For non-returning students:

Do not attempt to fix anything that you have broken i.e. windows, railings, doors etc. 

Remember how your apartment looked when you moved in.  That is what it should look like when you move out.  To avoid cleaning charges you need to clean as outlined on the Move-Out Check List. 

Return ALL keys, including the rubber key bands provided, to FeinSum Housing with your name and property address attached to them .  You will be charged for any keys not returned.  FeinSum Housing will not be responsible for any keys left behind in the residence.  Keys must be returned to the office, during normal business hours, in order for you to receive credit for them.

Do not remove any telephone jacks or cable wires, even if you installed these yourself.  Once these are installed they become a fixture of the property and cannot be removed

Remove all garbage from the house and put in garbage bags in designated area.  Clean your refrigerator, cupboards, cabinets and closets completely. 

If you brought your own furniture; and you are not returning to this residence next fall, you must take everything home with you or arrange to have it hauled away.  We do not pay for removal of unwanted furniture.

If you removed anything from your room please return it to where it belongs.  Please remember that any damages existing before you moved in should have been listed on your move-in and submitted at that time. 

It takes close to four weeks to get all the security deposit returned.  If you do not get a notice within this time, please call FeinSum.  Please note that just because your deposit is rolled over; it does not mean that you won’t be charged for any damages or monies owed from the year.  If it is found that you have substantial monies due against the security deposit from this year; you may have to put another deposit down for next year. 

Do not patch holes in walls or paint.

Please do not take anything that does not belong to you.

Lift, do not drag, anything across the floors.  Any previous damage to the floors should have been submitted at move in.

Thank you for all your time in making sure your apartment is nice for the next students.

Cleaning Procedures and Possible Charges

This list is not exhaustive and is only to give you an approximate idea of possible costs. 

Cleaning Costs:  Cleaning is charged at one hour increments.  There is a minimum of one hour charged for any room requiring cleaning.  Cleaning is charged at the current cleaning rate charged by the cleaning service.

Stove & Range Hood --Clean the oven with a commercial oven cleaner.  Be sure to clean under the burners, top of the stove and remove the filter from the range hood and clean it in hot, soapy water.  Approximately $65.00 to clean and $288 (electric) and $298 (gas) to replace. 

Refrigerator/Freezer – Clean inside and outside, defrost the freezer and move the refrigerator and wash the floor beneath it.  Leave refrigerator on with an open box of baking soda inside.  Do not use anything sharp to remove ice build up.  This can result in punctured line and you will be charged for damages.  If a replacement part cannot be purchased, for the appliance, a new appliance must be purchased.  Approximately $388.00 to replace.

Dishwasher – Clean with an all purpose cleaner.  Approximately $300.00 to replace for misuse.

Sink/counter – Clean with an all purpose cleaner.

Disposal – Be sure disposal is free from all food particles.  Approximately $65.00 to replace for misuse.

Cabinets – Wipe the shelves and remove any shelf paper.  Clean exterior door with a grease cutter  to get rid of grease. 

Vinyl/Tile Floors – Use a floor cleaner and apply a thin coat of wax.  If it is a no-wax floor, then just clean with a cleaner. Not sure?  Call our office.  

Bathroom/Powder Room – Clean all fixtures, mirrors, countertops, sinks, tubs, toilets, cabinets, etc.  Do not use abrasive cleaners on showers or tubs! 

Blinds – Dust or wash. Approximately $40.00 to replace

Doors – Clean with an all purpose cleaner.  The cost to replace/fix a damaged or broken door may range in cost.  An average (if modern door) $350.00 to replace but cost of door will be based on replacement of like kind.  For example:  If the door is an antique then an antique door (identical to the original) must be found to replace the damaged door.  The cost of each door may differ in price.

Walls – You will be charged time and material for any holes in the walls.  Clean with all purpose cleaner and clean switch plates and outlet covers. 

Hardwood Floors, Baseboard, Moldings and Steps - Vacuum.  Clean with wood floor cleaner (such as Murpheys Wood Soap) as directed.  Checkered or tile floors must be cleaned with cold water.  Wipe down baseboards, moldings, steps, banisters and spindles. Approximately $100-200 (or more if larger) per room for refinishing abused or scratched floors.

Windows - Wash the insides of all the windows.  Broken windows are charged at approximately $90.00 per window pane.

Carpet – You are required to have the carpets professionally shampooed as your last step of move-out.  This must be done professionally.  You may not use a rental or personal home shampooer.  A receipt must be provided upon move-out and it must meet our standards in order to avoid being charged.  Carpets will be replaced if any burns, non-removable stains or damage has been done to them.  Your charge will be based on removal and disposal of old carpet and the cost of installing and purchasing like quality carpet.  

Bulbs – All light bulbs need to be in working order.  Appropriate light bulbs must be used.  $5.00 per light bulb plus cost of light bulb.

Trash/Furniture/Personal Belongings – Everything needs to be removed from the apartment/house including basements and attics..  

Storage Areas – Remove all belonging and sweep clean.

Washer and dryer – Wipe clean with all purpose cleaner and clean under appliance.

Basement – Sweep/vacuum/clean and remove any rubbish.  Wash steps.

Ceiling Fans and Lights – Remove glass and clean.  Clean blades with all purpose cleaner.  Cost will depend solely on the price of a like kind and quality light plus cost of installation.