Step-by-step
A practical plan for the job.
- 1
Keep authorization with the property representative
The landlord or authorized representative must determine when possession, notice and any storage duties are complete and confirm which property may be removed. JunkPDX does not classify an item as abandoned or decide whether it can be discarded.
- 2
Document the starting scope
Photograph each room before work, then mark fixtures, keys, appliances or other property-owned items that remain. Include the garage, patio, balcony, storage cage, yard and assigned common-area items. For multiple units, use a numbered list so access, contents and completion are not mixed together.
- 3
Coordinate access with the turnover team
Provide keys, parking instructions, building rules and an authorized contact. Work backward from cleaning, repair or re-rental deadlines and avoid placing every vendor in the unit at once. The crew should have a clear way to request approval if onsite contents differ from the documented scope.
- 4
Request the completion record in advance
Ask for before-and-after or completion photos before service when the property file needs them, and specify useful invoice references. After loading, the authorized contact should check every listed area. A practical sweep can follow removal, while detailed cleaning, repairs and regulated remediation remain separate.