7 THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE MOVING INTO A RENTAL HOUSE
The stress of moving out! So many things to do, from giving notice and informing authorities to forwarding mail and cancelling utilities. Our move-out checklist is here to help. Before thinking of moving out first consult with SAKA HAO to find you a befitting house.
When the time comes to leave your rental and move to a new home, the to-do list gets quite long. Follow our 7-step move out checklist to keep your sanity – and deposit.
1. Give notice to the landlord
The notice period depends on your rental agreement. If you can’t get out of your notice period, ask the landlord or agency whether they’ll let you off the hook if you bring in a new tenant. What they care about, after all, is just having the rent paid.
2. Hire movers/transport
One of the first items on your moving-out checklist is hiring a moving company or someone to help you shift. This is definitely not something you keep to the last minute, as many movers are booked ahead. You can opt for the traditional mover who ends up being disorganized at times and at times unprofessional or hire professional movers eg. Saka Hao Movers in Nyeri. Shop around for the right prices and services by asking for recommendations.
3. Inform your utilities providers
You will probably remember to get your electric, gas, and water disconnected or moved to your new address. Companies eg. NYewaSCo, and Kenya Power require you to seek their services when moving to a new house. If you have no time to do all this. Talk to SAKA HAO agents through their numbers 0748855877/0712340430
4. Change your address
In addition to forwarding your mail, you should change your address with just about everyone, including:
- government agencies
- utilities, television/internet and mobile phone providers
- banks, credit cards and other financial institutions
- healthcare providers
- insurance companies (including home contents, but also health insurance, car, life… etc)
And since you’re at it, why not also change your address with all of your accounts, in real life or online – even on your favorite shopping websites? Once it’s done, you’re ready for your new location.
5. Schedule a pre-inspection
It’s a good idea to add to your checklist a pre-inspection of the house with your landlord or SAKA HAO, scheduled a few weeks before you move out. They can review the state of the property, and give you advice on what to clean or repair before you leave. This will ensure you get as much of your security deposit back as possible.
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| Its always advisable to go and physically pay a visit to the rental house you are shifting to. |
6. Fix and clean the place
After the pre-inspection, you’ll know exactly what needs to be repaired in your home before you return the keys. Check your rental contract anyway – there may be surprising fine print. You may have to fill in holes in the walls, or even give the whole place a fresh coat of paint. You can also hire professional cleaning companies like REINA CLEANING SERVICES based in Nyeri
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| Clean and fix the house before moving out. Talk to your rental agency to get these services from someone else if you have a busy schedule. |
7. Check out!
Schedule your check out with your landlord or rental agency on or before the last day of your lease. Of course, by then your belongings must be gone and you must have fixed and cleaned the property.
A few important things to remember to do
- note the values of all your utility meters
- fill out a detailed inventory of the property’s condition, including the remaining furniture or furnishings if the rental is furnished or semi-furnished.
- inquire about the date you’ll get your deposit back.
- and Finally, return all your sets of keys to the place.
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