Property cleanout checklist for landlords and investors

1. Make sure you have the right to clear it

Rules about a tenant's or former owner's belongings depend on your situation, your lease and the court or legal process involved. Follow any court order, and ask your attorney or property manager before anything is removed. We cannot give legal advice. We do ask for written authorization from the owner or manager before a cleanout.

2. Document the property

• Take dated photos or video of every room, the garage, the yard and any sheds.
• Note anything valuable or personal that needs to be stored or returned.
• Keep a record for your files.

3. Arrange access

• Share the address, lockbox or key plan and any gate codes.
• Confirm utilities are on if lights or water are needed.
• Tell us about stairs, narrow doors or long carries.

4. Separate what cannot go on the truck

Paint, chemicals, solvents, medical waste and propane tanks are hazardous, and we cannot haul them. Flag them early so they are handled separately.

5. Get a quote and a time

Send photos and a short description. Pricing depends on volume, access and condition, and we quote before we start.

6. Walk it afterward

After the haul-away, check each room, closet, the attic and the yard. Then schedule repairs, cleaning and listing photos. We work with owners, investors, realtors and property managers. See property cleanouts, eviction cleanouts and apartment turnover cleanouts.

Last updated October 2026. This guide is general information and is not legal, financial or insurance advice.