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Valencia Apartments Move Out
Information
(805) 543-1450
Dear
Valencia Resident,
The Following is our apartments
cleaning checklist; if followed it will help you get the maximum amount of
your security deposit back. Remember, per the lease, your apartment is to be
left in the same condition as you received it. In the event you decide not to
clean, or just don't do a good job that work must be contracted out by
Valencia and done in a short time when cleaning and janitorial services are
very busy. CLEANING COSTS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. An apartment that has not been
kept clean, particularly kitchens and bathrooms, can take 15-20 hours to
clean, billed @ $20.00/hour, that's $300 to $400 dollars! Additionally, if
you list Valencia as a rental reference, your prospective landlord is likely
to ask how much of your security deposit you received back and/or how the
apartment was left. I will very appreciate your efforts and look forward to
refunding all, or as much as possible, of your security deposit back.
KITCHEN
1.
Clean stove and oven thoroughly using a product intended for
this purpose, clean under burners, controls and broiler. Also clean stove
hood, removing all grease inside and out, and filter.
2.
Clean refrigerator including shelves, drawers, and exterior.
3.
Clean cupboards, under sink, drawers, doors, and counter
tops.
4.
Clean microwave with soap and water.
5.
Wash walls and clean grease from wall above and behind stove.
6.
Sweep and mop floor. Be sure to clean behind and under the
refrigerator. Clean floor closely around stove and as far behind as you can
reach. DO NOT MOVE THE STOVE. You will not be charged for cleaning
directly behind or under the stove. Re-light all pilot lights. Be sure all
burners burn clean and are free of cleaner residue.
7.
Do not remove light fixture glass for cleaning, you will not
be charged for this.
BATHROOMS
1.
Clean and scrub shower and sinks, including grout joints,
chrome fixtures, doors and tracks using products intended for these purposes.
You will need to use a 'Tilex'-type product (generics are the same and
cheaper) to get the shower clean. Grout and tile may be discolored by age but
this type of product will remove grime and mildew, do not confuse age or wear
with cleanliness. If our cleaning service can improve substantially on your
work you will be charged.
2.
Clean exhaust fan, walls, and towel racks.
3.
Clean toilet thoroughly, including base, bowl, tank and
seat.
4.
Clean medicine cabinet and mirror.
5.
Sweep and mop floor, pay particular attention to area around
and behind toilet.
LIVING ROOM
1.
Clean heater register (grate). Carefully dust spider webs
from ceiling and walls. Dusters on extendable poles are available in the Rec.
2.
Clean wall, switch plates and banister removing all dirt and
handprints. Valencia does not charge for reasonable number of regular
picture nail, pushpin, or thumbtack holes resulting from the hanging of wall
decor. Improperly patching or painting other holes can result in additional
expenses of touch up painting.
3.
Dust mini/vertical blinds and then clean carefully with a
wet rag or sponge.
4.
Vacuum/dust all furniture, be sure to clean under sofa
cushions.
5.
Clean front door inside and out. Don’t use abrasive products.
6.
Clean windowsills, window tracks and inside glass only. DO
NOT REMOVE WINDOWS OR SCREENS. You will not be charged for cleaning that
requires the removal of windows or screens.
7.
Steam clean carpets. This needs to be done professionally.
Home products and rental equipment do not produce comparable results. If you
choose not to have this done Valencia will contract the work out and charge
you our cost of $105 per apartment ($35.00/person). This is typically less
expensive than having a service out to clean a single apartment. We actually
prefer our contractor does the work. If you do hire a carpet cleaner on your
own, please turn in a copy of the receipt at check out time.
BEDROOM
Same as the living room.
CHECKING OUT
Check out in the Front Office
if you are leaving during office hours. After office hours check out in the
Rec. Center. After turning in your keys fill out an "Itemized
Disposition of Security Deposit" form. Note any damages or cleaning
deficiencies that you feel are not your responsibility on the form. This
form, along with a check for the balance of your security deposit, will be
sent to the address you give on the form within 21 days. Those tenants that
are returning to Valencia next year, your deposit will be 'rolled over' to
your next lease.
Any overstays not previously
approved will incur a $150 per day, per person, charge and can effect your
rental reference.
CHECK OUT INSPECTIONS
Apartments will be inspected as
soon as possible in the order they are vacated. The inspector will use the
Check-in Check List you filled out during move-in to compare your apartments
move-out condition and assess any charges. If there are specific damages or
cleaning deficiencies you would like to discuss, you can request an available
appointment time. Please come to the Front Office to make an appointment.
Appointments will be available from 8:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Fridays. Due to
our workload we cannot guarantee any specific time and the law does not
require you be present at the time of inspection.
CONTINUING ROOMMATES
Some of you will have roommates
that will be staying through the summer and possibly next year. In this case,
you must still clean the apartment as if you all were moving out, but the
staying roommate's room will not be checked. When a roommate is staying, we
suggest that you do make an inspection appointment so that you all can be
there during the inspection.
FORWARDING MAIL
Please put in a change of
address order with the post office as soon as you know the date you are
leaving and make it effective that date. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU LEAVE, YOU
WILL MISS MAIL THAT WILL BE SENT BACK UNTIL THE CHANGE OF ADDRESS ORDER TAKES
EFFECT. The Change of Address forms are available in the Front Office, Rec.
Center, and at the Post Office.
THANK YOU
Thank you for staying with
Valencia Apartments this year. If you have any questions please stop by the
office or call 543-1450.
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