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Whether you are transferring to a new duty station, retiring or moving off-post, your lease agreement with Island Palm Communities requires you to notify your community center in writing no less than 28 days prior to vacating your home. Should you receive a notice to transfer or know your vacate date earlier, we appreciate you letting us know so we can better accommodate families awaiting a home.

Providing written notice to your community center is easy. Complete the Notice to Vacate form and submit it to your community center. From here, your community staff will work with you on setting up pre- and final inspection dates, and review what your responsibilities are to help ensure a smooth transition as you make your way to a new duty station or place of residence. Residents have the option of attending a Move Out Briefing Session at any of our Community Centers.  Please discuss this option with your Community Center staff when you submit your written Notice to Vacate form.

If someone other than the Service Member will be taking care of vacating your home, a Residential Communities Initiative Special Power of Attorney (RCI SPOA) is required from the Service Member allowing the individual to act on his or her behalf.

Clich here to download the Move-Out Guide, Expectations & Process

Click on one of the links below for more information, or refer to the Resident Guide & Community Standards Handbook. Remember, you can always call your community center and our staff will be happy to assist!

 

    What to expect at the Move Out Briefing Session

    At the Move Out Briefing Session residents will be briefed on cleaning requirements prior to vacating your home and disposing of hazardous material. You will also be briefed on stopping of your BAH allotment and rent refund process as applicable. The Move Out Briefing Session can be attended in lieu of conducting a pre-inspection at your home. What is not covered – many residents prefer to know in advance what resident caused damage charges will be assessed during their final inspection. This can only be done during a pre-inspection conducted in the home. If you prefer to do a pre-inspection vice attending a Move Out Briefing Session, please inform your Community Center staff at the time you submit your written Notice to Vacate. During the Move Out Briefing Session you feel that a pre-inspection may be necessary you can still schedule one thru your Community Center.

    What to expect during pre-inspection

    Upon receipt of the Notice to Vacate, the community staff will acknowledge receipt of your notice in writing and confirm your move-out date. Staff also will schedule dates to conduct pre- and final inspections. During pre-inspection, staff will review resident cleaning requirements prior to vacating your home and disposing of hazardous material. Staff also will assess damages you may be responsible for, and confirm the date of your final inspection. .

    What to expect during final inspection

    A final inspection is required when vacating an IPC home. This requirement is covered in your Resident Occupancy Agreement. A final cost assessment for damages owed by the resident will be provided and the need for additional estimates for repair or replacement also will be determined. During the final inspection, residents are required to pay for:

    • Any damages assessed during the inspection processes, including applicable cleaning charges

    • Unpaid rent • Outstanding fees During the final inspection, residents must show that all persons and personal property have been cleared on the home. Additionally, residents are required to:

    • Return house keys, garage door openers and other access items such as keys to the community centers fitness facility and swimming pool (Residents will be assessed a fee for any unreturned items. Click here to view applicable fees.)

    • Provide community staff with an accurate forwarding address and telephone number

     

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