Tenant move out check list

• Restore walls to their previous condition. Remove nails and hooks, and fill in holes.
• Dust everywhere, especially high shelves, ledges, exhaust fans and ceiling fixtures.
• Clean the windows.
• Wash windowsills, walls and baseboards.
• Don’t forget to clean things such as doorknobs, light switches and outlet covers.
• Make sure floors are clean, including removing carpet stains. (You may need to hire professionals for a deep rental cleaning if there are tough stains in the carpeted areas.)
• Remove cobwebs.
• Replace any burned-out light bulbs.

• Scrub bathroom tiles.
• Bleach grout in the shower/tub.
• Clean the toilet. Replace the toilet seat if necessary.
• Clean out all cabinets and drawers, including removing liners.
• Wipe down and disinfect all countertops and plumbing fixtures.
• Make sure the mirror is clean and spot-free.

• Clean out the refrigerator as thoroughly as possible. Remove the drawers if necessary to reach everywhere.
• Scrub the stove, including the oven, all drip pans and burners. These should all be degreased and cleared of debris.
• Sweep behind appliances.
• Clean and disinfect countertops.
• Polish the sink and faucet.

• Ensure all tenant furniture has been removed.
• Dust, vacuum and mop the floors.
• Mop from the furthest point in the apartment out to the door just before you leave.

• Dust, vacuum and mop after the furniture has been removed.
• Ensure no items are left behind in closets.

• Remove any and all tenant belongings that may be left behind.
• Sweep out the garage.
• Cut the grass and pull weeds, if that is your responsibility.
• Remove anything that the tenant has stuck in the ground or hung from a tree.

• Schedule a final walkthrough of the property and refer to each item on the inspection checklist.
• Provide a copy of the final inspection to the tenant for their records.
• Pick up keys in the location specified by the landlord or property manager in the lease agreement.
• Turn off all lights before leaving the apartment for the final time.