Moving Out

Please be sure to follow these steps.

Completing this form is the first step to moving out of your Angel Wood Management home. Generally, our leases require a 60-day advance notice or as otherwise defined in your lease. Please check your lease for your exact notice requirements. Once you complete the form, you will be contacted by one of our Specialists to schedule your Pre-Move Out Walkthrough.

Security deposit refunds are sent by mail, so please be sure you have updated us with your new address to avoid any delays in delivering the check to you. 

The Pre-Move Out Walkthrough is a scheduled time where we discuss important information and help you prepare for moving out. During the conversation, we will go over important move out details, answer any questions, and help identify anything that might need attention prior to the final move out.

The Pre-Move Out Walkthrough is very important & we require that you complete it.  

Please make your rent payment as usual for the last month of your Lease Agreement. 

Please remember, your security deposit is NOT your last month’s rent payment. Please pay all utilities and fees (early termination, administrative, etc. where applicable) prior to moving out. 

Please be sure to cancel or transfer your internet and/or cable service when you move out of the home. Some internet and tv providers will not let a new resident set up service if your service is still active. 

When you leave the home, place all miscellaneous keys (except the house key), amenity keys, key fobs, access cards, garage door remotes, and cleaning receipts on the kitchen counter.

Place your house key(s) in the lockbox that is mounted on your home. If a permanent lockbox is not mounted on your home, a permanent lockbox will be placed on your home during your Pre-Move Out Walkthrough. The lockbox combination will be provided during your Pre-Move Out Walkthrough.

PLEASE DO NOT LOCK THE KEYS IN THE HOME. If this happens, we’ll need to have a locksmith rekey the home and the cost will be added to your account.

Once you have moved out of the home, one of our Specialists will inspect the home and begin preparing it for the next resident. During the inspection, we will compare the current condition of the home to the condition when you moved in and note any damage or items in disrepair. Once the inspection is complete, we will prepare your final statement.

Assuming you have left the home in good condition and followed the policies and procedures below, your security deposit refund will be mailed to you. Your account will be reconciled to include any credits, adjustments or charges and the security deposit refund or charge statement will be sent within 30 days of your move-out date. If you have any questions regarding your security deposit refund, please contact us at (832) 409-1468.

Moving can be stressful and expensive.  We want to reduce the stress and help you prepare your home for move out. Returning the home to its pre-move in condition prevents deductions from your security deposit. If cleaning and repairs are needed or damages have occurred during your residency, Angel Wood Management only charges you for our cost to return the home to its pre-move in condition. The following instructions will help you avoid charges and maximize your refund.   

Please be sure your home is completely clean and that the carpets have been professionally cleaned. If your home is not clean or the carpets are not professionally cleaned, we will work with a vendor to clean it and those costs will be added to your account.

Cleaning fees start at $500 and can be higher depending on the size of the home and amount of work required. 

To avoid this potential charge, provide carpet cleaning receipts or use an Angel Wood Management Preferred Vendor. 

We have created a highly detailed cleaning checklist to help make sure you leave the home in top condition and maximize your security deposit refund. See Pre-Move Out Checklist. 

The following items should be cleaned:

• All surfaces: countertops, floors, doors, and walls
• Windows, including frames, sills, and blinds
• Ceiling fans
• Light fixtures
• Inside cabinets and drawers
• Appliances: inside, around, and behind
• Bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, faucets
• Baseboards and trim
• Replace HVAC Air Filters
• Garage floor

Carpet Cleaning

Have the carpeting in your home professionally cleaned and leave a copy of the cleaning receipt on the kitchen counter. NOTE: Renting a machine or using a personal carpet cleaner does NOT meet our professionally cleaned requirement. If carpets are not professionally cleaned or if we need to replace the carpet due to stains, pet stains/odors, or other damage, we will work with a vendor to resolve those issues and those costs will be added to your account.

Walls

Walls need to be returned to their pre-move in condition. For removing dirt, smudges or fingerprints, we suggest using Mr. Clean Magic Eraser products. We recommend filling all nail holes with DAP Fast and Final Lightweight Spackling.

Remove all Trash

All trash and unwanted personal items must be removed from the home prior to move out. Any trash left behind, including any amounts left over after trash pickup because they exceeded the pick-up capacity by the service provider will be removed and any costs incurred will be added to your account.  

Please be sure the following items are complete:

• Yard, gutters, and flowerbeds must be free of debris
• Pick up pet waste, leaves, and weeds
• All bushes and trees under eight feet tall should be trimmed
• Grass should be freshly mowed

Any items in the list above that have not been completed we will work with our Vendor and any costs incurred will be added to your account. 

We understand that accidents happen and can result in unintentional damage to the home. If there has been any damage to the home, please correct the issue to avoid pass-through charges at move out. 

Please Pay Special Attention to: 

• Window blinds
• Patio blinds
• Towel bars
• Light bulbs
• Door stops
• Smoke detectors 
• Smoke detector batteries
• Drip pans
• Interior of all appliances
• Clogged drains
• HVAC filters

Re-Painting

For walls, sometimes cleaning isn’t enough. If you are unable to successfully clean the wall and need to paint, please consult with a professional painter to match color and sheen. Please do not touch up walls with paint. If you need to paint, please paint the entire wall, corner to corner to avoid color and sheen mismatches. If walls aren’t returned to their pre-move in condition, or if your home needs to be completely repainted, we will work with a Vendor to restore it to pre-move in condition. If your home needs to be completely repainted, you will be charged a pro-rated amount based upon the life expectancy of the paint and the length of your occupancy.