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If you have
fulfilled all of the conditions for the return of your
deposit, then your manager is required to refund your
security deposit and/or to provide you with a written,
itemized list of any deductions within 30 days after you
vacate. If you do not receive such information within 30
days, contact your property owner to see if there was an
oversight. You may also want to send a
Second Notice letter to your property manager.
If you do not agree with the property owner's
deductions, discuss the issue with him/her. If the
discrepancy is still unresolved, you may want to contact
Adult, Graduate & Off Campus Student Services for further options. The
requirements for return of your deposit are outlined in
your lease or in the Security Deposit Agreement.
The
requirements are usually as follows:
- Complete your Move
- In Inventory form
within 48 hours of moving into the apartment.
- Occupy the unit for the entire lease
term.
- Give written notice
of intent to vacate at
least 30 days prior to the ending date of the
lease. Keep
a copy that has been signed by the manager.
- Clean the apartment in
accordance with the manager's move-out cleaning
instructions.
- Pay all rent according to
the terms in the lease.
- Give your manager your
forwarding address in writing. Within 30 days
after you vacate the apartment, the manager is
required by law to either refund the security
deposit or furnish you with a written, itemized
list of all the deductions.
- Complete your Move
- In Inventory form and walk
through the empty, cleaned apartment with your
manager.
- Turn in all keys to the
apartment and the mailbox.
When
you receive your security deposit back, you should
receive a detailed list of any
deductions that were made!
The best way to get your money back starts when you move
in.
- First, be
responsible while you are a tenant. Damages,
extreme wear and tear can cost you most, if not
all, of your deposit.
- Second,
document your move-in with great detail. Make
sure your manager signs two copies of the move-in
inventory. Keep one of those copies for your
records!
- A final
hint is to use photos or video for documentation.
- If you are subleasing your
apartment, there are many other factors that
determine the procedures for return of your
security deposit.
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