To get your deposit back in San Diego, your rental needs to be returned in the same clean condition it was rented, normal wear aside. Landlords and property managers inspect the kitchen, bathrooms, floors, walls, and appliances closely. Use this checklist before your final walk-through.
Kitchen
- Degrease and wipe inside and outside of all cabinets and drawers
- Clean inside the oven, stovetop, and range hood
- Empty, defrost, and wipe the refrigerator inside and out
- Scrub the sink and polish the faucet
- Wipe countertops and backsplash
Bathrooms
- Scrub toilet, tub, shower, and tile grout
- Remove soap scum and hard-water spots from glass and fixtures
- Clean mirrors, vanity, and inside cabinets
- Wipe exhaust fan covers
Living areas and bedrooms
- Dust baseboards, blinds, ceiling fans, and light fixtures
- Spot-clean walls and remove nail holes if required
- Clean inside closets and shelving
- Vacuum carpets (steam clean if your lease requires it) and mop hard floors
Whole home
- Clean interior windows, sills, and tracks
- Wipe doors, handles, and switch plates
- Replace burnt-out bulbs and air filters
- Remove all trash and personal items
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