You are required to provide Graduate & Family Housing atÌýleastÌý30 days noticeÌýbefore vacating your apartment.ÌýIf a 30-days notice isÌýnot given, you will be charged rent for 30 days beginning on the date the Intent to Vacate (ITV)Ìýform is given to our office.ÌýIf you give more than 30 days notice, rent continues until the vacate date stated on the form.ÌýIt is mandatory that you check out no later than the date you have indicated. Your apartment will be rented to another resident according to your vacate date.Ìý
If for any reason you must change the date on which you will vacate your apartment or cancel your ITV entirely, there will be a $100 administrative charge.ÌýIf your apartment has already been offered to someone else, you will not be able to change your vacate date or cancel your ITV.
Vacating
Deposit
Your entire housing deposit will be refunded unless there are outstanding rent charges, lock/key charges, outstanding charges from the CU Children’s Center, appliances and furniture not in the condition which you received them (as verified by your check-in sheet), or the apartment being left dirty or damaged.ÌýThese charges will be deducted from your security deposit.
Rent
You cannot use your security deposit to pay for the last month’s rent. Please check with the Graduate & Family Housing Office for details. If the balance on your account is over $100 on the 10th of the month, you will be charged a late fee.
Forwarding Address
Please give a forwarding address when you fill out your intent to vacate form.ÌýIf a refund is due, it will be mailed to you within 45-60 days.ÌýPlease file a change of address form with the local post office.
Cleaning/Preparation ChecklistÌý
It is the responsibility of the renter(s) to thoroughly clean the apartment before vacating.
Charges
Please see the charge sheet in the Intent to Vacate packet for fees relating to cleaning, missing items and damages.ÌýYou will be charged for anything that hasn’t been cleaned and for the disposal of any items left in the apartment or storage unit.ÌýThe university environmental services staff will do the cleaning of the drapes and the stripping and waxing of floors.
Excess Charges
When charges against a unit exceed the amount of deposit, you will receive a letter from the Graduate & Family Housing finance office regarding the amount owed to the university.ÌýIf payment is not made in a timely manner the resident’s name is placed on the university debt file list.ÌýThis action denies a student’s registration, transfer of creditsÌýor graduation until the amount due is paid.ÌýAdditional charges deducted from your deposit may include rent due, cleaning, damages, utilities, daycare, lock changes, lost permits, etc.
If you are due a refund, the Housing Cashier's Office will send a check to the address that you provided on the Intent to Vacate form.ÌýIf you have questions regarding your refund or payment please contact the Graduate & Family Housing finance office at 303-492-1442.Ìý
Personal Possessions
Any personal possessions left in the apartment, on patios and doorstepsÌýor in the storage unit shall become the property of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ as stated in the Graduate & Family Housing Lease.ÌýThe ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ assesses a charge of $24 per hour for removal of any abandoned items (a minimum charge for two hours of cleaning or $48 will automatically be assessed).ÌýDo not leave any broken or unusable items on the laundry give-away tables.
Utilities and Telephone Service
If you are paying your own utilities, please call Xcel Energy at 303-623-1234 to have the name switched over to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ on your vacate date.
Driving on Lawns and Sidewalks
Motor vehicles of all kinds are prohibited from driving on sidewalks or lawns, including vans and trucks for moving.ÌýThe possibility of damage to lawns and sprinkler heads, as well as danger to children in the area, requires that vacating residents adhere to this rule.ÌýYou will be charged for any damages to family housing lawns and/or sprinkler heads.
Final Inspection
To avoid any unnecessary charges, please ensure you follow all vacating directions and utilize the provided cleaning checklist. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Graduate & Family Housing Office at 303-492-6384.