Betterliving March 2019
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Should I stay<br />
or should I go?<br />
Moving out or selling up? Streamline your exit strategy<br />
ADVICE FOR<br />
RENTERS<br />
So your tenancy contract is coming<br />
to an end and it’s time to decide<br />
whether to stay or go. Most landlords<br />
or management companies will send<br />
out a renewal notice (with updated<br />
terms) well ahead of time, but tenants<br />
are required to give notice or confirm<br />
renewal 90 days out. If you’re on<br />
your way out, here’s how it goes…<br />
DONE AND DUSTED<br />
Normal wear and tear aside,<br />
you’re legally required to hand<br />
over your apartment or villa in<br />
pristine condition. That means the<br />
walls need to be restored to their<br />
original colour and condition (by<br />
patching up holes created by drilling<br />
to hang pictures, for instance), and<br />
that everything generally is in good<br />
working order. Unfortunately, failure<br />
to do so could see you lose a chunk of<br />
your security deposit.<br />
READY FOR INSPECTION<br />
The landlord, management company<br />
or appointed agent will inspect the<br />
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