Move-in and move-out instructions in one organized place.
Submit your notice to vacate, review move-out expectations, upload cleaning receipts and utility confirmations, and find the move-in and move-out forms needed by Clear Direction Real Estate.
What do you need to do today?
Choose the option below that matches where you are in the move-in or move-out process. This page is designed to help tenants submit required notices, review expectations, and provide move-out documents securely.
Submit Notice to Vacate
Use the online notice form to provide your intended move-out date, forwarding address, contact information, and related details.
Start notice process →Move-Out Instructions
Review cleaning, utilities, keys, personal property, yard care, and final inspection expectations before surrendering the home.
View / Print Checklist →Upload Move-Out Documents
Upload house cleaning receipts, carpet cleaning receipts, utility termination confirmation, forwarding address proof, and other documents.
View upload list →Move-In Condition Report
Report move-in condition items and upload photos so the condition of the property is documented at the beginning of tenancy.
Move-in documentation →Move-Out FAQ
Find answers about deposit processing, utilities, cleaning, inspections, keys, abandoned items, and forwarding addresses.
Read FAQ →Need Help?
If something does not look right or you have questions about your situation, contact the Clear Direction Real Estate property management team.
Call our office →Submit your notice online.
Please use this secure page to submit your official Notice to Vacate and review important move-out instructions. Once submitted, our office will review the information, confirm receipt, and begin the move-out coordination process.
- Tenant name and contact information
- Property address
- Intended move-out date
- Forwarding address
- Reason for moving
- Upload written notice if already prepared
- Office review after submission
- Email confirmation to the tenant and office
What must be handled before the final move-out review.
The goal is simple: return the home clean, empty, documented, and ready for final inspection. Missing receipts, missing keys, utilities turned off too early, or items left behind can delay the process.
Cleaning
The home should be fully professionally cleaned, including kitchen, bathrooms, appliances, floors, baseboards, cabinets, drawers, fixtures, and all interior areas.
Carpets
If carpet cleaning is required, use a professional carpet cleaner and keep the receipt. Upload the receipt before or immediately after move-out.
Utilities
Utilities should remain active through your move-out date and final access period unless otherwise instructed by management.
Keys & Devices
Return all keys, mailbox keys, garage remotes, gate cards, fobs, parking passes, and any other property access devices.
Personal Property
Remove all personal belongings, trash, furniture, boxes, chemicals, garage items, attic items, and exterior debris from the property.
Forwarding Address
A forwarding address is required so management can process required move-out correspondence and deposit disposition documents.
Documents to upload.
Upload the documents needed to help our office complete your move-out review. Submitting clear documentation helps avoid delays and keeps your file organized.
House Cleaning Receipt
Carpet Cleaning Receipt
Upload the professional house cleaning receipt, including any applicable service warranty.
Upload professional carpet cleaning receipt if applicable.
Utility Termination Confirmation
Upload utility confirmation or related documentation when requested.
Proof of Forwarding Address
Upload or submit forwarding address confirmation for move-out processing.
Other Move-Out Documents
Upload any additional documents related to your move-out.
Key Return Confirmation
Document return of keys, remotes, gate cards, fobs, and access devices.
Final Confirmation
Confirm the home is vacant, cleaned, and ready for final review.
What happens after you submit your notice.
After your Notice to Vacate or move-out documents are submitted, our office will review the information, confirm receipt, and contact you if anything else is needed. This helps keep the move-out process clear, documented, and organized.
You complete the Notice to Vacate form with your property, contact, move-out, and forwarding address details.
Our team reviews your submission and confirms whether additional information or documents are needed.
Cleaning receipts, utility confirmations, forwarding address details, and other documents are attached to your move-out file.
We provide next-step instructions regarding keys, utilities, inspections, and final access to the property.
After move-out is complete, the file is reviewed and processed according to your lease and applicable Texas law.
Document the condition of the home at move-in.
Use the move-in condition report to document notes, photos, and videos shortly after move-in so condition items are properly recorded at the beginning of tenancy.
This protects the tenant, owner, and management company by creating a clear starting condition record.
- Report move-in condition items
- Upload photos and videos
- Document existing cosmetic issues
- Attach submissions to tenant record
- Make records viewable in dashboard
Common move-out questions.
These FAQs can be expanded later, but this gives tenants the key reminders in one place.
Do I still need to submit official notice?
Yes. A move-out conversation is not the same as a complete written notice. Use the official notice process once the form is live.
When should utilities be turned off?
Utilities should generally remain active through your move-out date and final access period unless Clear Direction Real Estate gives different instructions.
Do I need to upload cleaning receipts?
Yes, if cleaning or carpet cleaning receipts are required, upload them so they are attached to your move-out file.
Can I leave items behind?
No. Personal property, trash, furniture, chemicals, boxes, and exterior debris should be removed before surrendering the property.
Do I need to provide a forwarding address?
Yes. A forwarding address is needed for move-out correspondence and deposit disposition processing.
When will I receive my security deposit?
Security deposit dispositions are processed in accordance with Texas law after the property is inspected and all outstanding balances are determined.
Do I need to mow the lawn before moving out?
Yes. If lawn care is the tenant's responsibility under the lease, the yard should be properly maintained through the move-out date.
Do I receive a copy of the move-in or move-out report?
Yes. These reports are completed by our team for documentation and may be provided through the tenant portal or by request.
Ready to submit your notice or upload move-out documents?
Use the options below to submit your Notice to Vacate, upload required move-out documents, or review the move-out instructions before surrendering the property.