Moving Out

Please keep in mind the following when making plans and preparations to exit the house:

  • 1.GAS AND ELECTRIC:

    PLEASE TAKE METER READINGS (GAS AND ELECTRIC) , and call them in to RG&E, or you may have RG&E come out and read them for you. Request that the service be taken out of your name.
  • 2. SECURITY DEPOSIT:

    as per Lease, within thirty days after Tenant has vacated, returned all keys and provided Landlord with a forwarding address, Landlord will return one check for entire security deposit (less an appropriate amount to cover cleaning and damage to house, if any). Tenant will be provided with written receipt of any such cleaning / repair items.
  • 3. GARBAGE REMOVAL / EMPTYING THE HOUSE:

    Note that Tenant remains responsible for garbage left at curbside for City pick up until it is completely removed. We strongly recommend following all City trash guidelines – call the City at 585-428-5990 and ask for their rules. Beware the homeless and trash pickers: if you leave ìattractive itemsî at the curb such as bags of clothes mixed with other garbage, it will likely be picked over and then spread over the whole curb (this is your problem). It will be far better to donate useful items to charity. Another tip: start setting garbage at curb several weeks in advance of move so things fit in your garbage tote.
  • 4. TAPE:

    If you have used any sort of tape to secure pictures, cables, chords, etc. please remove any tape residue or adhesive left behind after removing tape. Denatured alcohol or paint thinner (mineral spirits) will work.
  • 5. CLEANING:

    The house should be thoroughly cleaned by Tenant from top to bottom, attic to basement so that it is ready for a new group of tenants to move in. Cleaning should include not only large surfaces, but also detailing to small, and hard to reach, and hard to see surfaces. Cleaning fees are typically $30 per hour plus materials.
  • 6. MOVE OUT CLEANING CHECKLIST:

    Please be sure that you have checked each and every item in the following list, carefully and have left the item clean. If everything is complete, no cleaning fee should be deducted from your deposit.
    GENERAL HOUSE

    Make sure to clean the following:

    • All light switch and electrical outlet covers
    • All light fixtures: replace bulbs if needed
    • Ceiling fan blades and lights
    • Vacuum and wet wipe all baseboards (vacuum and wipe down top edge)
    • Dust ceilings, remove cobwebs
    • Vacuum and wet wipe all casings around all doors and windows
    • All rugs (if any) vacuum thoroughly

    KITCHEN

    • Clean inside all drawers and cupboards
    • Clean (polish) all exterior cabinet surfaces and leave dirt or grease residue
    • Clean Countertops and leave no residue – test with your hand.
    • Clean windows and sills
    • Refrigerator

      • Pull away from wall (roll forward using wheels) to clean behind and side walls
      • Clean inside and out (include doors and shelves)
      • Clean rubber gaskets around both doors, wipe out crumbs
      • Remove front grill, clean floor and drip pan
      • After washing, shine door and top with Windex

      Dishwasher

      • Clean inside trays and racks and outside of door, especially edges

      Stove

      • Pull stove away from wall to access and clean behind and at sides of stove and walls
      • Clean oven and trays. Polish when done
      • Clean under burners. Lift up stovetop and underneath
      • Clean burner drip pans
      • Clean broiler pan and drawer. Remove broiler drawer. Remove all knobs and clean
      • ** IF YOU HAVE A SELF CLEANING OVEN DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANER **

      Range Hood

      • Clean (leave no residue – test with your hand).
      • Wash filter
      • Clean and check light – replace bulb if needed

      Floor and Sink

      • Mop and scrub floor and baseboard
      • Clean and shine chrome faucets and basin sink (may use steel wool on metal sinks)

    DINING AREA

    • Clean heat registers and wall corners for dust and cobwebs
    • Clean baseboards (vacuum and wipe down top edge)

    LIVING ROOM

    • Clean heat registers and wall corners for dust and cobwebs
    • Clean baseboards (vacuum and wipe down top edge)
    • Clean baseboards (vacuum and wipe down top edge)
    • Dust blinds

    CLOSETS

    • Clean bar and shelves
    • Clean woodwork and doors

    FRONT DOOR, SIDE DOOR, SLIDING GLASS DOOR (IF APPLICABLE)

    • Clean dirt from tracks, threshold
    • Vacuum screen

    BEDROOM

    • Dust ceiling, and clean walls and heat registers
    • Dust blinds
    • Clean baseboards (vacuum and wipe down top edge)

    BATHROOM(S)

    • Clean exhaust fan
    • Scrub floor and baseboard
    • Scrub walls and ceiling to remove all mold
    • Bathtub

      • Clean residue from doors and metal runs
      • Polish tub, doors, chrome and walls. (leave no residue – test with your hand).

      Medicine Cabinet and Vanity

      • Clean inside shelves and mirror door track
      • Wash top of cabinet and inside

      Toilet, Sink, Towel Rack

      • Clean and shine toilet completely (also around bowl)
      • Clean sink. Wash & shine chrome faucets & basin and polish countertop
      • Polish towel racks, soap dish, and toilet paper holder

    DECK/PATIO/PORCH (IF APPLICABLE)

    • Remove all items and sweep

    HALLWAY

    • Clean shelves in linen closet

    CARPET

    • It is important to vacuum around the edges

    STORAGE CLOSET

    • Remove all items and sweep

    BASEMENT and/or ATTIC

    • Remove all items and sweep.

    LAUNDRY FACILITY

    • Clean and polish washer and dryer, clean all soap scum and lint from floor and laundry machines

    FRONT PORCH AND FRONT YARD, READ AND SIDE YARD

    • Remove all debris, bottle caps, cigarette butts. Sweep porch, clean railing, clean and polish storm door if any