Ways on How to Be a Courteous Roommate When Moving Out

Whether you realize it or not, moving in and out of your home is just one of the normal things most people experience. Agree? Of course, we want to live in a place where we can feel at ease and satisfied. Who knows, you might be one of those people who are planning to move out and invest in a real estate Makati, or any other real estate in the Philippines, right? However, moving out can also be daunting and frustrating especially when you are already close to your roommates. Well, who would be happy when you got to leave your friend? Right?

Generally, you definitely don't want to leave your roommate hanging or without any idea at all that you are moving, right? However, if you are a kind of person who is struggling when it comes to being courteous while moving out, then you might want to apply these tips below on how to be a courteous roommate when moving out. With these, you will be able to leave your previous home with an eased mind.

Check in with your roommates to see if they found someone to take over your lease

This is one of the things you should also consider before moving out. Basically, one of the many reasons why you agree to have some roommates is because of the lease, right? That means, if you leave, your roommate might have some hard time in finding another person that can help divide the payments for the apartment. Before anything else, you have to make sure that you talk about it to see if the found someone to take over your lease. With these, your roommate will not go to have a hard time paying the rent alone.

Determine what need to be done to prepare for the next tenant

Of course, this! You definitely should not leave your room without cleaning, right? Before you leave, you have to make sure that your room is clean for the next tenant to use. If there is a need for your room to repaint it or any repairs, then you better do. This will give a good impression on the next tenant that you are a good renter since you have a good and clean home. But of course, you should also talk about it with the landlord before you do anything else with your room.

Return any keys, garage openers, mailbox keys and gate sensors

These things are not yours. Of course, it is your duty or responsibility to return all of these things to the right owner before leaving the place. Also, you have to make sure that these things are not lost. If you lost one of these things, then you also have to make sure you can talk to the landlord about it.

Clean out your food in the fridge and pantry

Although you may have a roommate that can help you clean your food in the fridge and pantry, it is still your responsibility to clean it yourself. If there are any food left in the fridge, then you better throw it away or give it to your roommate for them to eat it instead. Don't let your roommate clean your leftover food in the fridge. I'll tell you, this will leave a bad impression if you do. Remember, you are trying to be polite or courteous before you move out. That is why you have to make sure that you clean it yourself.

Take the time to say goodbye to your roommates and wish them luck

This is one of the things you should never forget. Of course, it is a must for you to say goodbye to your roommates. Although there are times you and your roommates may not be in a good situation lately, you still need to say goodbye to give some respect that you are moving out. And if you have roommates that are close to you, then you might want to throw a little farewell party before moving out. In this way, you will still have good vibes even if you are moving out from the place.

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