CRESTLAND BUILDING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 32 TENTH AVE SO, SUITE 109 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT HOPKINS, MN 55343 (952) 935-0359 FAX (952) 935-9612 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INTENT TO VACATE Resident Name(s): Property Name and Unit #: We have received your notice informing us of your intent to vacate your apartment. Please read all the information in this packet and sign and return the last page to us as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that check-out time is 12:00 Noon on the last day of the month!!!!! We encourage you to plan ahead. Your apartment must be cleared of all personal possessions and any and all cleaning must be done by that time. The most common reason for withholding a portion of a former residents' Performance Deposit is lack of cleaning. To ensure a proper and complete refund of your Performance Deposit, we have compiled a list of items that must be cleaned and also some hints and suggestions for doing them. When you vacate your apartment, an inspection will be done to determine what cleaning and/or damage charges (if any) will be charged against your Performance Deposit. These charges will be based on the attached replacement and labor price list. These rate are approximate and could be more or less that the listed rate depending on the situation. These suggestions will help you ensure a full refund of your Performance Deposit: WALLS All walls must be cleaned and ready to paint. A mild general purpose cleaning solution will remove ordinary dirt and grease marks. DO NOT fill nail holes in the walls. This will be taken care of by our painting contractors. FLOORS All floors must be washed and excess wax removed. If not, any labor cost incurred by the property to clean the floors will be charged against your Performance Deposit. Mild floor cleaning solutions will work for ordinary dirt and stains. Use ammonia if you need to strip off old wax and steel wool to remove any dried on stains. All carpeting must be vacuumed and cleaned. If you have occupied your apartment for less than one year, you are responsible for having you carpet professionally cleaned.
DOORS AND WOODWORK Both the inside and outside of all doors should be wiped clean and polished. All woodwork should be wiped down. The tracks on the closet doors should be free of dust and dirt. You can use your vacuum to get the dirt and gravel out of the tracks. KITCHEN CABINETS AND DRAWERS Remove all shelf paper and use a mild cleaning solution to clean all surfaces. Clean both the inside and outside of all cupboards and drawers. REFRIGERATORS Completely clean and wipe out the refrigerator. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFROSTING THE FREEZER. Do not use any sharp objects to remove the ice as you may puncture the freezer box. You will be held responsible for any damage to the refrigerator if it needs repair or replacement due to negligence. Turn the dial to the lowest possible setting. Do not turn the refrigerator completely off, the site manager will take care of this when they do their final inspection. You must pull the refrigerator out from the wall, clean the floor and sides of the unit and remove any food that is lodged in between the counter top and the appliance. Vacuum the coils behind the appliance. There also must be two ice cube trays when you leave. RANGE / OVEN / VENT HOOD The stove and vent hood must be cleaned and all surfaces free from grease. This includes the drip pans, oven racks, broiler pans and vent hood filter. Use a standard oven cleaner and a single edge razor to remove all baked on material from oven walls. Place your oven racks, broiler pan and vent hood filter in a garbage bag, spray them with oven cleaner and let them set overnight. Baked on material will rinse off easily in the morning. Please make sure that there is a broiler pan in your oven before you leave to avoid a charge for a new one. AIR CONDITIONER FILTERS AND COVERS When cleaning the decorative cover, use a mild cleaning solution. If you apartment includes an air conditioner, remove the front cover by grabbing it from the rear, not the front. they break very easily. Rinse the filter thoroughly with warm soapy water. BATHROOM FLOORS AND FIXTURES Rinse and dry all fixtures thoroughly. Clean the tile around the bathtub. To remove hard water stains from the bathroom tile, use a non abrasive cleanser and/or toilet bowl cleaner. DO NOT USE TOILET BOWL CLEANER ON ANY METAL SURFACES, AS IT WILL RUIN THE FINISH. Please make sure that you clean everything out of the bathroom medicine chest and wipe it down along with the sink, toilet, bathtub, etc. WINDOWS The windows must be cleaned on the inside and the sliding tracks wiped out. It is not necessary to clean the outside of your windows if you are on second floor.
