The checklists below have been carefully crafted to answer some of the most common questions we hear from our residents. Please read through the information below to make certain you understand the various responsibilities that you'll need to address to ensure your move goes smoothly.
If you have any questions after reviewing the information below, give us a call to speak with a member of our team: 484-502-1440
Move-in Checklist
Congratulations on moving into a DoorLife Property Management property. We're excited to welcome you to your new home. Please review the details below to start your stay with us on the right foot.
First Month's Rent & Security Deposit
Your first rent payment and the security deposit are both due at the lease signing. If you have any questions, please confirm these amounts with us in advance.
Move-in Date & Inspection
We'll schedule your official move-in date and provide all relevant information about your first inspection at the lease signing.
Utilities
Please remember, you must place utility accounts in your name immediately after signing the lease. You are responsible for keeping your accounts current throughout the duration of your lease term.
Call the utility company as soon as possible after the lease signing to avoid losing access to your utilities.
Move-out Checklist
We're always sad to say goodbye to good residents, but we hope you've enjoyed your stay in one of our properties. Please take care of the following as you prepare to move out of your rental home.
Notice of Intent to Vacate
Planning to move out of your rental home? Please check your lease to determine your official move-out date. We ask you to provide us with written notice of your intent to vacate, in accordance with the terms outlined in your lease.
Property Condition
Before handing in the keys for your rental home, please be sure to bring your rental back to rent-ready condition. This involves the following:
- Rental Cleaning: Your home needs to be professionally cleaned including all carpeted areas (if applicable). Please pay additional attention in the kitchen and bathroom(s), ensuring all hard surfaces have been wiped down and sanitized. You are required to provide a receipt of your move out cleaning. Receipt(s) must be emailed to Kevin Lukens - Kevin@DoorLifePM.com
- Remove all personal belongings and trash. You are responsible for disposing of any bulk items, do not leave any bulk items by the trash cans/dumpsters or you may be charged.
- Contact the appropriate utility companies and notify them of your lease termination. Utilities must remain on & in your name up to and including the last day of your lease term.
- Close and lock all windows.
- Set the thermostat to 60 degrees (heat mode).
- Provide us with your forwarding address.
- Contact the local post office and set up mail forwarding to your new address.
- Lock your unit and drop off your unit, mailbox keys & any garage remotes to us at 350 E. Market St, West Chester within 24 hours of lease end. There is a dropbox outside the front door where you can drop a labeled envelope after hours. Please write your name & your vacating address on your envelope.
- Landscaping & Outdoor Areas: If you regularly address landscaping chores for your rental, including mowing the lawn, take care of these responsibilities once more before moving out.
Security Deposit
Your security deposit will be returned to you within 30 days of your lease end date. Before we return the deposit, we'll need to perform a final inspection to check for damages.
If we identify any damage, we will schedule repairs and use the deposit to cover the associated expenses. The remainder will be returned to you.
Remember, your deposit cannot be used to cover your final rent payment. Failure to pay your last rent bill could result in adverse credit reporting and administrative fees.