Well, it’s been a good run, but now it’s time to move on. You’ve laughed in this apartment, you’ve cried in this apartment, you’ve spilled more than your fair share of food in this apartment, and now all that’s left is to give the property manager your keys and say goodbye. Of course, if you do, then you can probably kiss your security deposit goodbye as well. Remember what we said about spilling food? Well, any stains, damages, or even general wear and tear are going to have to be cleaned up and repaired before this apartment can be shown to other prospective renters. This process costs money, and unless your property manager just happens to be the most generous person in the world, that money is going to come out of your security deposit. But don’t worry! As long as your apartment is in like-new condition when it comes time to leave, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to get that money back into your pocket. Here’s a helpful infographic to help you fix your fixtures and scour your surfaces, so that you and that sweet, sweet security deposit can finally be together again.
