Move-out/Surrender Of Premises (Lease Reference)
MOVE-OUT INSPECTION/SURRENDER OF PREMISES: Tenant will, upon termination of this Lease, surrender the Premises and all personal property of Landlord therein in good and clean condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Tenant will leave the Premises free of trash and debris. Prior to the move-out inspection, Tenant shall:
- A.Upon vacating the Premises, Tenant must return all keys and fobs, garage door openers, passes and any other related items in accordance with Paragraph 11 hereof and the instructions communicated to Tenant from Landlord/Tenant prior to the Lease Expiration Date.
- B.Have Premises professionally treated for fleas and ticks if pets have been present at the Premises.
- C.Change all filters.
- D.Ensure that all light bulbs and smoke detectors/carbon monoxide alarms in working order. Batteries for ALL smoke detectors/carbon monoxide alarms must be replaced immediately prior to Tenant’s departure.
- E.Tenant must ensure that the grass is cut, leaves are swept (if applicable) and trash removed. At the Lease expiration, Landlord will hire professional cleaners to clean the interior of the property. If the Premises are rented with carpet or rugs, Landlord will hire professional company to shampoo and clean said rugs or carpets. Such cost for cleaning and steam cleaning will be deducted from the security deposit.
- F.Tenant will be responsible for any damage to walls or woodwork including but not limited to those resulting from the use of picture hooks, cup hooks, nails, or screws. Tenant agrees to repair all holes and damage made in walls and woodwork, etc. at his/her sole expense. Tenant will return all floors cleaned in the same condition as received. Tenant is responsible for any damage to the floors due to water stains that are caused by Tenant misuse, omission or neglect. If the repair work to the walls and woodwork are not completed, or not acceptable in Landlord/Agent’s sole discretion, Landlord will repair the walls and woodwork at Tenant’s cost and expense. Touch-up painting is not permitted. If Tenant decides to perform wall repair or re-painting to return property into original condition, the work must be performed by a professional to avoid additional cost that will be incurred if the repairs are not completed correctly.
Landlord will complete any of the above items not completed by Tenant and such costs will be deducted from the security deposit and Tenant will be billed and remain liable for any costs in excess of the security deposit.