Move-Out Checklist

CHECKLIST FOR MOVE-OUT

Depending on the scope of the authorization Dwellworks will assist with the following steps: + CANCELLATION OF

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CANCELLATIONS NEED TO BE DONE IN WRITING! In general, cancellations need to be printed, signed, and sent with postal service.

Lease contract

Needs to be sent via post with original signature of tenant

Utilities

Most utilities are cancelled retroactively as a meter reading is required

Clubs/Memberships/Gym Telephone/cable-TV / Mobile telephone / internet License fee for broadcasting services (Rundfunkbeitrag)

According to the agreed cancellation period

Many contracts are for a fixed period of time and cannot be cancelled mid-term. Then a penalty needs to be paid.

Deregistration forms are available at the next bank or online: www.rundfunkbeitrag.de.

Insurances

According to the agreed cancellation period According to the agreed cancellation period According to the agreed cancellation period

ADAC (Automobile Club) Monthly/yearly train tickets

+ ORGANISATION OF:

Moving company Return of property

Dwellworks generally not involved

Scheduling hand-over meeting with tenant and landlord to return the property and completing a walk-through-protocol and signed by the landlord and the tenant. Please advise of any damage in the property in advance so it can be resolved before the hand-over. All personal belongings as well as all garbage /waste need to be removed/ disposed properly by the tenant before the return of the property to the landlord. This includes all items which may not necessarily qualify as garbage but are not part of the rented property but the property of the tenant.

Garbage Removal, Waste Disposal and removal of items not belonging to the property

Security deposit

Negotiation with landlord on return of security deposit

+ DEREGISTRATION OF (IF APPLICABLE):

Place of residence

At the local authorities (Stadtverwaltung) - de-registration automatically cancels work permit for Non-EU nationals, regardless of validity date

Child benefit

At the local employment office / Familienkasse best via e-mail

Kindergarten/School

Depending on school regulations

Dog(s)

At the local authorities (Stadtverwaltung)

Closing of bank account

We recommend leaving the bank account open for outstanding payments and refunds for approx. 3-6 months. It is advisable to discuss the closing procedure via fax or email with the bank before leaving.

Car Involve car dealer when selling the car or return license plates when exporting the vehicle. Placing mail forwarding order Forms available online: https://www.deutschepost.de/de/n/nachsendeservice.html Nachsendeservice / Privat Please note that this list is only general information. Depending on your individual situation there may be further/ different steps which need to be taken.

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