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Move-Out Letter

____________________, 19___ (Date)

_____________________________________  (Tenant)

_____________________________________  (Address)

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Dear ____________________,

We wish to confirm that you are moving out on ____________ .
We hope you have enjoyed living here. 

In order that we may return as much of your security deposit as possible, 
this move-out letter describes how your home should be left and
 what our procedures are for returning your security deposit. 

We expect you to leave your home in the same condition it was when you moved in. 
To refresh your memory on it's condition when you moved in, I've attached a copy of 
the Checklist you signed at the beginning of your tenancy. We use this 
same form to inspect your home when you leave.

To help you here's a list of items you should thoroughly clean before moving:

•   Floors
        sweep wood floors
        vacuum carpets and rugs (shampoo if necessary)
        mop kitchen and bathroom floors

•   Walls, baseboards, closets, ceilings and built-in shelves

•   Kitchen cabinets, countertops and sink, range 
  and oven--inside and out 

•   Refrigerator -- clean inside and out, empty of food, 
  then turn it off. Leave the door left open

•   Bathtubs, showers, toilets, sinks and plumbing fixtures
   

•   Doors, windows and window coverings

•   Yard. Make sure grass is cut and weeding done

•   Other
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If you have any questions as to the type of cleaning we expect, please let me know.

Please don't leave anything behind--that includes bags of garbage, clothes, food, 
newspapers, furniture, appliances, dishes, plants, cleaning supplies or other items. 

Don't forget to be sure you have 

1. disconnected phone and utility services

2.  canceled all newspaper subscriptions

3. sent the post office a change of  address form.

Once you have cleaned your unit and removed all your belongings, please 
call me at ____________________ to arrange for a walk-through inspection
 and to return all keys. Please be prepared to give me your forwarding 
address where we may mail your security deposit. 

We return all deposits by mail to the address
 you provide within ____________________ after you move out. If 
any deductions are made -- for past due rent or because the unit 
is damaged or not sufficiently clean -- they will be explained in 
writing.

If you have any questions, please contact me at _______________.

Sincerely,

Landlord/Manager