In a time of grief and loss, organizing a home clearance and renovation following a death can be a challenging task. In this blog we would like to give you some helpful tips on how you can proceed after a death in order to plan appropriately the liquidation of the apartment, carry out renovations and properly hand over the apartment to the landlord.
1. Check the tenancy agreement: Check the deceased’s tenancy agreement to see whether it contains specific provisions for clearing out and renovating the apartment. Inform the landlord of the death and clarify what steps are necessary to properly hand over the apartment.
2. Plan to clear out the apartment: Start by inventorying and sorting the deceased’s belongings. Decide which items to keep, give away, sell or discard. Create a schedule for clearing out the apartment and plan the renovation work accordingly.
3. Carry out renovation: If the apartment needs to be renovated, hire professional craftsmen or renovation companies to carry out the necessary work. Make sure that the renovation meets the requirements of the rental agreement and that the apartment is left in an acceptable condition.
4. Handover to the landlord: Arrange an appointment for inspection of the apartment with the landlord and hand over the apartment properly cleaned and renovated. Make sure all keys and documents are handed over and document the condition of the apartment before handover.
5. Get professional support: When organizing an apartment clearance, renovation and handover after a death, it can be helpful to hire professional service providers for household clearances and clearing out. These experts can support you at every step of the process and help you complete the task stress-free.
We hope that these tips will help you to appropriately plan and carry out the liquidation, renovation and handover after a death. If you have any questions or are interested in our household clearance and clearance services, we will be happy to help you. Stay tuned to our blog for more useful information and advice!