Moving Out
We are sorry that you are considering vacating the tenancy. To help you through the process of vacating, we have prepared an overview of the information that is important to consider or be aware of before you vacate the tenancy.
Termination of the TENANCY
It is a good idea to contact us well in advance of vacating the tenancy. Under section 11 of the lease agreement, you must terminate the lease with a notice of current month + 3 months, and you must vacate the tenancy no later than 10 full working days before the end of the termination period to allow for renovation of the tenancy.
Example:
If you terminate the lease before 1 April (no later than 31 March), you will be liable for 3 months rent until 30 June. 30 June is the release date from the lease. As we need 10 full business days for renovation, you must have vacated the tenancy by 14 June.
Termination of your tenancy must be done using the Temination form via the link below and cannot be done over the phone og mail.
If there are multiple legal tenants, both tenants must sign the termination form using MitID.
Note that termination of your lease is binding and cannot be revoked.
Subjects
- Be aware of
Pay attention to any commitment periods that are stated in your lease. For example, if you have a 12-month lock-in period and would like to move out in direct continuation of the 12 months, you must give notice before the end of the 9th month.
The deposit is used for renovating the tenancy. If the entire deposit is not used for renovation, the remainder will be offset against the vacating statement. We will endeavour to send you the moving-out statement and pay out any remaining amount as soon as possible – typically within 3-4 weeks from the date of release. You will receive the moving-out statement via email.
You have prepaid rent for either one or three months. The prepaid rent is used for the last month(s) of the lease period. The prepaid rent only covers the rent and, therefore, you must continue to pay the other expenses such as on-account heating and water etc.
You are liable for electricity, water and heat until the day you are released from the lease agreement.
At the move-out inspection, a final reading of electricity, water and heating will be taken, and the meter readings will be registered in your moveout report. Balder will then inform the suppliers on your behalf.
We need a key/key fob for showings during the notice period. The key/key fobs must be handed in no later than 1 week after the lease has been terminated. The key/key fob can be handed over at the property office on the property.
Showings are carried out by Balder's rental team or an external broker and typically take place between 08:00-17:00 on weekdays. You will be notified no later than the day before.
The vacating inspection will be carried out at a time that we will set.
You must bring the following to the move-out inspection:
- ID (photo ID or digital (active) ID) matching the name on the lease agreement.
- All keys fobs provided.
- As a rule, you must attend the inspection yourself as a contracting party. If you are unable to attend for special reasons, you have the option of sending a proxy. If you choose to send a proxy, they must have a power of attorney from you; otherwise, the inspection cannot be completed. You can easily request a power of attorney from Balder's customer service.
At the move-out inspection, you must hand over all keys and key fobs to the property. If all keys and key fobs are not returned, we are obliged to rekey the lock. The cost of this will be deducted from your security deposit.
It is very important that you, or in special cases, a proxy, attend the agreed-upon move-out inspection. If the inspection cannot be carried out as planned and Balder therefore does not have the agreed ten full working days to refurbish the apartment, you will be charged rent for the extra days.
Cleaning
The whole apartment must be cleaned, whether you renovate it or leave the renovation to us. Cleaning includes the following:
- Vacuuming and washing the floor
- Wiping surfaces
- Wiping of doors and sills
- Cleaning built-in cabinets
- Cleaning and descaling of bathroom (toilet, tiles, fixture, sink, and shower)
- Cleaning and descaling appliances (hob, oven, cooker hood, cooker hood filter, refridgerator/freezer, dishwasher, washer and dryer)
- Drain cleaning
- Cleaning windows inside and outside
- Any room in the basement must be emptied
- Anyburnt-out bulbs must be replaced
Miscellaneous additional costs:
- Removal of left behind curtains, slats and/or blinds
- Removal of any items left in the tenancy and room in the basement
If you have not cleaned the above, significant costs may be incurred.
Refurbishment
According to Section 11 of the lease, the rented flat must be handed over in the same condition as it was received. The assessment of the condition of the rented flat is conducted at the move-out inspection. During the inspection, our inspector will review the flat with you or your representative, and a move-out report will be prepared. If the rented flat is not handed over in the same condition as it was received, Balder will commission renovation work from external vendors. The move-out report will state which work, if any, is to be carried out at the tenant's expense.
We recommend that you have the flat refurbished by tradesmen appointed by Balder. Balder has no financial gain from being responsible for the refurbishment. We re-invoice the actual costs from the tradesmen, which you can see on your moving-out statement.
