Move-Out Check List

In preparation for your move, please carefully review. This is meant to be a helpful tool to guide you through the move-out process.

When you surrender the property, the property must be 100% ready for a new tenant to take possession. You must surrender the property to us on or before your lease expiration date. If the property is not surrendered and “ready” on your lease expiration date, you will be charged a daily rate for rent and utilities until a vendor is available to conduct the cleaning and repairs. A vendor coordination fee for each vendor needed of $75 will be charged to you as well consistent with your lease.

Notice to Vacate: Make sure that you have submitted your “Move Out” date on your resident portal at least 30-days prior to your lease expiration date and include your forwarding address.
Mail Forwarding: Submit a change-of-address with the USPS and change all online accounts to your correct mailing and billing address. If we have to forward your mail or send packages to you, there is a service fee and postage that you will be required to pay. Sometimes mail carriers can re-route your packages ahead of time.
Temperature in Property: You are required to leave the thermostat on during cold weather when vacating the premises at a minimum temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Damage caused by freezing water or pipes as a result of failing to keep the temperature at a minimum of 65 degrees will be borne by you. You must ensure hose bibs are turned off and hoses disconnected to avoid freezing and bursting of pipes.
Cleaning: A professional cleaning of the full property is required after all tenants, pets and/or animals, as well as furniture are no longer at the property consistent with the below cleaning list.
Carpet Cleaning: All carpeted areas in the property must be professionally cleaned by a truck-mounted carpet cleaning company AFTER all tenants, any pets or animals, as well as furniture are no longer at the property. Renting a carpet cleaner such as a Rug Doctor or hiring an inexpensive carpet cleaner will not be accepted. A receipt from a truck mounted carpet cleaning company is required when you surrender the property to Falcon, if not provided you will be charged for this service consistent with your lease. If you had pets or animals in the property, pet enzymes are needed as is vent cleaning.
***Carpet cleaning should be one of the last things done at the property. If you’re signed up for the Resident Benefit Package we will coordinate the carpet cleaning to be done for you!
Touch-up Paint/Painting: If there are holes that need touch-up; spackle first, then paint. Apply a test area of paint (with a Q-tip) to ensure that it matches. Make sure you wait until it has dried completely as it will change color as it dries. If the paint does not match, do not use it! Contact our office before you move forward, please. We highly recommend using a Q-tip for nail holes and smaller holes. If you use a roller or paint brush, this will usually leave “paint flashing” marks which will result in the walls needing to be re-painted at your expense. If you do not have touch-up paint, just spackle the holes and wipe the excess spackle off with a damp cloth. If there is no touch up paint or it has dried out and you would like help obtaining paint at your expense, please notify us at least 30 days prior to your move out for assistance.
Utilities: Contact all appropriate trash and utility companies to ensure that service is taken out of your name no earlier than your lease expiration date. If service is transferred out of your name prior to your lease expiration date, you will be charged a daily prorated amount for utilities and a $75 fine for doing so.
Trash: All trash and recycling must also be collected and removed from the property. Trash/recycling bins must be returned to the trash provider prior to you surrendering the property. If you did not contract directly for trash pickup as it was provided by the HOA/landlord, bins are to be left empty at the property as they were provided to you. Failure to comply will result in a $75 vendor coordinate fee.
Light Bulbs/Batteries/Furnace Filter: Make sure that you have replaced light bulbs that have burned out (interior and exterior), all smoke/CO detectors and thermostats are working as well as that a brand new furnace filter is installed.
Sprinkler System and Lawn Care: If you vacate during the spring or summer when your sprinkler system is still running, do not turn it off! Leave it on as programmed and do not tamper with the panel/clock. Doing so can result in a very costly deduction to your security deposit due to a dead lawn, vendor appointment, etc. If mowing or weeding is needed prior to surrendering the property, please take care of it.
Keys: Upon the property being surrendered. All locks will be rekeyed, garage openers and code reset as well. Your security deposit will include a $75 charge to rekey and secure all entries.
****Any keys, remotes, or cards not turned in or turned in on time will be subject to replacement costs and charges as outlined in your lease.
Surrendering the property: Once you and all residents have moved out and you're ready to surrender you're required to let us know in writing. Once you surrender the property, you and all other residents are no longer permitted on the property under any circumstances. At move out, make sure to place one key in the lockbox and leave all other keys including mail keys, garage door openers etc on the kitchen counter.
Security Deposit: After you surrender the property, a move-out inspection will be conducted by our office where we will compare the surrendered condition with the condition it was provided to you. As part of our evaluation, we will review in detail the inspection that was taken prior to your move in and look at any supporting documentation such as your inventory and condition form and maintenance requests. The videos and support documents will be used to determine any and all applicable charges. Colorado Law allows 30-60 days to fully process and return your deposit. When fully processed, your deposit will be mailed to the forwarding address you have provided to Falcon.

The Cleaning List

Walls need to be washed and free of dirt and smudges.
Baseboards need to be washed and free of dirt and smudges.
Wash all woodwork (trim, door jams, stair banister, etc.).
Remove all nails, spackle holes, and touch-up with paint.
Ceiling fans and light fixtures need to be wiped down and free of dust and dirt. If there are dead bugs or debris inside the light globes/covers, please clean them out.
Air vents and returns need to be wiped/washed.
Light switch plates need to be wiped.
Sweep and mop all flooring (vinyl, hardwood, tile, laminate).
Windows and window tracks wiped.
Window treatments (shades, blinds, and curtains) need to be clean and free of dust.
If blinds are broken or slats are broken, please replace them with same kind.
Drains need to be unclogged and free flowing.
Cabinets and drawers throughout the property need to be vacuumed out and cleaned, especially the little crumbs that hide in the back corners.
Remove shelf liners in cabinets and drawers.
Clean cooktops with a product that will not scratch.
Replace drip pans on the cooktop if they are beyond cleaning.
Pull appliances out to clean behind and around them (refrigerator, stove/oven, washer and dryer).
Clean inside and around all appliances including washers and dryers. The detergent dispensers and lint filters are often missed.
Exhaust fans throughout need to be cleaned and free of lint and dust.
Windex mirrors.
Remove shower drain plate and remove hair/buildup
Remove dishwasher filter and any food particles/ debris
Remove soap scum, rust, lime, and water stains from bathroom areas. Do not use a scour pad or scour product as it will ruin the finish.
Toilets must be pristine! *Clean inside, outside, and all around the toilet to include the hinges which can hide things.
Garages and sheds need to be swept out and oil stains need to be removed.
Remove weeds and debris from window wells.
Remove trash and personal belongings from the property.
Ashes and debris from wood-burning fireplaces need to be cleaned out.
Only use a damp cloth to clean gas fireplace glass. Do not use Windex.
Replace refrigerator water filter.
Check garbage disposal to ensure that nothing is trapped inside. Ice cubes and baking soda is suggested for cleaning the inside. Lemons can cause a jam and a crack.
Damages that occurred during your stay in the property need to be repaired prior to surrendering the property such as: drywall patching, re- screening, etc.

Move Out Receipts

Click here to upload receipts for any vendors you hired to clean, carpet clean, vent clean, etc..