MOVING OUT / END OF LEASE INFORMATION
Source: University Hill Realty LTD
Date: March 22nd 2010
Your lease with University Hill Realty is ending soon. Every year at this time, we send out reminders about cleaning your apartment or house before moving out.
REMOVE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND TRASH OFF THE PROPERTY to avoid potentially high contractor costs to be subtracted from your security deposit. Cleaning and property removal charges tend to be the greatest deduction from the security deposit. Cleaning company rates are approximately $20.00 per hour, per person. Plan ahead and put out unwanted belongings during normal trash pick up over the last few weeks of your lease. We strongly urge you to clean your apartment or house very well as outlined below.
We urge you to attend to each of the following items:
Cleaning
1. Wash dirt and grease off walls, trim, doors, light fixtures, switch plates, etc. throughout your unit.
2. Dust and wipe down baseboards, and remove cobwebs.
3. Clean interior windows, including window sills.
4. Vacuum and shampoo carpets, damp mop hardwood floors, and wash and wax linoleum floors. Furnish the office with a dated receipt for shampooing carpets when you surrender the keys.
5. Clean bathroom(s) completely; scrub sink, toilet, tub, floors, and walls.
6. Clean the stove and refrigerator, leaving no grease or food on or behind/under the appliances.
7. Wash inside and outside of kitchen cabinets and shelves.
8. Clean washer and dryer if applicable.
Repairs and Maintenance
1. Remove all nails, tape, hooks, window hardware etc. Patch, sand, prime and paint if holes or marks were created.
2. Repaint any walls and trim that were painted with colors other than bone white. Typical repainting charges run $300-$400 per room. We will supply free bone white paint. Use flat on ceilings only (not including kitchen and bathroom(s) and use semi-gloss bone white on all other areas.
3. Repair or replace all broken windows and torn screens.
4. Clear all clogged rains. Licensed plumbers charge $80.00 minimum for clogged drains.
5. Leave all light bulbs in working order.
6. Exterminate any insect or rodent infestations.
7. If you had pets, repair any pet damage and professionally exterminate premises for fleas.
Moving Out
1. Remove all belongings and trash from the entire apartment including the attic and basement. Go to Syracuse Guide to Key City Services.pdf to be sure you comply with all City ordinances. Also visit www.OCRRA.org for additional recycling information.
2. You may sell or give items away on www.craigslist.org , Givetoothers.com or by contacting the Rescue Mission at www.rmsyr.org or Salvation Army at www.sasyr.org .
3. If you need large trash removal, please arrange with either the City of Syracuse (448-CITY) or a private hauler of your choice.
4. Pay all unpaid late charges, rents, water usage, etc.
You must vacate your unit by noon on the last day of the lease. On or before lease expiration, you must come to the office and surrender ALL of your keys. At that time, you will fill out a form indicating you have returned your keys, and leave the name and good forwarding address of one person for the security deposit return. Failure to comply will result in a holdover charge and/or a delay in the return of your security deposit check.
If there are any questions please contact us at www.universityhill.com or by phone at 315-422-0709.
REMOVE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND TRASH OFF THE PROPERTY to avoid potentially high contractor costs to be subtracted from your security deposit. Cleaning and property removal charges tend to be the greatest deduction from the security deposit. Cleaning company rates are approximately $20.00 per hour, per person. Plan ahead and put out unwanted belongings during normal trash pick up over the last few weeks of your lease. We strongly urge you to clean your apartment or house very well as outlined below.
We urge you to attend to each of the following items:
Cleaning
1. Wash dirt and grease off walls, trim, doors, light fixtures, switch plates, etc. throughout your unit.
2. Dust and wipe down baseboards, and remove cobwebs.
3. Clean interior windows, including window sills.
4. Vacuum and shampoo carpets, damp mop hardwood floors, and wash and wax linoleum floors. Furnish the office with a dated receipt for shampooing carpets when you surrender the keys.
5. Clean bathroom(s) completely; scrub sink, toilet, tub, floors, and walls.
6. Clean the stove and refrigerator, leaving no grease or food on or behind/under the appliances.
7. Wash inside and outside of kitchen cabinets and shelves.
8. Clean washer and dryer if applicable.
Repairs and Maintenance
1. Remove all nails, tape, hooks, window hardware etc. Patch, sand, prime and paint if holes or marks were created.
2. Repaint any walls and trim that were painted with colors other than bone white. Typical repainting charges run $300-$400 per room. We will supply free bone white paint. Use flat on ceilings only (not including kitchen and bathroom(s) and use semi-gloss bone white on all other areas.
3. Repair or replace all broken windows and torn screens.
4. Clear all clogged rains. Licensed plumbers charge $80.00 minimum for clogged drains.
5. Leave all light bulbs in working order.
6. Exterminate any insect or rodent infestations.
7. If you had pets, repair any pet damage and professionally exterminate premises for fleas.
Moving Out
1. Remove all belongings and trash from the entire apartment including the attic and basement. Go to Syracuse Guide to Key City Services.pdf to be sure you comply with all City ordinances. Also visit www.OCRRA.org for additional recycling information.
2. You may sell or give items away on www.craigslist.org , Givetoothers.com or by contacting the Rescue Mission at www.rmsyr.org or Salvation Army at www.sasyr.org .
3. If you need large trash removal, please arrange with either the City of Syracuse (448-CITY) or a private hauler of your choice.
4. Pay all unpaid late charges, rents, water usage, etc.
You must vacate your unit by noon on the last day of the lease. On or before lease expiration, you must come to the office and surrender ALL of your keys. At that time, you will fill out a form indicating you have returned your keys, and leave the name and good forwarding address of one person for the security deposit return. Failure to comply will result in a holdover charge and/or a delay in the return of your security deposit check.
If there are any questions please contact us at www.universityhill.com or by phone at 315-422-0709.