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Village Green Closing Instructions
Print out your own Closing Checklist to use
The following procedures must be followed before you leave at the end of this term. Any questions should be directed to the Housing & Residence Life office at x2092.
WHEN DO I NEED TO CHECKOUT?
All students, except those who are graduating, assisting with graduation (singers, marshals, ushers, etc.), working for the university, or staying for May X, are encouraged to be out of the residence halls within 24 hours after their last exam. Campus Housing will close at 5pm on May 10th.
If you fail to follow these instructions and do not check out properly, you will be fined a minimum of $75. If you have not checked out by the above deadline, you will be assessed a maximum of $310 ($200 - Late check out, $75 - Improper check out, $35 per key - Lock Change) in addition to assessments for room damages.
HOW DO I CHECKOUT?
All residents must checkout at the following location:
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Location |
| Thur, April 30 - Fri, May 8 |
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
NV J RA office |
| Thur, May 7 CLOSED |
5:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
NV J RA office |
| Sat, May 9 |
9 a.m. to 6pm
10:30 p.m. to midnight |
NV J RA office |
| Sun, May 10 |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
NV J RA office |
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1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
RA's Apartment (The Shack) |
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Residents have two options for checking out:
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Express Checkout |
Regular Checkout |
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| Express check-out occurs any time the NV J RA office is open (see hours above). |
Regular check-out occurs any time the NV J RA office is open (see hours above). |
| Remove all belongings from your bedroom and throughout the house. Return all furnishings to their original location.
Thoroughly clean your bedroom and assist in cleaning the common area. Please understand that there is a minimum cleaning charge of $50 per resident for failing to leave the house clean. (See the enclosed cleaning tips.)
Lock your door and return the key to the NV J RA office during the times and days listed above. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR KEYS IN THE HOUSE OR WITH A FRIEND. You must sign your room inventory card (RIC).
NOTE: You will be held accountable for the room you are assigned and stated on your Room Inventory Card and any damages found. After your departure, a staff member will inspect your room. Damages, improper checkout fees, or community damages will be charged to your student account. |
Remove all belongings from your bedroom and throughout the house. Return all furnishings to their original location.
Thoroughly clean your bedroom and assist in cleaning the common area. Please understand that there is a minimum cleaning charge of $50 per resident for failing to leave the house clean. (See the enclosed cleaning tips.).
When you are ready to leave, lock your door and bring your key to the NV J RA office. Ask an RA to accompany you back to your room and discuss any damages that may have occurred during the year. You must sign your room inventory card (RIC).
NOTE: All residents will be held responsible for common area damages within a house unless the person(s) responsible identifies themselves at the time of checkout. If there is damage to the exterior of buildings, laundry rooms or other common areas, (to include excessive trash left on landings or grounds) all residents of that house will be subject to a community damage assessment of no less than $15. If the person(s) responsible for any damage(s) in the public areas identifies themselves at checkout, they alone will be assessed. Damages, improper checkout fees, or community damages will be charged to your student account. |
WHERE CAN I STORE ALL OF MY STUFF?
Storage areas are not available on campus. Perhaps you can find a friend living off-campus that would be willing to store your items over the summer. If not, I suggest checking into a local storage facility with some friends. Check the Paladin for ads regarding storage, Furman Telephone Directory, or the Yellow Pages. Be sure to mention you are a Furman student since some may offer a discount. Some facilities will even offer partial month storage for those students that need a place to store their items between spring closing and Summer Session I. This is also a good time to make plans with other residents who may want to share a facility to cut costs. Please refer to the following link for more information on storage - http://www.furman.edu/housing/storage.htm
All personal items must be removed when you vacate your house. There will be no exceptions. Any furniture or personal items left behind will be removed and disposed of at the owner's expense. Housing & Residence Life cannot assume responsibility for any items left in Village Green Housing. Be sure to check the house thoroughly and remove all personal belongings before checking out. Do not assume that one of your roommates will store your forgotten belongings for you.
ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR CAR HERE?
