Tenants

Move Out Cleaning Requirements

The following is a list of items that will be examined at your move out inspection. In order to avoid deductions from your security deposit for cleaning charges, you must meet the following expectations of cleanliness:

GENERAL

• Remove all personal belongings and garbage from the premises. This includes shower curtains, trash cans, toiletry items, shelf paper, and food items.
• Remove all tacks, nails and screws from the walls. Marks or holes in the walls must be repaired.
• Wipe interior walls clean. Pay special attention to areas around light switches, hallways, doorways, and behind furniture.
• Dust all light fixtures and fans and replace any burned out or missing bulbs. All light bulbs must be working. This includes exterior light bulbs and florescent tubes. If light bulbs are removed or not in working condition, you will be charged for replacements.
• Change filter(s) in heating air-conditioning units.
• Check and replace any batteries in smoke alarm or carbon monoxide battery as needed.

FLOORS

• Carpets should be professionally cleaned by a Management approved vendor. If the Carpet Addendum to your lease states that a portion of your security deposit will be withheld for this purpose, you only need to vacuum.
• Thoroughly clean all floors as appropriate (use wood cleaner on wood floors, vinyl cleanser on vinyl floors, etc.) All spots and stains must be removed.

BATHS

• Thoroughly clean and disinfect the bathrooms including sink, counters, bathtub/shower, toilets, soap holders and doors.

WINDOWS

• Wash window interiors. Leave no visible dust, grime and/or fingerprints.
• All window exteriors that can be reached must be washed.
• Window screens and any sliding door tracks must also be cleaned.
• Wipe down dust on blinds and clean or replace any damaged window coverings. Drapes must be cleaned if occupied for more than one year. If soiled through fault of tenant, they must be cleaned, regardless of the length of time occupied.

KITCHEN

• Clean out and wipe down the refrigerator and freezer. Be sure to (carefully) pull out refrigerator if possible and clean the floors underneath and wipe down the sides of the refrigerator.
• Clean the oven, stovetop, burners and drip pans. If drip pans cannot be cleaned, they must be replaced. Do not line with aluminum foil.
• Clean grease trap and fan above stove.
• Wipe clean all counters, cupboards and drawers, inside and out.
• Remove shelf paper in all cabinets.
• The kitchen sink should be scoured and wiped clean.

EXTERIOR

• Mow, trim, edge, and water the yard prior to check-out. Be sure to remove any debris or garbage from yard.
• Swimming pools and spas: Be sure to leave water at the necessary level for the equipment to function properly. Be sure to adjust the pool/spa chemical and complete final cleaning of same, if applicable. In cold weather be sure that electricity is left on until transferred back to Williams Trew Management Company to avoid freezing and other damage. Be sure that filters can function properly and are not obstructed.
• Secondary structures, such as a garage or storage building, must be completely swept and secured with keys or remotes provided.

PETS

• Remove any pet housing or debris from yard.
• Repair any damage your pets have caused.
• As outlined in your pet agreement, the property will be sprayed for fleas, ticks, etc. after your move out. If Management detects pet odor or damage, you will be charged for all costs to remedy the situation. You may want to contact a carpet cleaning specialist for treatment. WTPM will provide a list of referrals upon request.

SMOKERS

• You will be charged to re-paint rooms where smoking smells exist including the application of Kiltz to the walls before painting.
• Carpeting will require additional treatment in addition to normal professional cleaning which will be charged to the Tenant(s).

Please contact us a Service@WTLease.com if you have any questions.