1. Check it out:

• -- Read your contract to find out when your check out dates are
* Leaving early or staying late?  What options do I have?
• * When can you check into your next facility?  What options are available with the new landlord?
• * Arrange a plan B with friends or family if there is a gap in your housing contracts
• -- Review with your landlord the cleaning/checkout process
• * What are their expectations for checkout inspection?
• * Know when the inspection is scheduled and be there if possible
• -- Discuss with landlord deposit issues or concerns
• * When to expect deposit – read your BYU Student-Landlord Rental Agreement (paragraph 24)
• * What landlord requires to return deposit (stamped self-addressed envelope, etc.)
• * Automatic deductions
• * Resolve damage concerns if possible – refer to your Check-in Evaluation sheet (don’t you wish you had done one?)
• -- Know when and where to turn in keys

 

2. Fill it out:

• -- Fill out your Change of Address online at www.usps.com
• -- Notify subscriptions, banks, bills and loved ones of the change in address
• -- Fill out a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your landlord to use in returning the deposit
• -- Coordinate utility contract changes with roommates and Provo City if needed
• -- Update your address on Route Y

 

3. Pack it up:

• -- Start early to pack items you won’t need the last few weeks of your contract
• -- Schedule time for packing during the week of finals

 

4. Clean it up:

• -- Calendar time for packing and cleaning in addition to your finals
• -- Complete your cleaning assignments as agreed with your landlord or roommates

 

5. Move it out:

 

 

  -- Arrange for transportation and storage of your items

  -- Remove ALL unwanted items:

* Unopened non-perishable food: Consider donating it to the Utah Food Bank
• * Perishable food: Place in the dumpsters. Do not leave in the apartments.
• * Unwanted personal items: Make a DI run
• * Don’t forget to remove personal furniture
• * Don’t forget your items in storage
• * Don’t forget to take your bike with you
• * Don’t assume your remaining roommates need or want your leftovers – trash it, donate it, or give it to someone that wants it

• -- Remember to keep keys accessible to turn in
• -- Remember to turn in your parking pass if required

 

Be on Time!

• -- Be ready for your inspection on time.
• -- Your landlord should also be on time in returning deposits
• If the deposit has not been returned after 20 days, contact your landlord.  After 30 days or if you feel the landlord has shown “bad faith,” contact BYU Off-Campus Housing or the Center for Conflict Resolution.