What to do when moving out of a rental property tenant move out checklist

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If you pay rent by the month, you must generally give 60 days notice. If your lease is fixed for a period longer than a month, you must generally give 60 days notice. When you give notice, you have to let your landlord know what day you want to end your tenancy. This must be the last day of the rental period. For example, if you pay rent by the month, the last day of your tenancy must be the last day of the month. If you are a victim of domestic or sexual abuse, you can leave your rental unit by providing 28 days notice. Under these circumstances, it does not matter what type of rental agreement you have and you can give notice at any time. You can contact a legal clinic or housing help centre for more information. To find help in your area, go to Services near Me. Inspect the property and fix damage Now that you have found and screened a tenant to fill the vacancy at your rental, the next step is to actually have the tenant move into your property. There are certain steps every landlord should take to help make this transition as smooth as possible. If you get into the habit of checking off these ten items every time a new tenant moves in, the process will be easier for both you and the tenant, and misunderstandings and complaints will be minimized. 1. Repair Any Damage or Health and Safety Issues Before a tenant moves in, you will want to repair any existing damage at the property. Damage could include a hole in the wall or a broken window lock. You will also want to make sure there are no health or safety issues. Safety issues include verifying that there are two forms of exit from the unit and that all carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are in working order. Health issues include checking for signs of mold and, for buildings constructed before 1978, that there are no lead-based paint hazards. This maintenance is necessary for the health and safety of the tenant. It also helps to ensure that you pass any property inspections required before the tenant moves in. 2. Clean the Property This is especially necessary if you are doing an apartment turnover, which means there was a previous tenant living in the unit. You will want to make sure the unit is thoroughly cleaned, especially areas such as the tub, toilet, stove, and refrigerator.
Even if this is the first time you are renting out the unit and everything is brand new, you should still vacuum or sweep to remove any debris. You should also have the property exterminated before tenant move-in even if there is no noticeable problem. 3. Make Sure Heat, Plumbing and Electric Are Working Before a tenant moves in, you must make sure all utilities are working. You will need to do this whether you are responsible for paying for the utilities or whether the tenant is responsible for paying for them. You will want to make sure the heat works in all rooms, that there are no clogs or leaks in the plumbing and that the outlets and overhead lights in every room are operational. These are necessities that a tenant needs to maintain their quality of life. 4. Go over the Lease and Have the Tenant Sign the Lease You should go over the lease agreement with the tenant section by section so that they completely understand what they are agreeing to. Once you have gone over the entire agreement with the tenant and answered any questions, you and the tenant should sign and date the lease agreement. 5. Collect First Month’s Rent and Security Deposit You should always collect the first month’s rent and the entire security deposit before the tenant moves into the unit. If the tenant does not pay on time the first month, it increases the likelihood that they will be late with their rental payments the following months. The exception to collecting the first month's rent prior to the tenant's move in would be if the tenant is receiving government assistance, such as Section 8. Section 8 will send you the check once the tenant has moved into the unit. However, Section 8 tenants are still responsible for paying their own security deposit. You should still collect this deposit prior to the tenant's move-in. 6. Have Property Inspected if Required Depending on your town’s laws, you may have to have the unit inspected before a tenant can move into the unit. This inspection is done so the town can issue you a Certificate of Habitability. Some towns only require this inspection the first time the unit is rented, some towns require it every five years and some require it every time a new tenant moves into the unit. Make sure you know your town’s rules.
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