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Supporting your efforts in achieving educational goals is important to us, and we’d like to hear from you regarding how we can best serve you.

Moving In
Moving Out
(Printable document "Moving Out of Your Apartment")

We believe in open communication and service at University Apartments as we strive to meet your needs. The staff is dedicated and committed to providing a comfortable, clean living environment with convenient and well-maintained facilities. University Apartments Residence Life staff has developed an array of learning opportunities targeted at expanding your knowledge of life in today’s global world.  

At University Apartments, you will find a community that includes people from across the United States and over 100 nations. Take advantage of the community events, activities, resources and programs to enhance your living experience at Michigan State University. 

University Apartments complexes are designed to support your academic goals and to enhance your living experience. We believe that this begins with mutual respect for all University Apartment residents. University Apartments is a unique mixture of people from various national origins, religious beliefs and political persuasions. The learning experience at Michigan State University extends from the classrooms and laboratories to the home setting, where the opportunity exists to continually gain insight and share knowledge with each other.

Let's work together to make life here in University Apartments an enjoyable, rewarding experience for everyone.

On behalf of everyone at University Apartments, I wish you a warm welcome and an enjoyable experience.

Sincerely,

Karen A. Corley
Associate Director of Housing

MOVING IN

Moving into University Apartments is pretty easy to do. We don’t require security deposits; all the utilities are ready to go upon arrival. 

Please remember that you are signing a legal document when you sign your lease.

Rental Insurance

Residents are advised to protect themselves against possible loss by securing an appropriate personal liability and property insurance policy. University insurance does not cover loss or destruction of residents’ personal property, nor does it cover the loss of University property due to residents’ negligence.  The University or its insurance carrier will assess full restitution costs from the resident for such acts.

MOVING OUT

FAMILY, FACULTY & STAFF OR SINGLE-STUDENT APARTMENT RESIDENTS VACANCY AND MOVE-OUT PROCES

Print this handy Move-Out document to help you check out of your apartment!

There are a few more things you’ll have to take care of to have a smooth move-out process.  Complete policy information on vacancy/termination and damages can be found under UA Resources.

Experience tells us that moving is a stressful time. Avoid unnecessary charges by thoroughly cleaning your apartment before leaving. Please contact us directly if you have any questions about the following information.  We’d be happy to do a pre-check or walk-through with you!

Residents may terminate their lease for any reason at any time by submitting a 45-day written notice of intent to vacate. Rent will be charged a minimum of 45 days from the date the written vacate notice is received by the University Assignments Office. Vacate notices are available at the University Assignments Office or you may print one off from online. Residents who vacate prior to living with us a minimum of 4 months are subject to a $150.00 early termination fee.

Upon either expiration or termination of their lease, residents must return all keys and yield possession of their apartment to University Apartments by 11:59 p.m. Residents who fail to return all keys and yield possessions of their apartment by their expiration/termination date will be deemed trespassers and will be charged liquidated damages of $50.00 per day, for each day possession is withheld. Rental charges will not cease until all keys are returned, and the resident has properly checked out of the apartment. Upon termination the premises should be returned clean, in good order, and satisfactory condition, less normal wear and tear.

Residents vacating between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday should return all keys to University Apartments Office. All keys should be sealed in a Key Return Envelope and all requested information completed including name apartment address, and forwarding address. During all other hours, keys may be returned by bringing them to the University Apartments Maintenance Office, or by sealing them in a Key Return Envelope and dropping them in the “After-Hours Key Return Box”, located outside the entrance to the Maintenance Office.

Residents may voluntarily arrange an apartment inspection by a University Apartments Maintenance Supervisor. Inspections generally occur during normal business hours. It is the resident’s responsibility to call University Apartments Maintenance Office to arrange such an appointment at least one week in advance of their vacancy date; they must be present during the inspection. All keys must be returned to the Maintenance Supervisor at the completion of the inspection. After the apartment inspection is completed, residents may obtain a copy of their “Termination of Residence” from University Apartments Office and take it to 140 Administration Building to obtain any refunds of prepaid rental charges owed to them. A copy of the “Termination of Residence” form will be mailed to the forwarding address of all residents, who do not request a copy at the time of inspection

Apartment Transfers

You may apply for a transfer to another available apartment, with the approval of University Apartments. Applications are available in the University Assignments Office. If you have further questions, contact the University Assignments Office (353-9550) the University Apartments Maintenance Office (353-9557), or the University Apartments Residence Life Office (353-9499).

Apartment Checklist for Moving Out

Furnishings

• Empty all furnishings of personal items.
• Clean tops and insides of all desks, dressers, counter tops and other furniture with an all-purpose cleaner, following manufacturer’s instructions.

Storage Areas

• Empty all cupboards, drawers and closets.
• Clean inside and outside of storage areas with an all-purpose cleaner, following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Empty Faculty storage & cages

Stove

• Remove and clean oven racks and top burner pans.
• Wear rubber gloves and eye protection. Make sure you have proper ventilation.
• Use oven cleaner, such as Dow Oven Cleaner, following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Dry inside and out

Refrigerator

• Do not turn the refrigerator off or unplug it.
• Clean inside and out, including racks and shelves, with a mild household cleaner, following manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use abrasives.
• Dry inside and out.

Wood Kitchen Cabinets

• Remove all adhesive paper and stickers.
• Clean inside and out with a mild cleaner, following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Dry thoroughly.

Bathroom

• Clean tub, sink and surrounding areas with a bathroom cleaner such as Dow bathroom tub and tile cleaner, following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Remove mildew with bleach-diluted water.
• Clean toilet bowl with a toilet brush and toilet bowl cleaner, following manufacturer’s instructions.

Windows

• Brush off screens; leave screens in windows.
• Clean windows with a glass cleaner, following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Leave all windows closed.

Walls and Doors

• Check all walls and doors for marks, fingerprints and tape.
• Remove all wallpaper, adhesive paper, tape and stickers. We will charge for any we have to remove.
• Clean walls and doors with an all-purpose cleaner, following manufacturer’s instructions.

Permanent Carpeting

• Vacuum all carpeting.
• Spot-clean spills using carpet spot remover made for this purpose, following manufacturer’s instructions.
• If the carpet needs a complete cleaning, please contact the University Apartments Maintenance Office (355-9557) Monday–Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, excluding holidays, for an appointment. 

Floors

• Remove any carpet you have installed. Remove carpet tape. 
• Completely sweep floors.
• Completely mop with an all-purpose cleaner, following manufacturer’s instructions.  DO NOT wax floors.

Housekeeping and Security Measures

• Check stairwell areas for personal items.
• Check entire apartment for personal items.
• If you remember something that you left behind, contact University Apartments immediately.  After 30 days, the University may, without notice, dispose of personal property that has been left behind by tenants.
• Put all trash from inside and outside the apartment in the trash bin. We will charge you for University personnel picking up your trash.
• Remove name from mailbox.
• Close and latch all windows.
• Turn off all lights.
• Lock entry door.
• Turn keys into University Apartments.

Other things you should do before you leave

• Fill out a Change-of-Address card at the East Lansing Post Office or the University Assignments Office.
• Notify appropriate companies such as magazine and newspaper publishers and the cable TV service, that you are leaving .  Give them your new address if necessary.

Repairs and Replacements Costs to Tenants
If Apartments are left in poor condition, charges for the following items may be assessed.

University Apartments Management reserves the right to change repair and replacement costs without notice.