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Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. What is the difference?
A Living Will is a legal document addressing only deathbed considerations; a client unilaterally declares his/her desire that life-prolonging measures be discontinued when there is no hope of ultimate recovery. On the other hand, people use a...
Make life easy for your pet
This article summerizes various tools available to make life easy for your pet.
There are many products on the market that can make the life of a pet owner a lot easier. Much like cats and dogs, we are always on the move, and using a pet...
Moving Day Etiquette
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Protecting The Family Pet
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Zales diamond engagement rings are graced with the unique and patented cut of the Zales diamond, making this ring a wonderful choice of ring to celebrate your engagement. Apart from the unique diamond cut that makes each ring stand above the crowd,...
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Moving Out: A Renter's Obligations
Moving is an exhausting process, from finding a new place to live to hiring reputable movers to boxing your belongings and unpacking. So it's easy to understand why many renters tend to overlook important details before they they move out. In the rush to wrap things up and move into their new residences, people occasionally forget their obligations as a tenant, and those obligations later come back to haunt them.
A frequent question asked by renters is how much notice they're required to give before moving out. A minimum of 30 days notice -- in writing -- is standard procedure. (Make a copy of that letter for yourself.) That gives the landlord or management company adequate time to find a new tenant to fill your apartment, and time for the maintenance staff to clean the unit prior to the arrival of its new resident or residents.
Tenants moving out often find they need additional time to clean their apartments after packing is over. It stands to reason, then, that the next most frequently asked question is how long they're allowed to remain in their apartments after their lease expires or they've given notice that they're breaking their leases. The safest answer to that question, and the one you're most likely to get if you ask your landlord or leasing representative, is that you're required to be out by the time your lease expires -- meaning by the end of the month.
Management companies and some landlords have been known to be flexible with departing tenants, and they generally appreciate a tenant's efforts to clean the unit before he or she departs. Your request for a few extra days to vacuum and pack up the last of your belongings will often be met with agreement, but don't be surprised if your landlord or management company asks for a daily fee in return for their flexibility. That's perfectly within their rights, according to the real estate law books, so there's not much you can do when faced with a fee -- except to hurry up and ship out.
And speaking of cleaning up before your departure, what are your obligations as a tenant? Do you have to leave it as spotless as it was when you moved in? (That question assumes that your unit was adequately cleaned, of course.) The answer is yes. Err on the side of "too clean" in order to prevent your deposit from being reduced. You don't have to hire a professional carpet cleaning company or buy an expensive contraption to clean the carpeting yourself. But by all means, vacuum the floor, dust every surface, and consider wiping down the windows with a little glass cleaner. It doesn't take long, and it leaves a good impression. Depending upon who leased you your
apartment, you could be faced with a reduced deposit -- or even no deposit -- based on criteria you find ridiculous. Instead of getting involved in the hassle of debating those points with your soon-to-be ex-landlord or management company, spend a good half-hour giving your empty apartment a once-over.
Generally, you don't have to repaint your walls unless you changed the paint color while you lived in your apartment, and your lease stipulates that you restore the wall color to its original condition before you leave. If you rented your apartment from a management company, inquire if they have a mover's checklist to help you inspect your unit before moving out. You may even request an informal inspection from a leasing agent or landlord after you clean the unit. At that time, the inspector can inform you if you've missed any spots and help you prevent any deductions to your deposit.
If you've caused damage to your apartment during the time you've lived there, you're going to face either a considerable deduction from your deposit, or you may not receive any of your deposit back. If the landlord or management company decides the cost of the damage exceeds the amount of your deposit, it's within his/her/their rights to sue you for the difference. Owning up to the damage and paying for it immediately is the best way to avoid major headaches -- not to mention a "black mark" on your renter's record.
Some reckless renters who know they've caused considerable damage to their homes and know that the dollar amount will exceed their deposits have elected to hit the road suddenly and without warning. While some tenants may have gotten away with it, many haven't. And the consequences of such actions -- including the real possibility of a lawsuit filed from your former landlord/management company to gain compensation of the rent they lost when you fled, plus compensation for damages, is far more expensive than accepting responsibility for the damage you caused. Accidents and even occasional bouts of stupidity happen. Owning up to these incidents will pave a smooth path to your next home. Believe it or not, management companies and landlords do call on a prospective tenant's former management company/landlord. Moving is hassle enough. In the renters' world, those tried-and-true rules you learned as a kid apply: Clean up after yourself, take responsibility for your actions, and you'll be well-received. Mom always did know best, didn't she?
About the Author
Since 1989 dan the roommate man has helped 1000's of people find rooms,apartments or roommates. Need help? Contact him at 800-487-8050 or www.rooommateexpress.com
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