ELECTRICAL FIXTURES All chandeliers and light fixtures should be washed and dried. You are responsible for leaving working light bulbs in all of the fixtures. Please replace the chandelier bulbs with similar (clear / frosted) bulbs. All globes should be in the light and clean. Clean all grease marks off of switch plates and outlet covers. HEAT REGISTERS Registers should be wiped clean and vacuumed out. TRASH AND REFUSE Please dispose of any rubbish or unwanted items properly. You must make arrangements with the caretaker to dispose of large items such as furniture. All other trash should be placed in containers and put in the dumpster. Any charges incurred for the disposal of unwanted items will be withheld from your Performance Deposit. STORAGE UNITS (IF APPLICABLE) Remove any and all items from your storage unit. You must sweep it clean and wipe down the shelves. GARAGE STALLS If you have a garage, you are responsible for removing any and all items from the garage and sweeping it out. Use kitty litter to absorb any oil on the floor and sweep it up before you leave. CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT CHARGES The attached list indicates the appropriate charge if an item is left unclean or damaged. This charge will be deducted from your Performance Deposit should it be necessary to clean or replace that item. If the charges exceed your Performance Deposit, you will be billed for the excess amount. Please contact the Site Manager to arrange a convenient time to complete your final checkout and turn in your keys. Please make sure that you leave a forwarding address with the Site Manager. The disposition of your Performance Deposit plus interest, and any refund due, will be mailed to you within twenty-one (21) days from the last day you are responsible for your apartment. If you have any questions concerning this letter, please feel free to contact your Site Manager. Good luck in your new home. Sincerely, CEPCO Management, Inc.
CLEANING General Cleaning $15.00 / Hour Lights Light Fixture $15.00 Kitchen Outlet Covers $10.00 Stove-Oven $40.00 Vent Hood $20.00 Miscellaneous Refrigerator $30.00 Windows $25.00 Defrost and Clean Freezer $15.00 Patio Door $30.00 Dishwasher $5.00 Wash Kitchen / Bath Floor $25.00 Sink $2.00 Ceiling Fan $2.00 Cupboards $20.00 Vacuuming $20.00 Countertops $10.00 Rubbish Removal $25.00 Furniture Removal $50.00 Bathroom Woodwork $10.00 / Room Mirrors and Medicine Cabinets $5.00 Closets $15.00 / Each Toilet and Seat $10.00 Registers and Cold Air Returns $10.00 Tub Area $30.00 Traverse Rod $5.00 Shower Head $5.00 Air Conditioner $20.00 Vanity $20.00 REPLACEMENT COST OF COMMON ITEMS Kitchen Keys Broiler Pan $15.00 Building, Apartment, Mailbox $15.00 Ea. Drip Pans $5.00 Ea. Lock Change $50.00 Burner Ring (Small) $5.00 Ea. Burner Ring (Large) $7.00 Ea. Bathroom Ice Cube Tray $3.00 Ea. Towel Bar $15.00 Butter Dish $3.00 Ea. Vanity Mirror $70.00 Crisper Drawer $70.00 Toilet Seat $15.00 Crisper Shelf $50.00 Shower Head $15.00 Sink Stopper $10.00 Walls / Ceiling Cabinet Drawers $50.00 Painting (Less Than One Year Chips in Appliances $15.00 Occupancy) $150.00-400.00 Lights Windows Light Bulb $3.00 Ea. Window Screen $30.00 Globes $5.00 -- $25.00 Window Shade $45.00 (Bedroom Only) $25.00 Doors Curtain Rod $35.00 Door Knocker and Viewer $50.00 Horizontal Blind $30.00 Apartment Entry Door $190.00 Vertical Blind $50.00 Closet Door Hollow Core $135.00 Miscellaneous Sliding Wood Panel $180.00 Intercom Station $95.00 Metal Door Panel $110.00 Air Conditioner Cover $30.00 Carpet Replacement Carpet Replacement Cost Will Vary From $500 -- $1,000, Depending on Size of Apartment and the Extent of the Damage.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE of the Acknowledgment of Intent to Vacate I / We the undersigned, have read, understood, and accepted the Acknowledgment of Intent to Vacate unit # of. name of property Signature of Tenant Signature of Co-Tenant Management's Authorized Agent If you are moving to another apartment location in town, where are you going? Are you moving out of town, state, or purchasing a home? Why? My/Our forwarding address for the return of the Security Deposit and for our records is: HOUSRULE.WPS (5/00)