First time moving out- is it common for complexes to require YOU to hire a professional cleaning crew?
This is my first time moving out so this is normal then ok, but I’ve never heard of this before.
When giving my 30 day notice I got a form back to sign and gave me a list of stuff to do to get me back “as much as my deposit as possible.” The very first one says exactly
- The apartment will be professionally cleaned (both apartment and carpet [if applicable]) and left in the same condition as your move in day (minus normal wear and tear). You must provide receipts for both services. If not, any cleaning and/or maintenance needed to restore the unit will be taken out of the Security Deposit account and charged at the rates specified on the Estimated Move Out Charges form.
I knew I was going to have to clean the shit out of the apt, but I have never heard of this. Aren’t complexes suppose to hire a cleaning crew regardless?
This is a cost I wasn’t expecting, if you got this as one of your requirements would you hire an actual cleaning crew or just f it and eat the cost out of deposit? And also how common is this? My apartment is known for sketchy crap and I’m unsure if this is another
Posted Sep 25, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
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