FAQ

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Residents are required to maintain a Renters Insurance Policy while residing in the residence. $300,000 Liability in addition to amount set for personal property. Typically $10,000 - $15,000. Please check with your Auto Insurance carrier to add on to that policy or ask us for a recommendation for additional carrier. 

If you are a smoker you must smoke 20 feet from all entrances and must dispose of your cigarettes properly.

Smoke permeates and damages ceilings, carpets, walls, and floor coverings. You will be held liable for any smoke-related damage within the rental.

Tenant  Duty  Checklist Vacating  and  Cleaning  Instructions

For  your  convenience  we  have  prepared  a  checklist  of  items  you  will  need  to  complete  prior  to  moving  day.  Remember,  all  expenses  related  to  us  returning  your  home  to  rent-­ready  condition,  as  recorded  in  your  Move-­in  Condition  Report,  will  be  billed  at  your  expense  and  deducted  from  your  security  deposit.   For  this  reason,  it  is  extremely  important  that  you  allow  ample  time  to  perform  every  item  on  this  checklist.   Also  enclosed  is  an  Itemized  List  of  Common  Deposit  Deductions  for  your  reference.   After  you  complete  the  checklist  completely,  your  Disposition  of  Deposit  and  refund  will  be  returned  to  you  within  30  

days.   Before  moving,  please  remember  to  leave  your  forwarding  address  on  the  enclosed  Forwarding  Address  Form.  

Kitchen

• Walls:  Wipe  down  all  wall  surfaces  and  doors,  remove  all  nails  and  fill  holes  with  spackling.  

Remove  excess  spackling  to  create  smooth  surface.

• Trim  &  Misc:  Dust  and  wipe  down  all  trim,  heaters,  vents,  switch  covers, and  door  knobs.

• Light  Fixtures:  Wash  all  light  fixtures  and  replace  burnt  out  light  bulbs.

• Windows:  Clean  all  windows,  including  tracks  and  window  sills.

• Blinds:  Dust  and  wipe  down  all  blinds.  Replace  any  broken  blinds.

• Cabinets:  Empty  all  cabinets  and  drawers,  vacuum  if  needed,  and  thoroughly  wash  inside  and  out.

• Refrigerator/Freezer:  Empty  contents.  Remove  all  shelves  and  drawers  and  completely  

wash.   Wash  down  all  surfaces  inside  and  outside  of  refrigerator.   Return  shelves  and  drawers  to  proper  positions.

• Oven/Stove:  Oven:  Clean  racks  and  inside  of  oven  to  completely  remove  all  stains.   Stove:  Wash  down  all  surfaces  of  stove  and  stove  top,  including  the  sides,  knobs,  door,  and  drawer.  Replace  drip  pans.  Clean  exhaust  hood,  fan,  and  filter.

• Dishwasher:  Run  empty  dishwasher  with  dishwasher  liquid.  Thoroughly  wipe  down  inside  and  out,  including  the  door  seal.

• Microwave:  Wash  down  inside  and  outside  of  microwave.

• Sink/Fixtures:  Clean  sink,  drains  and  faucets.  

• Countertops:  Clean  all  countertops  and  backsplash,  including  edges  and  corners.

• Floors:  Sweep,  mop,  and  wipe  down  all  floor  surfaces,  including  underneath  refrigerator  and  

stove.

Living  Room/Dining  Room/Office/Recreation  Room

• Walls:  Wipe  down  all  wall  surfaces  and  doors  to  remove  smudges.  Remove  all  nails  and  fill  holes  with  spackling.  Remove  excess  spackling  to  create  smooth  surface.

• Trim  &  Misc:  Dust  and  wipe  down  all  trim,  heaters,  vents,  switch  covers,  and  door  knobs.

• Light  Fixtures:  Wash  all  light  fixtures  and  replace  burnt  out  light  bulbs.

• Windows:  Clean  all  windows,  including  tracks  and  window  sills.

• Blinds:  Dust  and  wipe  down  all  blinds.  Replace  any  broken  blinds.

• Shelves:  Wipe  down  all  shelf  surfaces.

• Stove/Fireplace:  Clean  inside  and  out.

• Floors:  Sweep,  mop  and  wipe  down  hard  floor  surfaces.  Vacuum  all  carpet  surfaces.