Did you know that you can get back your damage deposit when moving out a rental apartment, under ideal conditions but sometimes this is not the case as the landlord might decide to hold on to it if his property is damaged.
The following tips can help you avoid losing your damage deposit:
Read Your Tenancy Agreement Carefully
Make sure you read your tenancy agreement carefully to know the terms outlined in the agreement. There might be provisions prohibiting you from making improvements on the property or hitting nails on the wall. You are not supposed to be responsible for the normal wear and tear of the house but make sure you don’t go against the provisions of your tenancy agreement.
Do a Thorough Inspection and take Photos
Before moving into a property, check out the condition of that property, document it and take photographs of relevant sections of the property. This will come in handy if any issue arises__ a picture is definitely worth more than a thousand words.
Report Maintenance Issues Promptly
When any damage that is not your fault occurs, report the issue to your landlord immediately and keep an evidence of that correspondence if possible. You don’t want to be blamed for something that is not your fault in future.
Take Good Care of the Property
Make sure you take proper care of the property and ensure that it is in a good condition at all times. You should take care of the property as if it is yours and you should also seek permission from the landlord before you make any improvement on the property.
Fix Damages on Time
Make sure you repair any damage or unwanted changes done by you before moving out of the property. If you don’t fix these damages, you stand the risk of losing your damage deposit.
