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# Departing Residents

 Essential info and steps to help residents smoothly wrap up their lease and move out hassle-free

## Pre-Move Out

- [Why Do I Need to Decide 60 Days Before My Lease Ends?](https://know.movezen360.com/why-do-i-need-to-decide-60-days-before-my-lease-ends)
- [Occupied Showing Tips & Information for Residents](https://know.movezen360.com/occupied-showing-info)
- [Getting Your Rental Home Move-Out Ready: Avoiding Expensive Damage Charges](https://know.movezen360.com/getting-your-rental-home-move-out-ready-avoiding-expensive-damage-charges)
- [Move Out Checklist](https://know.movezen360.com/move-out-checklist)

## Move Out Day and Legal Finalization

- [Returning keys on your move-out date](https://know.movezen360.com/returning-keys-on-your-move-out-date)
- [Understanding the Move Out Inspection Process for Residents](https://know.movezen360.com/understanding-the-move-out-inspection-process-for-residents)

## Security Deposit Handling

- [I’m a Former Resident and I Received a Partial Security Deposit Refund. What Is the Process if I Have Questions Regarding the Deductions?](https://know.movezen360.com/im-a-former-resident-and-i-received-a-partial-security-deposit-refund.-what-is-the-process-if-i-have-questions-regarding-the-deductions)
- [I’m a Resident Who Just Moved Out of a Property. I Was Charged for Damages to an Item That I Did Damage, but the Item Also Had a Bit of Pre-Existing Damage. What Does This Process Look Like Regarding Deductions?](https://know.movezen360.com/im-a-resident-who-just-moved-out-of-a-property.-i-was-charged-for-damages-to-an-item-that-i-did-damage-but-the-item-also-had-a-bit-of-pre-existing-damage.-what-does-this-process-look-like-regarding-deductions)
- [Why Was I Asked for a Forwarding Address When I Gave My Notice to Vacate?](https://know.movezen360.com/why-was-i-asked-for-a-forwarding-address-when-i-gave-my-notice-to-vacate)
- [The Move-Out Inspection Was Just Completed Today, and I Asked My Property Manager What Charges Would Be Levied Against the Security Deposit. Why Didn’t I Receive an Immediate Answer?](https://know.movezen360.com/the-move-out-inspection-was-just-completed-today-and-i-asked-my-property-manager-what-charges-would-be-levied-against-the-security-deposit.-why-didnt-i-receive-an-immediate-answer)
- [I’m Moving Out Soon and There Will Be Some Damage Beyond Normal Wear and Tear Left. How Will I Know the Approximate Amount I Can Expect to Be Charged?](https://know.movezen360.com/im-moving-out-soon-and-there-will-be-some-damage-beyond-normal-wear-and-tear-left.-how-will-i-know-the-approximate-amount-i-can-expect-to-be-charged)
- [If I Have a Balance Due After My Move-Out, How Will That Be Handled?](https://know.movezen360.com/if-i-have-a-balance-due-after-my-move-out-how-will-that-be-handled)
- [I Paid Last Month's Rent in Advance, in Addition to My Security Deposit. Could You Explain How This Process Works?](https://know.movezen360.com/i-paid-the-last-months-rent-in-advance-in-addition-to-my-security-deposit.-could-you-explain-how-this-process-works)
- [How Will I Expect to Receive My Security Deposit Refund?](https://know.movezen360.com/how-will-i-expect-to-receive-my-security-deposit-refund)
- [Security Deposit Handling and Normal Wear & Tear](https://know.movezen360.com/security-deposit-handling-and-normal-wear-tear)
- [Understanding Trust Monies](https://know.movezen360.com/understanding-trust-monies)
- [Is There a Deadline by Which the Landlord or Agent Must Return a Security Deposit?](https://know.movezen360.com/is-there-a-deadline-by-which-the-landlord-or-agent-must-return-a-security-deposit)
- [When Do I Get my Security Deposit Back?](https://know.movezen360.com/when-do-i-get-my-security-deposit-back)
- [What Are Permitted Uses of the Security Deposit by a Landlord or Agent?](https://know.movezen360.com/what-are-permitted-uses-of-the-security-deposit-by-a-landlord-or-agent)

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