GUIDE TO YOUR MOVE OUT INSPECTION

In just a few short weeks you will be fulfilling the term of your lease and vacating your unit. Your lease requires you to have a move-out walk through inspection with a member of our staff. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment as soon as you know the day your unit will be vacated. This allows you to have the inspection on the day and time that is most convenient for you. Your lease also requires you to schedule an appointment for an inspection at least 10 days prior to the end of your lease. Your lease ends at NOON on the last day of your lease obligation, so your inspection appointment needs to be scheduled sometime before noon.

At the time our staff walks through your apartment the following must be done:
• The apartment/house/duplex MUST be empty of all furniture and personal belongings.
• The apartment/house/duplex must be cleaned to meet the specifications on the cleaning checklist.
• The carpets must be professionally shampooed and dry prior to inspection unless PPM has scheduled the carpet shampooing for you.

The inspection can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to complete. We STRONGLY encourage you to be present during the inspection although it is not required. We also recommend that you have cleaning supplies with you, if time permits we will offer you the opportunity to clean anything that does not pass inspection.

• ALL KEYS AND PARKING PERMITS MUST BE TURNED IN AT THE TIME OF YOUR INSPECTION. NO EXCEPTIONS. IF THEY ARE NOT YOU WILL BE CHARGED ACCORDINGLY. PARKING PERMITS ARE $25 PER PERMIT AND RE-KEYING COSTS BEGIN AT $40.00.
• BE SURE THAT ALL LIGHT BULBS ARE WORKING AND THAT THE SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERY IS CHARGED. (IF APPLICABLE)

The following is a cleaning checklist that will aid you in cleaning your unit for your move-out inspection. We will thoroughly check everything on the list. If you have any questions about making a move-out inspection appointment, cleaning your carpets or anything else, please call me at 232-5718. Let's work together to make your move-out a success, our goal is to return your deposit.

I would also like to thank you very much for your residency with us, and wish you the very best of luck on your next endeavor in life and your new home.

Sincerely,

Rochelle Moffitt
Property Administration Manager
Professional Property Management, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING

All carpeted areas must be professionally cleaned. We use several vendors in town and give you the option of having PPM schedule the carpet cleaning. If you choose to have PPM schedule the carpet cleaning the amount will then be deducted from your security deposit. If you would like an estimate or the quoted prices for apartments, please contact me at the office at 232-5718. When you call to make your checkout out appointment, please tell the staff if you wish to have us schedule the carpet cleaning, or if you will be making the arrangements yourself. If you are scheduling the cleaning yourself, we do require that you inform us the company you will be using and the time of the cleaning. This is to ensure that everyone has the carpets professionally cleaned. If you schedule the cleaning, it must be completed at the time of your inspection and a receipt must be provided. If at the inspection you have failed to schedule the carpet cleaning, either through us or another company, you will be assessed a $25.00 service fee for having to schedule the carpet cleaning the same day. You may want to call ahead of time and let us know if there is a problem and we will be happy to come out and look at your carpet.

CLEANING CHECK LIST IN ALL ROOMS WHERE APPLICABLE

• OUTLET PLATES: remove if possible and soak in hot soapy water. Dry and then replace. Be sure to turn off electricity to the kitchen when removing and replacing the outlet plates.
  
  
• GENERAL WALL CLEANING: All walls need to be wiped down with mild soap and water. The walls should be free of normal wear and tear markings. Holes other than nail holes should be patched and sanded. You should ask PPM to check your work to be sure it has been done satisfactorily. It may take a little extra to get the bathroom walls clean, as hairspray tends to build up on the wall behind the mirror. To clean these areas, rinse with hot soapy water until the sticky comes off and then rinse for a clean finish.
  
  
• WINDOWS & SCREENS: All 1st floor windows need to be washed on both the inside and out. All other windows need to be washed on the inside only. All sills need to be vacuumed and washed so that they are dirt free. All screens need to be vacuumed and free of dirt and cobwebs. If removable they can be sprayed down either outside with a hose or in the bathtub and dried before being replaced. Be sure to protect the bathtub with a towel on the bottom to prevent scratching. If you have combination storm windows, they need to be removed and cleaned. If you have any questions on how to remove the combination storms please call the office well in advance and we will be happy to send someone over to show you how.
  
  
• LIGHT FIXTURES: all glass globes should be removed. They may be washed and dried in the dishwasher. If you do not have a dishwasher, soak them in hot soapy water and dry with a soft lint free towel. Make sure all bulbs are 60 watts and are working.
  
