Vacating the Property You must leave the rental unit in a clean, undamaged condition to ensure a full refund of your security deposit. When you give your intent to vacate, remember to also request in writing to be present at the vacate inspection. If you leave your rental unit in good condition so that no repairs are necessary, your deposit should be returned. If deductions are made from the security deposit for damages, you should receive an itemized list of any charges made against your deposit at the time. Read your lease carefully to determine the lead-time on your intent to vacate.
Most leases require a thirty-day written notice before the next rent due date.
Some require a sixty-day notice. Whatever the case, be sure to comply with the lease requirements and submit your request in writing, requesting at the same time to be present when the landlord does your vacate inspection. Failure to file a proper intent to vacate in writing can result in extra expense to you and possible loss of deposit. Bring your copy of the move-in inspection sheet with you when you meet your landlord for your vacate inspection. You should be given the opportunity to repair, clean, or correct any problems at this time.