Fill and Sign the Texas Letter from Landlord to Tenant with Directions Regarding Cleaning and Procedures for Move Out Form

- 1 - MOVE-OUT LETTER TO TENANT _______________________, 20___ (Tenant) (Address) Dear _______________________, We wish to confirm that you are moving out on _______________________, 20___. We hope you have enjoyed living here. In order that we may return as much of your security deposit as possible, this move-out letter describes how your home should be left and what our procedures are for returning your security deposit. We expect you to leave your home in the same condition it was when you moved in. To help you here's a list of items you should thoroughly clean before moving: Floors: sweep wood floors; vacuum carpets and rugs (shampoo if necessary); mop kitchen and bathroom floors Walls, baseboards, closets, ceilings and built-in shelves Kitchen cabinets, countertops and sink, range and oven--inside and out Refrigerator -- clean inside and out, empty of food, then turn it off. Leave the door left open Bathtubs, showers, toilets, sinks and plumbing fixtures Doors, windows and window coverings Yard. Make sure grass is cut and weeding done Other If you have any questions as to the type of cleaning we expect, please let me know. Please don't leave anything behind--that includes bags of garbage, clothes, food, newspapers, furniture, appliances, dishes, plants, cleaning supplies or other items. Don't forget to be sure you have - 2 - -disconnected phone and utility services -canceled all newspaper subscriptions -sent the post office a change of address form.Once you have cleaned your unit and removed all your belongings, please call me at _______________________ to arrange for a walk-through inspection and to return all keys. Please be prepared to give me your forwarding address where we may mail your security deposit. We return all deposits by mail to the address you provide within ___ days after you move out. If any deductions are made -- for past due rent or because the unit is damaged or not sufficiently clean -- they will be explained in writing. If you have any questions, please contact me at _______________________. Sincerely,_________________________________ Landlord/Manager