  
• WINDOW QUILTS/VALANCES/PPM PROVIDED CURTAINS: the bottom plastic strip and runners need to be dusted as well as the top and sides of the valances. (If applicable). If PPM supplies your curtains (please call the office if you are unsure) they will need to be dust and dirt free. This may require professional cleaning.

KITCHEN

• CABINETS, DRAWERS & PANTRY: (inside & out) vacuum all shelves with appropriate attachments to remove any loose dirt and debris. Wipe all shelves with a mixture of mild soap and water. Use 409 for cutting grease and wipe down all woodwork with Murphy's Oil Soap. Be sure to pay special attention to the outside areas where you open and close the cabinets and drawers. Any contact paper that is not in good condition must be removed.
  
  
• SINK & DISPOSAL LIP: use Soft Scrub & Scotch Brite Pad. Shine with Windex.
  
  
• FAUCETS: a toothbrush works great to clean under the faucet and knobs. Shine with Windex.
  
  
• STOVETOP: Burner bibs must be in brand new condition. The cost for PPM to replace the bibs is currently $14.00 for a set of 4. Knobs should be removed and cleaned in soapy water. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or 409 works well for under bib lips and knobs. Do not forget to clean under stove surface with hot soapy water and a Scotch Brite Pad. The lip of the stove, where you can lift the stove surface if possible, needs to be free of grease and dirt.
  
  
• OVEN: When using oven cleaner, avoid all areas of chrome, trim and the floor. Heating the oven slightly will help with the extra buildup. In most cases the oven door will lift off by gripping at the hinged area at the base and pulling upward. Wipe with Windex to remove any cleaning residue. Be sure to get the top inside portion of the oven as well as pulling the stove out and wiping down the sides, behind and underneath. Our staff always checks these areas. Baked on stains can be removed with the flat edge of a razor blade if necessary, be careful not to scratch the interior. Don't forget the oven racks as well, place in garbage bag and spray with oven cleaner. Allow to soak, remove and wipe down.
  
  
• BROILER DRAWER AND PAN: (if applicable) should be removed for easier cleaning. Wipe out entirely and shine with Windex.
  
  
• STOVE HOOD AND FAN: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 409 or a good grease cutter will work well here. DO NOT use oven cleaner here. The filter and light need to be grease free. Make sure that the bulb works. Clean filter with grease cleaner.
  
  
• MICROWAVE: clean with 409 or a mild soap and water mixture. Shine entire microwave with Windex. DO NOT use oven cleaner on microwave. Don't forget the top of the microwave. It tends to get especially dirty.
  
  
• DISHWASHER:Don't forget to clean the sides and top. Be sure all dishes are removed. Shine front with Windex.
  
  
• REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:Thoroughly clean both inside and outside with 409 or Lysol Kitchen Cleaner. Be sure to remove the racks and get underneath the drawers and the seals. The freezer must be defrosted. (There will not be time to allow you to stay and defrost the freezer, so please make sure that it is completed prior to your inspection.) Do so by turning the unit off and allowing the ice to melt and then clean accordingly.
  
  
• DO NOT forget to pull out the entire unit and wipe down sides, vacuum coils on the backside and clean floor underneath. LEAVE THE REFRIGERATOR ON AFTER YOU ARE DONE CLEANING. IF LEFT OFF IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT. JUST TURN THE THERMOSTAT DOWN TO THE LOWEST SETTING.
  
  
• DRIP TRAY: This is located either underneath the refrigerator or on the backside of the appliance. Clean with mild soap and water. When the tray is clean return it to its place and turn refrigerator on to lowest setting. FLOOR needs to be scrubbed and then rinsed. Do not forget the corners, edges and baseboards. A light coat of wax may be necessary for a shine.
  
  
• COUNTER TOPS: Wipe with mild soap and water.
  
  
• MANUALS: if present please leave in one of the kitchen drawers.

LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM

• SLIDING GLASS DOORS & TRACK: for easier cleaning, be sure to vacuum out the track before wiping with water. Door should be free of streaks.
  
  
• A/C AND FILTER: Entire unit should be wiped down and free of dust and dirt. The filter should be removed and rinsed out in the sink and then replaced. If the filter falls apart or has tears in it, it must be replaced with a new one. These can be purchased from the hardware store.
  
  
• VENTS: need to be dusted and free of any dirt.
  
