5 Things You Can Do To Avoid Losing Your Security Deposit
Moving out of your home or apartment can be a tumultuous and stressful time. There is a lot to be done and usually the amount of time you have to do it in is short. While a typical move lasts only a day, the effects of that move can last anywhere from a few months to a year. Moving can affect one physically, mentally, and financially. When it comes to moving, it’s important to plan ahead to minimize the negative affects moving can typically have on you. Planning ahead comes in handy also, because it can help you avoid overspending. For instance, one of the unexpected financial losses you might encounter while moving is having to pay for damages or losing your security deposit after moving out.
Luckily, there are precautions you can take to ensure you don’t lose your security deposit.
Take pictures of your place, before moving in. With documentation of how your home looked before you move in, it can be easy to match when moving out. Also, you can prove how things were before you moved in, just in case you run into an issue with damages that were already there before moving in.
If you hung pictures or put holes in the walls during the course of your stay, it might be time to visit a hardware store. Pick up some spackle and a putty knife to fill in those holes. Even this step alone can save you a few hundred dollars. Even though it might not cost you a few hundred dollars to fill in those holes, you will be charged a premium if you left it as is. For further protection, slap a fresh coat of paint on the walls for good measure. Be sure to check with your property owner to confirm what paint you should use.
Leave the place as if you were never there. Don’t leave anything behind. Even if you leave one box, unfortunately, you could be charged for the removal of the box.
Get a sign off that the management has seen your digs before leaving the key. If this is not possible, take pictures of how you left the place and be sure to have it all documented. This way if any unexpected damage charges show up after you’ve moved out, you’ll be able to contest it.
Check your lease! There could be stipulations in the lease that you’re not aware of. You could be held responsible for maintenance tasks that you’re thinking your property manager is supposed to do or vice versa. Always check your lease to find out what you’re responsible for. Also, it may be a good idea to get definitions of terms that can be interpreted in many ways, such as ‘normal wear and tear.’ Your manager’s definition of wear and tear can be different that yours.
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