Discovering Mexico

Helpful Hint: It is recommended that, roughly one month prior to the expatriate’s departure, the property should be checked with the presence of the expatriate and the company’s representative to have an idea of what will be expected when final check is made together with the landlord. This way you have time to fix any changes before the final walkthrough. The monthly rent, utilities, and all property-related expenses must be paid until all repairs are finished and the effective return of the property. If the property is being returned by a company representative, it is advisable to make an inspection with this person right after moving out. A representative should hold a power of attorney, made exclusively for returning the property. Without this document, your presence might be requested by the landlord to terminate the contract.

Other departure items may include: + Coordination of rental furniture pick up + Deposit returns from landlord and utility companies + Accompanied final move-out walkthrough of rental property + Advice on sale of car, major appliances, etc.

Cancelling Utilities and Services Having utilities and services installed is easier than cancelling them. Most companies do not allow a person other than the one who signed for the service to request the service be terminated. + Utilities such as telephone, cable, and internet can be cancelled over the phone , but make sure you have the account holder’s account number to request cancellation. Whenever applicable, organize the return of equipment before you leave the country + Bank accounts should be closed after you are removed from local payroll. Make sure to cancel all bills addressed directly to the bank and stop any automatic payments + Cancel all subscriptions you will no longer need and change addresses for the ones you want to keep + Cancel club or gym memberships + Taxes and payroll: make sure your employer has all the necessary documents to finalize your process. Remember to file a final income tax report so you are no longer legally bound to pay further taxes

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