Park your vehicle behind McAlister Auditorium in a parking space which is not reserved. This is the area where public safety officers and staff park. Please provide Public Safety with your name, cell telephone number or other summer contact telephone number, and a description of the vehicle (make, model, color, license). When you return to campus to remove your car, please inform public safety dispatch (294-2111).
WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THIS TRASH?!
Place all trash inside the dumpsters provided. PLEASE do not pile trash outside a full dumpster or where a dumpster may have been removed temporarily to empty. If a dumpster is full, please find a dumpster that still has room. Large 30-yard dumpsters will be placed throughout North Village for those items that cannot fit into the smaller dumpsters. Continue to place your everyday trash in the smaller dumpsters that are tipped daily. Please reserve the large dumpsters for big items or that extra trash that has been collected over the school year.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO FOR MY HOUSE TO BE CONSIDERED CLEAN?
All houses are inspected and all decisions final. Failure to follow through with vacating cleaning procedures may result in partial forfeiture of the housing deposit. When cleaning your house, follow the directions and precautions on the cleaning products used. Be sure to follow the checklist below before vacating your house to avoid any assessments:
Print out your own Closing Checklist to use
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Remove all personally owned furnishings and belongings from your house. The University reserves the right to dispose of these items without further notice. You are charged for the removal of anything you leave behind.
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Remove all trash and garbage from the house.
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Remove any adhesive products from any surfaces within the house, as well as the front door and windows.
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Mirrors installed by residents on doors or walls must be removed.
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Refrigerators must be cleaned thoroughly inside and out.
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Clean your stove (also under the burners) and oven removing all grease/oil buildup. (When using oven cleaner, be sure to provide proper ventilation, protect your skin and eyes and lay paper or cardboard under the oven door to protect the floor.)
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Kitchen, bathroom countertops, and cabinets (inside and out) must be thoroughly cleaned with an all-purpose cleaner.
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Tub/shower units must be washed removing all soap scum buildup. (Tilex soap scum remover or similar products are suggested. Do not use abrasive cleansers on acrylic surfaces.)
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Toilets and sinks should be cleaned thoroughly.
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Mini-blinds must be dusted.
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Windows must be closed and locked.
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All temporary fixtures must be removed (i.e. shelf lining, borders, T-pins or other picture holders, etc.).
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All walls, ceilings, trim and furnishings should be free of dust and dirt.
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All tile floors should be swept and mopped.
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All carpeted areas should be vacuumed and stains removed.
Housing Charges:
Charges for non-compliance with the vacating standards are listed below:
Cleaning Charges
| Refrigerator |
$20.00 per house |
| Stove (burners and exterior) |
$20.00 per house |
| Oven (interior) |
$20.00 per house |
| Bathroom |
$30.00 per bathroom |
| Kitchen Cabinets |
$20.00 per house |
| Trash Removal |
$20.00 per room |
| Furniture Removal |
$20.00 per item |
| Floors |
$20.00 per room |
| Mini-blinds |
$10.00 per window |
| Walls, ceilings, doors, and trim |
$20.00 per room |
| Carpet |
$20.00 per room |
The cost for excessive cleaning will be charged according to material cost and hourly rates.
Damage Repair Charges
| Closet or bathroom doors replaced |
$125.00 per door |
| Door knob hole in wall |
$75.00 and up |
| Excessive holes and/or small hole repair in walls |
$50.00 and up |
| Doors reinstalled (left down in house) |
$25.00 |
| Mirror removal and/or repair to wall or door |
$75.00 |
| Mini-blind replacement |
$15.00 |
| Smoke detectors |
$125.00 (intelligent hard-wire) |
| Fire extinguishers replaced |
$20.00 to $30.00 per house |
| Window sash replacement |
$115.00 |
| Cracked door frame |
$75.00 and up |
| Towel rod replacement |
$10.00 |
| Shower rod replacement |
$20.00 |
| Repaint Bedroom |
$150.00 |
Cause for replacement of appliances, carpet, fixtures, furnishings, windows, screens or other large items will result in an assessment of the actual replacement cost.
*Maintenance repairs above the normal wear and tear to the house and/or furniture will be assessed as additional charges. |
