Information about moving out
Handover of the apartment
The handover takes place at the agreed time when BSN and the resident inspect the apartment, no later than 12:00 on the day your contract expires. You yourself are responsible for reserving a time for check-out in MakePlans no later than 30 days before the end of the contract. We recommend that you go early as it can quickly become fully booked on relevant days. After handover, the tenant no longer has access to the home.
If the apartment is handed over before the lease expires, the electricity will be cut off after the handover, but you must still pay rent for the duration of the contract.
What is expected of you
Moving and washing out is time-consuming. How extensive it becomes depends on how well it is cleaned on a daily basis.
There is a requirement for a complete move-in cleaning of the home, including common areas, balconies and stalls when handing over the home. Even if your roommate stays or moves out later.
The moving wash must be thorough. All stains and dirt must be removed, and you must wash places you do not normally wash during normal cleaning. Bathrooms and kitchens must be washed particularly carefully.
Damages and defects must also be registered well in advance of the inspection. So that it can be improved during the responsible tenant’s lease period. If this is registered too late, it can cause a loss of rent for which the tenant will also be responsible.
Tips before you start
Start with the tiles in the bathroom and kitchen well in advance of handover. Many find that they have to spend several rounds on this. It can be smart to do a thorough cleaning a few weeks before handing over.
Remember to use the right products for different areas. We recommend “TD Shower and bath” and a powerful brush (e.g. fish brush) for washing bathroom floors and joints. If used incorrectly, you may risk making the starting point you initially set with worse.
Parking certificate for moving out
It will only be possible to load outside BSN with a valid parking permit. Parking permits must be collected from reception at BSN, and issued when moving out during our opening hours. Please contact reception in good time before you need the parking permit.
General to-do list for relocation:
- The letterbox key must remain.
- Remember to report address changes here.
- The apartment must be completely emptied and cleaned before the handover.
- If you rent a storage room/parking space, this must be handed over at the same time. The shed must be emptied and swept
- Your mailbox label must be torn off
- The outlet after using the washing machine must be sealed with a sealer
Checklist for leaching
When moving out, it is important to clean the apartment thoroughly to facilitate the process for everyone involved and to ensure repayment of your full deposit. You can find a full, detailed laundry checklist by clicking here.
