Move-in/Move-out Checklist

We ask all tenants to provide us with written notice of intent to vacate, found on your tenant portal. This gives us time to begin marketing the home again and taking care of any administrative tasks associated with the moving process.

AN EMAIL OR PHONE CALL IS NOT CONSIDERED AN OFFICIAL (WRITTEN) NOTICE TO VACATE.  PLEASE SUBMIT THE “INTENT TO VACATE”  FORM TO RENTALS@ABOVEALLPM.COM

• You are required to return the home empty and in a clean and sanitized condition.
• Remove all personal belongings and trash from the rental. Only leave items in the property that were there when you moved in.
• General:
  • Remove all cobwebs from walls and ceilings.
  • Floor, wall and/or ceiling vents should be vacuumed and/or washed.
  • Clean all electrical and switch plates.
  • Vacuum all carpet including edges and corners by baseboards.
  • All baseboards should be wiped throughout home.
  • Floors in kitchen, bath, and any other hard surface should be scrubbed.
  • Fireplace(s) should be clean of all debris, including ashes and the chimney swept, any glass front should be cleaned.
  • Drapes/curtains should be vacuumed throughout.
  • Blinds should be cleaned throughout.
  • Light bulbs should be replaced where needed throughout entire home and garage
  (including fridge, vent hood, oven, microwave, etc.). Light bulb tint needs to match and be the
  correct wattage.
  • Everything must be removed from closets (including coat hangers) and shelves need to be
  cleaned.
  • Clean ceiling fan blades.
  • Empty and clean out storage units and/or garage, deck or patio. Sweep floors and patio.
  • Replace any dead smoke detector batteries.
  • Replace HVAC filter, if applicable.
  • Replace garage remote/keypad batteries if necessary.
  • Remove all paper towel holders.
  • Remove all hooks, ceiling hooks, mounted mirrors, etc. that you installed.
  • Washer and Dryer need to be wiped down and be free of dust, hair, residue, etc. Inside of
  the washer, where detergent and softeners are put, need to be cleaned out. Lint trap needs
  to be cleaned.
  • Clean behind washer and dryer.
• Kitchen: (When moving mobile appliances, please be careful not to damage floors)
  • Range should be completely cleaned, including broiler pans.
  • Clean stovetop, panel and dials.
  • Drip pans should be removed and the underneath surface cleaned.
  • Drip pans must be cleaned (Drip pans will be replaced at your expense if they don’t come
  clean).
  • Clean under and behind stove.
  • Exhaust fans and overhead light should be free from grease and dirt, including filter.
  • Dishwasher should be wiped out, including around the inside of the door.
  • Garbage disposal should have ice cubes ran through it.
  • Clean inside and outside surface of microwave, including underside filter.
  • Defrost freezer, if applicable, and remove any water. DO NOT TURN OFF FRIDGE WHEN VACATING, Put ice maker in “off” position.
  • Clean inside refrigerator and under drawers.
  • Clean all countertop surfaces.
  • Clean the inside and outside of all cabinets. Wipe down all shelves.
  • Clean and wipe out all drawers.
  • Clean sink and faucet fixtures.
  • Wipe down all pantry shelves.
  • Clean light fixtures and covers. Wash if needed.
  • Clean all walls, including ceilings and corners.
  • Mop floor and/or vacuum carpet.
  • Wipe down all woodwork.
  • Clean doors and around frames.
• Living Room:
  • Clean light fixture and covers.
  • Clean walls, ceilings and corners.
  • Clean windows, windowsills and tracks.
  • Clean doors and around doorframes.
  • Remove any cobwebs.
• Bathroom(s):
  • Tiles should be washed and grout cleaned.
  • Vanity and medicine cabinet should be cleaned, including shelves and mirrors.
  • Tub, shower, sink and toilet should be cleaned and sanitized.
  • Glass door, if applicable, should be cleaned so all of the soap scum and water spot removed.
  • Exhaust fans should be cleaned.
  • Clean bathtub, shower walls and fixtures.
  • Wipe down towel racks.
  • Thoroughly clean toilet inside and out, all surfaces.
  • Wipe down all countertops.
  • Clean and wipe out all drawers.
  • Clean light fixtures and covers.
  • Clean walls, ceilings and corners.
  • Remove any cobwebs.
  • Mop floor and/or vacuum carpet.
  • Clean windows, windowsills and tracks.
  • Clean doors and around doorframes.
• Bedroom(s):
  • Clean light fixtures and covers.
  • Clean walls, ceilings and corners.
  • Remove any cobwebs.
  • Clean windows, windowsills and tracks.
  • Clean doors and around doorframes.
• Yard Area:
  • Weed all yard and flower bed areas.
  • All pet feces to be picked up and disposed of properly.
  • Fill in any holes, if needed, repair lawn with fresh soil, seed and hay to cover area.
  • Mow and edge the lawn, if applicable.
  • Remove all personal items and garbage.
• Garage and/or Storage Area:
  • All trash needs to be removed from the premises.
  • Clean any oil stains from the floor using appropriate cleaner.
  • Sweep floor.
  • Unprogram your built-in car garage door opener remote (if applicable).

• As required by your rental agreement, you will be responsible for the cost of professionally steam cleaning your carpet, which shall be performed after you have completely moved out. We encourage you to have this service scheduled and performed on your own, however, you will need to provide a receipt showing the carpet was professionally cleaned by an AAPM approved carpet cleaner, please look on your tenant portal for a current list or call our office.. Renting a cleaner or using your personal carpet cleaner is NOT sufficient. If you have pets, a pet treatment, similar to Odoban will need to be done as well.
• Landscaping & Outdoor Areas: If you normally handle lawn care and landscaping for the property, be sure to take care of these tasks once more before moving out.
• SEPTIC (If Applicable): Tenant will also be responsible for having the system pumped at move out and will be required to provide a receipt. Failure to provide a receipt will result in us having the system pumped at the Tenant’s expense.
• Repairs: If any cosmetic damage has occurred during your stay with us, take the steps necessary to address the problems. Leave all nails and screws in the walls. DO NOT attempt to patch or paint over any holes in the walls. We will not charge for filling nail holes unless they are large or there is an unusual quantity (more than 2 per wall)

***This list is for reference only and not intended to be all-inclusive***

IMPORTANT: Please deactivate AUTO-PAY in your tenant portal, and schedule a ONETIME payment for your final month of rent if your rent will be prorated. If this is not done, your full rent will automatically be charged. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!