Ending a lease and getting your deposit back
When you move out of a rental home, mistakes in giving notice or in the move-out cleaning can cost you an extra month's rent or part of your deposit. In this guide you handle the notice and the handover so that your money comes back to you.
You will need
- Your rental agreement
- An email or letter template for giving notice
- Cleaning supplies
- A phone for taking photos
- Your account number for the deposit refund
Steps
Check the type of agreement
An open-ended agreement can be terminated, but a fixed-term agreement usually only ends on the agreed date. Also read any special terms in the agreement.
Calculate the notice period
Give notice in writing
Agree on viewings and the inspection
Do a thorough move-out clean
Document the condition of the home
Return the keys and ask for a receipt
Follow up on the deposit refund
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