Vacating

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If you’re looking to vacate your property, the first thing is to check how many days’ notice you’re required to give. Your Tenancy Agreement will say whether you’re on a periodic or fixed term tenancy, how much notice is required. If you’re unsure, call your property manager and they’ll let you know.

Next, must provide us with a written notice, either by letter or email. This notice becomes effective from the date it is received (NOT the date you send it), so please confirm with your property manager that they have received it.

Once it’s all approved and in motion, it’s time to pack up your stuff and give the house and grounds a thorough clean.

To help you get underway, we’ve provided a handy checklist below that you can print out and tick off as you complete each item.

Once again, if you have any questions, please reach out to your property manager.

Thanks for being with Wolfbrook Property Management and we wish you the best of luck with your next home!

Vacating Checklist

Please go through this checklist carefully as you vacate the property. You can download a printer friendly version here. Please note that this is a guide only and any other cleaning must also be completed as required.

Things To Do:

  • Cancel your direct debit rental payments
  • Redirect your mail to your new address
  • Ensure all your utilities accounts like electricity, gas, water, internet are either cancelled or advised of your move (do not disconnect the power).
  • Ensure all keys issued to you are returned (you will be charged for each key not returned)

You will be charged for each key not returned.

Cleaning inside the property

  • Walls – Please clean off any dirty marks, remove scuff marks, finger or food marks, etc.
  • Ceilings – Please remove any cobwebs and clean off any mould or other marks
  • Light fittings – Remove dust and any dead insects trapped inside
  • Ceiling fans – Wipe fan blades and tops of fittings
  • Skirtings – Wipe down with a damp cloth
  • Doors and doorways – Wipe off finger marks and any other removable marks; wipe down screen doors
  • Windows – Clean glass inside and out; also clean flyscreens, windowsills and runners
  • Stoves – Perform a thorough clean of the stove including top, control display, knobs, panels, drip trays, grills, tray inserts, oven bottom, walls and oven roof (be sure to read oven cleaner instructions carefully and use with caution)
  • Rangehood – Clean pull out filters and framework; wipe of any oil or grease
  • Kitchen cupboards and drawers – Please clean thoroughly both inside and out
  • Toilet – Clean the cistern, seat, bowl (inside and out) and around the base
  • Bathroom – Clean the sink, mirror, cabinet, vanity unit and drawers, shower recess, glass screen and screen doors, bath and wall tiles; please ensure both the sink and the bath has a plug available
  • Laundry – Clean both the inside and outside of the trough and ensure a plug is present
  • Tiling – Clean all tiles and grouting in the kitchen, toilet, bathroom and laundry
  • Duct vents – Clean vents and fan covers of any dust and dirt
  • Heat pumps – Wipe down the outside and vacuum the filters
  • Curtains – Wash any washable curtains and netting (if other curtains are visibly dusty or dirty, consider dry cleaning)
  • Blinds – Wipe down the slats
  • Floors – Mop the floors thoroughly, ensuring you reach corners and hard to get areas

Cleaning outside the property

  • Lawns – Mow and edged the lawn, removing any left over lawn clippings
  • Gardens – Remove any compost, weeds, rubbish, leaves, twigs etc.
  • Guttering – Remove dirt/silt and leaves
  • Rubbish – Remove any rubbish that you have placed at the property, checking behind sheds, under shrubs and trees
  • Paths and paved areas – Sweep up and dispose of leaves etc.
  • Oil and grease – Check and clean carport and garage floors, paths and driveway, and if you have used a barbeque remove any grease
  • Cigarette butts – Please pick up and remove

This is to be used as a guide only.
All other cleaning must be completed as required.

Top 5 Tips for Hassle Free Vacating

Vacate notices

must be in writing, either by letter or email. Please confirm with your property manager it has been received.

Confirm how many days notice

you need to give before making arrangements. If you signed on a fixed term tenancy, when does it expire? Ask us if any doubt.

Per the Residential Tenancies Act (law)

vacating notices received outside of standard business hours are interpreted as officially served on the next business day.

Attach any questions

or extra information you feel would be beneficial.

Follow the checklist

we will provide upon receipt of your notice. Ensure all of your items are removed and all rubbish has been taken away from the property. If in doubt, ask us before the tenancy ends as it may save a trip back to the property.

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