Below, you will find a price list, including VAT, for the work included in a refurbishment:
FlooringStandard flooring services
Additional flooring services
PaintingStandard painting services (incl. covering & masking)
Additional painting services (incl. covering & masking)
CleaningPost-renovation cleaning
Post-renovation cleaning includes:
Additional cleaning services
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Please note that there may be other move-out costs in addition to those mentioned above, including the following examples:
- Replacement of halogen bulbs in the kitchen and the bathroom
- Scratches and dents in cupboard doors
- Removal of abandoned belongings, such as curtains, lamps, etc.
- General non-performance
- Smoking in the rented flat
- Damage to flooring, making sanding or machine polishing insufficient
Do you wish to do the refurbishment yourself?
If you wish to carry out all or part of the refurbishment yourself, the work must be completed to an appropriate state of repair before the inspection of the flat takes place. Below, you can find information on cleaning, flooring and painting items, which we require you to complete if you wish to undertake the refurbishment yourself.
Cleaning:
The entire flat needs to be cleaned. Cleaning includes the following:
- Vacuuming and floor-washing
- Wiping of surfaces
- Wiping of doors and frames
- Cleaning of built-in cupboards
- Cleaning and descaling of bathroom (toilet, tiles, fixtures, sink and shower cabinet)
- Cleaning and descaling of domestic appliances (hotplates, oven, cooker hood, cooker hood filter, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer)
- Drain cleaning
- Cleaning of windows, inside and outside
- All basement rooms must be emptied
- All blown light bulbs must be replaced
Miscellaneous potential extra costs:
- Removal of abandoned curtains, slats and/or blinds
- Removal of any belongings left in the rented premises and basement rooms
If you live at Stævnen, Østerfælled Torv, Hesteskoen, Fælledkanten, Carlsbakken and Agerhusene, the following items must be used:
Paint:
- Walls and ceilings: Flugger Pro 5. SO500-N (off-white).
- Woodwork: PP Mestermaling. GL Ral 9010 gloss 35-40.
NOTE: If you live at Stævnen (Robert Jacobsens Vej 93-101), you can have black/blue window frames, which are called: Ral 7016 and are available in gloss 35-40. - Kitchen and bathroom: PP Mestermaling. Ncs-0300. Gloss 25.
Floor:
- The lacquer is called Royal mat 2 component and manufactured by Berger Seidle.
- The floors must be matt-sanded using special discs: other methods will prevent adhesion. The lacquer manufacturer offers no guarantee of adhesion, which is why it is important that professionals undertake the treatment of the flooring.
If you live at Øresund Park, Lerholmen, Lynghaven, Ofeliahaven, Fyrkanten, Skibbroen, Bastionen, Elsehus, Fælledudsigten, Lavetten, Green Hills, TriumphByen or TriumphHusene the following items must be used:
Paint:
- Walls and ceilings: Beckers Scotte 5 s0500n.
- Woodwork: Beckers Scotte 40 ral 9010.
- Kitchen and bath: Beckers Scotte 20 s0500n.
Floor:
- The lacquer is called Royal mat 2 component and manufactured by Berger Seidle.
- The floors must be matt-sanded using special discs: other methods will prevent adhesion. The lacquer manufacturer offers no guarantee of adhesion, which is why it is important that professionals undertake the treatment of the flooring.
If you live at Rubinhaven the following items must be used:
Paint:
- Walls and ceilings: Fluggers Pro 5 NCS 0500-N
- Walls in kitchen: Fluggers deksoplast 20 NCS 0300-N
- Walls and ceilings in bathroom: Fluggers deksoplast 20 NCS 0300-N
- Woodwork: PP SUPER ENAMEL 35 GL RAL 9010
- Windows: PP SUPER ENAMEL 35 GL RAL 9010
If you live at STRandby HØje or Strandby Huse the following items must be used:
- Walls and ceilings: Beckers Scotte 5 s0500n
- Woodwork: Beckers Scotte 40 ral 9010.
- Walls and ceilings in bathroom and kitchen: Beckers Scotte 20 s0500n
NOTE: In general, full coverage and odour-barrier paints should be used, as well as a nicotine barrier, if necessary. Textured paint may not be used.
Please note that you may be required to pay if the refurbishment is defective or not carried out in accordance with the standards for proper workmanship.