Whether you are renting a property in Swinton you need to be very careful when it comes to safeguarding your security deposit if you want to get your full deposit back. Naturally you would expect all your deposit back, especially if you have kept the place tidy. So what steps can you take to avoid losing your security deposit?
1) Take pictures the day you move in
When you are moving in, make sure you have a camera with you. Take pictures of the house from inside and outside before you begin to unpack your boxes. Include all the rooms, kitchen and bathroom. Your pics will reflect the condition that the house was handed over to you and be evidence any existing damage or wear and tear.
2) Take pictures the day you move out
Take pictures of the house on the day you move out. That way if your landlord wants to make deductions from the security deposit is forfeited you can show him the pictures to evidence any pre-existing issues.
3) Read your lease carefully
You will be able to safeguard your deposit money if you read your rental agreement carefully. Your lease may have certain conditions, it will tell you how much notice you will need to give and how much time is required. Usually, if your lease has an end date, you can simply move out on or before that day or ask your landlord for an extension. You might also have to give a written notice in advance if you are planning to leave. Ask for help at Cardwells Estate Agents Swinton to make sure that you have not missed anything important.
4) Try to put the property back in its original state
When the end date of your lease agreement of your Property in Swinton approaches, spend some time putting the property back in its original condition. Patch any holes in the walls, fix any damages you caused, clean the refrigerator and the oven. If you are going to paint the walls, use the same color (Unless your landlord approves another color). Take a look at your pictures to see if you missed something.
Call your landlord for a walk- through pre move, if he finds a problem, sort it out before you leave. If you keep in mind these few pointers, you will avoid any loss from your security deposit and be ready for our Letting Agents Swinton locate a new home for you to settle into and enjoy new surroundings.
