and windowsills have been wiped.

 Bathroom
• The toilet, sink and bath have been cleaned.
• All others surfaces are clean, including the floor.
• All toiletries have been removed and all bins emptied.

What should I do about my meter readings?

Make sure you take all relevant meter readings and let the suppliers know that it's the last day of your tenancy. Keep a note of the meter readings and if possible pass this information on to your landlord as well.

• Damage to the property doesn’t exceed normal wear and tear.
•  The property doesn’t require extensive cleaning to return it to a lettable condition.
•  Keys are returned promptly.
•  Any outstanding rent is paid.
• If you are responsible for paying bills make sure you have written proof that all bills have been paid.
• You still have the written receipt for your deposit.
• You still have copies of any letters you sent to the landlord (to cover disputes)
• Any furniture you may have removed to make way for your own is returned in the same condition you found it.

Do I need to do an Inventory?

Not only do you need an inventory at the beginning of the tenancy; you also need to have one at the end.

On the last day of the tenancy when the landlord visits, go through the inventory with them. Once you have agreed any differences between the moving in inventory and the moving out one, get the landlord/agent to confirm in writing the agreed differences. The landlord/agent should sign and date the inventory.