  
• FIREPLACE: (if applicable) vacuum and make sure it is free of any dirt.
  
  
• PATIO OR DECK: sweep and remove any items including mud, leaves or food. Haul any trash to the garbage.

ENTRYWAY

• DOOR AND CASING: wipe all doors and the casing around them.
  
  
• PORCH: sweep and remove any trash to the garbage. If you have windows, they must be cleaned in both the inside and outside.

ENTRYWAY CLOSETS AND HALLWAYS

• DOOR AND CASING: wipe all doors and the casing around them.
  
  
• SHELVES, KNOBS AND POLES: dust and wiped down.
  
  
• FIRE EXTINGUISHER: dust off.
  
  
• SMOKE DETECTOR: dust and check to be sure battery is charged (if applicable).

BEDROOMS

• DOOR AND CASING: wipe all doors and the casing around them.
  
  
• CEILING FANS: blades need to be wiped down with Murphy's Oil Soap or mild soap and water. Do not forget to do both sides of the blades. All glass globes should be removed. They may be washed and dried in the dishwasher. If you don't have a dishwasher, soak them in hot soapy water and dry with a soft lint free towel. Make sure all bulbs are 60 watts and are working.
  
  
• SHELVES AND POLES: dust and wiped down.
  
  
• OUTLET PLATES: remove if possible and soak in hot soapy water. Dry and then replace. Be sure to turn off electricity to the kitchen when removing and replacing the outlet plates.

BATHROOMS

• DOOR, CASING AND DOORKNOBS: Wipe down, making sure to include doorknobs. Shine with Windex. Be sure to remove any hairspray residue.
  
  
• VENTS & HEAT LAMPS:(if applicable) dust and make sure they are free of spots. Be sure all heat bulbs are working.
  
  
• VANITY AND DRAWERS: vacuum and wash out. Be sure to remove all hairspray residue from woodwork. Murphy's Oil soap works well.
  
  
• BATHTUB/SHOWER DOORS & TRACK: first, spray entire tub and shower stall with Scrub Free or Shower Power and let soak while you clean the doors. Place the doors inside the tub and spray entire door area on both sides with Scrub Free or Shower Power. Using a Scotch Brite Pad scrub remove all soap scum off of both sides of doors and all around the metal casing. Rinse and shine with Windex. Before replacing doors be sure to scrub out the track and rinse well. Shine with Windex. Replace doors and scrub shower stall. If you sprayed the tub before beginning the doors you should be able to just wipe the soap scum away with no problem. Be sure to rinse thoroughly and shine all chrome with Windex.
  
  
• SINKS & FAUCETS: clean and shined. A toothbrush works great on the faucet for those hard to reach places. CLR works great for the hard water stains.
  
  
• TOILET: clean both inside and out especially where the seat connects and the base. For hard water stains try CLR. You can find this at K-Mart or hardware stores.
  
  
• TOILET PAPER HOLDER: need to be free of toilet paper lint and shined with Windex. Please do not leave any toilet paper in the holder.
  
  
• BATHROOM VINYL: scrub and rinse. You may need to use a heavy-duty brush if hairspray has built up on the floor. Be sure to get all the baseboards, especially the ones behind the toilet.
  
  
• TOWEL RACK: wipe down and shine with Windex.

BASEMENTS/ATTICS STORAGE AREAS, GARAGES & LAWNS

All basement, attics, storage units and garages must be swept out, all items removed and all cobwebs knocked down. All lawns that are tenant responsibility must be mowed at the time of your move-out inspection.

Below you will find a suggested cleaning order:

1. Spray oven and broiler pan with oven cleaner.
   
   
2. Spray around burners and let soak.
   
   
3. Pull off oven door and place oven racks on it and spray down with oven cleaner.
   
   
4. Remove shower doors and spray them down.
   
   
5. Vacuum all screens and wash in the shower.
   
   
6. Spray down shower and tub and let soak.
   
   
7. Remove all globes and place in dishwasher or hot soapy water.
   
   
8. Remove air conditioner cover and filter (if cover is not on) and rinse filter out.
   
   
9. Remove stove vent and light cover and place in dishwasher or hot soapy water.
   
   
10. Turn refrigerator off and prop open so it can warm up for easier cleaning. Don't forget to turn refrigerator on the lowest setting when you finish cleaning it.
    
    
11. If you vacuum cabinets, vanities and shelves, they'll be easier to wash out.