Before notice to vacate is accepted by M&M Property Services, It MUST be EMAILED to Rentals@mmrealestate.net and put in writing or will not be accepted. The notice can be emailed and must include the date you plan on vacating the premises. This notice must not be less than 30 days before termination. Once M&M Property Services receives notice from tenant, move-out procedures will be sent to tenant. Follow the move-out procedures to ensure the full return of tenant security deposit.
Deposit Return - We love to refund residents their full deposits! That is a win-win for everyone. However, in order for us to do that, you must fulfill the terms of the lease and follow these move-out instructions. Your security deposit disposition will be mailed within 30 days of your move-out. Please be sure to get us your forwarding address! Refund checks will be in the name of all residents on the lease. As a reminder, the security deposit is not your last month’s rent. It is held until after you move out in case there are any potential damages. Last month’s rent is due during the last month of occupancy.
Upon moving out at the end of your lease, it shall be tenant responsibility to:
1. Clean the interior and exterior of the house including all appliances and floors. This includes pulling out and cleaning under and behind the appliances.
2. Dispose of all garbage and trash.
3. Close and lock all windows and doors
4. The carpet must be cleaned by a professional cleaning company or with a carpet cleaning rental machine and a receipt must be provided when turning in keys.
5. Cut lawn, weed the flower beds, edge, and trim the shrubs.
6. Inform all utility services and postal services of the departure date and forwarding address.
7. The electricity and water must be left on for three days after vacating the premises so M&M Property Services can inspect all electrical outlets, lights and appliances.
Failure to do so will result in a charge against your security deposit for power turn on.
8. M&M Property Services may be placing a “For Rent” sign on the property and showing the property for rent prior to the time you vacate the premises. Please be considerate when we request a convenient time to show the property.
👆Click link to move out cleaning checklist.
All keys are to be returned as instructed, put in lock box by front door – call office for code.
Smoke alarms will be in working order with good battery.
Any repainting, repairs, cleaning, trash removal and any other expense associated with returning the condition of your home to your move in condition can be deducted from your security deposit. Any remaining amount of your security deposit will be mailed to the forwarding address you provide within 21 days after you move out and inspection has been completed.
After you have given notice that you intend to move, the property will be listed for rent. The most probable showing hours are between 9:00am and 5:00pm. M&M Property Services will make an effort to accommodate your schedule, however, the property must be available and in good condition for agents to show. You will be notified prior to showing. If there is no answer or no answering machine, we will call your work number to give notice of a showing. Extra effort on your part is expected in keeping the house and yard neat and clean during marketing. Animals should be out of the way and litter boxes should be clean and odor free. The better a home shows, the more likely it will rent quickly. The faster a new resident is found, the less you will be bothered by showings. A home that shows well benefits everyone!
Once the tenant has vacated the premises and the keys have been received by M&M Property Services, we will begin the Move-Out process to determine and expedite return of the tenant’s security deposit. Keys MUST be returned to the lock box provide when you moved in. The code can be requested from the office via email at RENTALS@mmrealestate.net. Tenant is fully responsible for rents until the keys have been given to and received by M&M Property Services. All utilities are to be left on for three days after your keys have been returned.
Keys and Forwarding Address
Returning the keys is very important as it allows us to begin processing your security deposit. Returning keys constitutes vacating the apartment. If you fail to return your keys, it is a violation of the lease agreement, causes delays and leads to charges against the security deposit. Once you have removed all of your belongings and cleaned the apartment, please drop your keys where your manager has instructed you to do so. Make sure they are in an envelope clearly labeled with your name and address. Communicate to your manager that you have returned the keys once all these steps are complete.
If you default on your lease, you will be responsible for all costs incurred in securing a new tenant including but not limited to rental losses incurred as a result of tenant’s default. If you find you must move before the end of your lease, we will market the property promptly, providing that you have given the required 30-day written notice. You must continue to pay the monthly rent each month until the property is re-rented or your rental obligation ends, whichever comes first. You will be responsible for early termination fees which Include but are not limited too lost rents, leasing commissions, vacancy days, marketing fees, etc. Please refer to your lease for early termination fees.
Forfeiture of your security deposit does not excuse you from other obligations of the rental agreement. You must follow all procedures for marketing, cleaning and move-out. The most common charges for breaking a lease are:
a. A re-leasing and/or breaking lease fee.
b. Rent until the new lease takes effect.
c. Lawn maintenance (you need to arrange for that before leaving)
d. Utilities (keep them on in your name until notified of a new tenant)
e. Advertising
The security deposit will be refunded within 21 days of your move-out and return of keys and garage door openers if applicable. Return of the Security Deposit is subject to the following provisions:
a. Resident has given sixty (30) days written notice prior to vacating. The full term of the Agreement has expired and tenant has complied with all other provisions.
b. All charges due including rents and fees, maintenance or repair costs that are a tenant obligation, utility costs that are the tenant’s obligation and any other fees or charges that may be required to be paid by tenant have been paid in full.
c. No damage to premises or its contents beyond normal wear and tear is evident. All walls are clean and unmarred. Tenant understands that any expenses incurred to return premises to the same condition as when tenant moved in, allowing for reasonable wear and tear shall be paid by tenant.
d. The entire dwelling, including but not limited to carpets, bathroom and fixtures, floors, windows inside and out, window blinds, ceiling fans and light fixtures, all appliances, closets and cupboards are thoroughly clean and free of insects.
e. All debris, rubbish, and all personal property has been removed from premises and disposed of properly.
f. The HVAC system has been left clean and in satisfactory condition and the filter has been changed.
g. The lawn has been cut and edged, shrubs have been trimmed and debris properly removed from premises