| Well, all good things must come to an end! This is | | | | your school has something like an inventory sheet to |
| especially true if you signed a short term lease. (And | | | | use as evidence that you've left the place in good |
| students invariably have short term leases.) So | | | | shape. (If not, borrow someone's Polaroid to create |
| assuming that your stay has been a pleasant one, and | | | | your own evidence.) |
| you're on somewhat good terms with your rental | | | | If you're thinking of subletting, check with the rental |
| property owner, whatever your rental agreement may | | | | property owner first to see if a sublease is necessary |
| be, here's what you can expect: Be sure to give plenty | | | | or even legal. Remember, you're liable for your |
| of apartment notice-30 days is customary, but many | | | | sublettor's behavior. Thinking of just up and leaving? |
| management companies are getting on the | | | | DON'T! It's against the law. Security deposits. A rental |
| bandwagon of requiring 60 days. Check your | | | | property owner can subtract "wear and tear" from |
| apartment lease, or check with your manager. | | | | your deposit. The rental property owner has 30 days |
| Regardless of your rental agreement, it's crucial that | | | | to deal with security deposit matters, so be sure to |
| you give your apartment notice as well as create an | | | | leave a forwarding address. If you are leaving on good |
| apartment moving out letter. Clean the place up. | | | | terms, try to get a written recommendation from your |
| Remove nails and spackle over holes. You don't have | | | | rental property owner to present to another |
| to shampoo the carpet or repaint unless the place | | | | prospective rental property owner as proof of your |
| looks like an absolute war zone. Check to see if your | | | | "good character. |
| rental property owner or the Housing Department at | | | | |