Transitioning from a Rental Home

So you’ve finally reached the point where you’ll be transitioning from a renter to a South Beach condo homeowner. Normally this should be an easy transition but in many cases moving from a rental to any new home is a process that is easier said than done. Here are some tips to make the process a little easier to bear as you go from one place to another.

Always start off by giving sufficient notice (in writing) of your departure and making a list of everything that needs to be done before the moving date comes around. If you need a moving company, call some up and have one in place. If you know that a thorough cleaning of the rental is going to take time, have someone available who will help you out. While you’re at it, you may wish to sell or give away some things you may not need in your new South Beach condo so as to decrease the amount of things you need to move around.

Once moving day has come and gone and you’ve transferred over all of your personal belongings, the process of cleaning comes around. Many landlords can provide a list of what they expect to see in a certain condition so you may wish to ask for one. Assuming you’ve asked for help, assigning certain sections can speed things up a bit. Taking a walkthrough with the landlord to see if the home has been left sufficiently clean can prevent disagreements and will get you back your deposit quicker.