| When moving into Utah rental homes, many landlords | | | | easier when you move out because there won't be |
| ask for a security deposit along with the first month's | | | | dirt or grime built up from your time there. |
| rent. The security deposit is typically around as the | | | | When you move out, refer back to the list you made |
| same amount as your monthly rent. A security deposit | | | | at the beginning and compare the condition of the |
| is asked to secure money aside for the landlord for | | | | apartment to what was listed on the document. That |
| anything that is damaged or needs to be repaired due | | | | way you personally know what has changed in the |
| to the tenant's use. | | | | condition of the rental home and what things you could |
| This doesn't include if an appliance or fixture breaks | | | | fix yourself. |
| because of age or other reasons. But if the tenant | | | | Arrange for a tour of the rental home after you move |
| ruins something such as dirtying carpet, they can get | | | | out to show the landlord or Utah property |
| money deducted from their deposit. Utah property | | | | management what the home looks like. If there are |
| management like KeyRenter also ask for security | | | | any disputes, be sure to negotiate or work it out |
| deposits for the same reasons. Make the most of | | | | immediately instead of prolonging it and possibly burn |
| your deposit and do certain things to keep your house | | | | relationships. You want to stay on good terms with |
| clean to get your security deposit back. | | | | landlords who give you references for future places. |
| Do a run through with the landlord or Utah property | | | | After you've cleaned up and given a tour with the |
| management like KeyRenter to document what parts | | | | landlord, ask for your security deposit. They might give |
| of the house may already be damaged so you won't | | | | it to you on the spot or mail it to you later. If you don't |
| be blamed for it after you move out. Take pictures | | | | receive it in a few weeks, write a formal letter asking |
| and make a list of what things are already damaged | | | | for your deposit back. If for some reason, the |
| and have a witness sign it as well as the landlord. | | | | homeowner still doesn't give it to you when you |
| Do quick daily cleanings of the rental home. This | | | | deserve it, you'll have all the documents and pictures to |
| includes the bathroom sink, tub, and toilet and kitchen | | | | prove the homeowner is in the wrong. |
| appliances like the fridge and stove. This will make it | | | | |