How to Get My Deposit Back

Quick Deposit Success Checklist

To help ensure a smooth move-out and maximize your deposit return, please complete the following:
  • Thoroughly clean the property using the provided Cleaning Checklist
  • Schedule professional carpet cleaning as your final step
  • Remove all personal belongings and dispose of all trash
  • Return keys to the Park 52 office no later than the last day of the month
  • Keep utilities active through your lease end date

Move-Out FAQs for Park 52 Residents

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Cleaning. The home must be returned clean, empty, and move-in ready. Most deposit deductions happen when cleaning does not meet standard or when required professional services are not completed.

Normal wear and tear refers to the gradual and unavoidable deterioration of the property resulting from ordinary, careful use over time.

Examples may include:

  • Light wear in high-traffic areas
  • Hardware that loosens with normal use
  • Appliances or fixtures that naturally age over the lease term

Normal wear and tear does not include damage that results from neglect, misuse, unapproved changes, lack of cleaning, or not properly caring for the home.

All cleaning must be completed before keys are returned. The unit should be fully vacated and ready for inspection at that time.

“Clean to standard” means the home is returned in a condition you would reasonably expect to move into:

  • No trash or personal items left behind
  • Appliances, bathrooms, floors, and fixtures fully cleaned
  • All areas addressed per the cleaning checklist

If additional cleaning is required, it may be charged at a minimum of $50 per hour.

Yes. We strongly recommend using the Move-Out Cleaning Checklist to guide your cleaning and help prevent additional charges.

Yes. The refrigerator and stove must be moved and the areas underneath and behind must be cleaned. Please take care not to damage flooring.

No. Please do not patch holes or paint. These repairs must be completed by Park 52-approved vendors. Incorrect repairs often result in higher charges.

Some items must be professionally cleaned:

Carpets (Required)

  • Must be professionally steam cleaned
  • Should be the last step before move-out to avoid re-soiling
  • Receipt is required

Blinds / Draperies (If Applicable)

  • Must be professionally cleaned and re-hung
  • Vendor used by Park 52: Knox Enterprises | 253-589-8512

Receipts confirm required professional services were completed. Missing receipts may result in cleaning being completed by the landlord and charged back to the tenant.

Please return all keys no later than the last day of the month to avoid delays or additional charges.

Park 52 Office
5210 S Puget Sound Ave
Tacoma, WA 98409

Hours: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

If locks were changed during tenancy, please notify us.

Yes. Utilities must remain in your name through the last day of the month.

If you are enrolled in auto-pay, please remember to cancel payments. Park 52 does not have access to stop payments on your behalf.

Yes, if applicable. Please ensure:

  • Lawn is mowed, trimmed, and weeded
  • Porches and patios are swept
  • Garage is swept (if applicable)
  • All pet waste is removed

The inspection occurs after the unit is fully vacated and keys are returned.

After inspection, any allowable deductions will be itemized, and remaining funds will be mailed in accordance with Washington State law.

We’re happy to help.

Phone: 253-473-5200
Email: mail@park52.com