RDM MANAGEMENT
1310 Abercorn Street @ Henry
SAVANNAH, GA  31419
Office 912 660-1200  
rdmPropertyManagement.com
Email – rlead44@aol.com

Moving Out 

The first step in moving out is to make sure you have complied with the notification terms in your lease agreement.  In most cases this will require a letter indicating your intention to move out with a tentative date no less than 30 days before you intend to move.  Please note that rent for the entire month is due on the first of the month regardless of what day of the month you intend to be out of the property.

The move out date is determined by the date you turn in the keys to the premises. It is usually a good idea to get a receipt when you turn in the keys.  You may turn in the keys to our downtown office address above (1310 Abercorn St. @ Henry) between the hours of 9-5pm or by appointment.  If you are turning in the keys when the office is closed you may deposit them in the mailbox located next to the front door of the office.

Turning in keys transfers your legal rights (possession of the premises) back to us.  It is important to remember that this must be done in accordance with your lease agreement.  You will continue to be billed for occupancy until the date we receive possession of the premises under an expired lease agreement.  Note that turning in keys does not release you from the financial obligations associated with the agreement if it is still in effect.  Any financial obligations left unpaid according to the terms of the lease agreement will be billed and aggressively processed for collection.

Along with the keys you must provide contact information for us to send a move out statement accompanied by a check for the return of your security deposit.

It is your responsibility to secure the premises and leave it in a broom swept clean condition.  You must contact the post office to have your mail forwarded to your new address and notify all utility companies of your date to terminate service.

Once you have turned in the keys and along with your future contact information we will make an inspection of the apartment to determine the condition of the unit and any equipment supplied with the rental.  At the move out inspection we will document any items which will result in a deduction in the amount of your security deposit returned to you.   Your move out statement will make reference to anything which we find in an unacceptable condition.

Of course allowances will be made for normal wear and tear associated with the use of the premises but some of the more common things resulting in deductions in the past have been:
	
Furniture or garbage left on the premises including in the outside trash area.
Missing, broken or dirty appliances, i.e. soiled stovetops/ovens, food left in refrigerator, missing knobs.
Broken or missing sensors or controls, i.e. thermostats, alarm equip, smoke detectors
Damages to carpets or floors beyond the scope of normal cleaning i.e. Burn marks, urine stains on wood floors, stained or soiled carpet
Damages to structure such as large holes in the wall or broken glass.
Damaged or missing window treatments
Broken or missing towel and paper racks.
Any repainting required as a result of color changes you applied or conditions that cannot by rectified by normal cleaning.  Note:  If you are painting over any color changes or other modifications applied to the walls the paint used in the apartment is as follows:  
Ceiling – Sherwin Williams series 400 	 Finish – Flat  		Color - White,  
Walls - Sherwin Williams series 400 	 Finish – Eggshell, 	Color - Dover White,
Trim – Sherwin Williams series 400	 Finish – Semi gloss	Color -	White

It usually will take approximately 15 to 20 days to make this assessment and return your deposit. There have been occasions where units have been turned over to us that required work that exceeded the amount of the security deposit.  We will bill for the difference and move to collect any outstanding balance.