Housing Resources

Move Out

Step by step moving instructions – Basic tips to assist you in moving to a new place.
Provide 30 days’ notice to your landlord prior to the end of your lease. This is required for tenancy-at-will as well.
Review Tenant Rights and Responsibilities from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
Clean the apartment thoroughly and remove all belongings or the landlord may charge you for cleaning and removal.
Contact utility companies to terminate their services in your name as of your move out date.
Consult the Apartment Condition Statement you completed when moving in. The entire security deposit may not be refunded if there are any damages to the apartment. Conduct a joint inspection with your landlord to discuss damages if any.
Return your keys to the landlord and obtain a signed receipt for keys.
Change your address with the United States Postal Service.
Take pictures and date them when you leave for the last time.
Contact the landlord prior to your leaving to request your security deposit be sent to your new address, or arrange to pick it up from landlord.
Make arrangements for storage if necessary.