Moving out
Moving out of your student house is different to moving out of student halls. You now have a house to clean, organise and pack up rather than just one room.
There are a few things to remember when moving out so we have put together this checklist for you. Following these steps should help you to receive your deposit back in full.
| Have you remembered… | What to do… | Done? |
|---|---|---|
| Rent – Have you paid all your rent? | Check the landlord has received all the rent if you are unsure | |
| Bond/Deposit – Do you know your Deposit ID and details of where your bond is protected? | Check your tenancy contract and email mail box for the details. If unsure, ask your landlord or contact your Tenancy Deposit Service. | |
| Inventory – Have you checked the inventory you filled in when you moved in? Check for damages that were not there when you moved in. | Check the inventory with your landlord. Arrange an inspection date. Contact your Tenancy Deposit Protection Service if any disagreements arise with regards to the deposit/bond. | |
| Cleaning – Have you left the property in a clean state? | Clean all areas thoroughly to reduce the risk of virus transmission and ensure you get your deposit back. Check on inventory what needs to be done. | |
| Recycling and Rubbish
Have you removed all recycling /waste from your property and front and back gardens? Check bin days to avoid a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice from Cardiff Council. |
Check your collection day at www.cardiffdigs.co.uk/recycling-waste or download the “Cardiff Gov” app for free reminders – collection days often change with bank holidays.
We understand you may be moving out on a day when waste won’t be collected, so we have put together a few tips to help you manage this situation |
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| Love When You Leave – Do you have items you don’t need that could be donated to charity – give it, don’t bin it! | You may have items that you no longer need but somebody else might. Show some love when you leave – find out your socially distanced donation options. | |
| Mail – Have you changed your address to back home for the summer? | Contact Doctors, Bank, Mobile phone company, Friends, Family, DVLA, Employer. | |
| Keys – Have you returned your keys to your landlord/ letting agent? | Give landlord/letting agent keys at the moving out inspection. | |
| Bills – Gas, electricity and water
Ensure you’ve paid outstanding bills. |
Take meter readings and notify utility companies of moving out date. | |
| TV Licence – Have you told them you are moving out? You may be eligible for a partial refund! | Update your details on www.tvlicensing.co.uk |