Move-out checklist that protects your deposit

Want your deposit back? The winning move-out clean starts before moving day: photos, a pre-inspection, and a checklist that covers the spots landlords actually check^[4]^[6]^[1]^[5].

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Two weeks out: ask for the pre-move-out inspection and start documenting existing damage. New York says bring a witness if possible, and California says the landlord must tell you about your right to request the inspection^[4]^[6].

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Fix the easy stuff first: remove nails, patch small holes, touch up paint, and wipe doors, frames, cabinets, windows, mirrors, and ceiling fans. Common misses include under and behind appliances, baseboards, and trash^[5]^[3]^[1].

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Final walkthrough, room by room: kitchen appliances inside and out; bathroom sinks, toilets, tubs, grout, and mirrors; living areas, bedrooms, blinds, carpets, and floors; utility spaces free of lint and dust. Then check doors, locks, windows, and pests^[1]^[3]^[5]^[4].

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Move-out day: clear every personal item, return all keys, and take final photos for your records. If deductions appear, ask in writing for an itemized statement and receipts; California gives landlords 21 days, and New York 14 days, to respond with the deposit or deductions^[1]^[3]^[4]^[6].

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