If you live in a housing area that has community mail boxes, please return mailbox keys to the post office that issued them. United Communities is not responsible for mail box keys. Failure to return them could result in a fine from the post office.

You must also know that you can only leave items on the curb for trash or recycle pick up if your move occurs on the day of or the day before your scheduled trash/recycle day and only if the collectors have not yet come. All items must be removed from the premises and disposed of properly. If you do not know where items can be taken, please contact United Communities. All items that need to be removed once you vacate will result in a charge. (See charge sheet below)

The following is a check list of items that are checked during your move out inspection.    Please note this list of standards is not all-inclusive and is to be used as a guide. For items not specifically addressed, contact UC for clarification. The purpose of these cleaning standards is to create basic criteria for all residents. Contact UC for any specific inspection questions.

Thank you for choosing United Communities and good luck in the future.

 ______Kitchen appliances: The refrigerator must be defrosted and any accumulated dried food particles removed. Wipe down completely inside and out. Pull out the refrigerator to clean behind and under it. If you feel you are not capable of moving the appliance out to clean, or moving it might tear the vinyl flooring, please contact UC and arrange a service call for them to move the appliance for you. Remove all grease, stains and dirt sediments from the range hood both inside and out. Clean and replace filters. The range top, oven and exhaust hood must be free of heavy grease and burned-on residues. The exterior of the stove and range must be free of grease and food particles. Clean all appliances thoroughly inside and out to include all applicable doors, sides, tops, seals and gaskets, racks, boiler pans, control surfaces and knobs, storage areas and refrigerator condenser coils. Move appliances away from the walls for cleaning and move back after cleaning. Wall surfaces surrounding the range must be free of grease and food residues.

______ Kitchen and bathroom cabinets: You must clean the interiors of all cabinets, drawers and closets and the tops of any exposed cabinet tops. Cabinets, closets, drawers, shelves and all woodwork must be free of dirt, oil stains, shelf paper, adhesive residue, staples, tacks, etc. 

______Walls and Doors: Any excessive build-up of dirt, wax, stains, (other than discoloration due to hanging pictures), or calcium deposits are not considered normal wear and tear and must be removed by the resident. This also includes crayon marks; heavy smudges on the walls, or excessive dirt. Please note the walls must be clean. Painted walls must be properly restored to a neutral color prior to final inspection. If you have used stickers, wallpaper borders, and contact paper on your cabinets, drawers, or walls, you must remove them as well as all adhesive film residue. Clean doors, both interior and exterior including door frames and thresholds. They should be free of dirt and stains on both sides. 

______Lighting: Replace burned out or missing light bulbs. All broken light globes must be replaced. Light globes may be obtained from the Self-Help Store. (open M-F 8-4)

______Bathrooms: Clean and disinfect bathrooms including toilets, bathtubs, washbasins, shower, mirrors and shelves, towel rails, sinks and related hardware. Bathrooms need to have any excessive buildup of calcium deposits and soap scum around fixtures, caps or on walls removed. Toilet bowls must be cleaned both inside and out. Tiles and mirrors must be free of soap build-up or streaks. Mop all flooring

______Carpets and Flooring: Vacuum carpets. Remove dirt and wax sediments from floor areas. Damp mop floors and apply a light coat of wax on tile floors. Vinyl floorings are no wax. Remove dirt, dust and smudges from baseboards, walls and ceilings. During the final inspection, carpeted areas will be tested for animal/human urine.

______Windows: Clean windows inside and out so that they are free of spots, streaks or film. Clean all windowsills, blinds, screens and baseboards. Curtain rods must be removed and nail holes filled prior to final inspection.

______AC vents: Clean registers and cold air returns, making certain they are free of dirt, sediments and stains. Change Filter to AC. Filters can be obtained at the Self Help Store.

______Storage/laundry areas: Must be broom cleaned. This includes being dusted down, free from any accumulated trash and swept out, including walls, ceiling, floors, windows and stairs.

______Patios, storage sheds and garages: Must be broom cleaned. This means removal of accumulated debris and sweeping of the area. Excessive accumulations of dirt, gummy materials, oil and grease stains must be removed. Clean patios, carports and garages. They should be free of dirt, stains and grease. Remove all trash from crawl spaces, storage areas and trashcans. Garage floors and driveways must be cleaned removing gas, oil and grease stains to prevent permanent damage upon final inspection. Remove personal items from all areas of the residence, including utility sheds and garages. Garages and Utility Sheds must be free of dirt, oil, sediments, and stains. Remove all trash from the yard, both front and back, as well as inside the home and shed.

______Yards and outside areas: Perform yard maintenance including any snow removal from driveways and sidewalks or lawn mowing in fenced in rear yards.  Repair pet damage to yards, patios, sheds and fences. Ensure that all pet feces have been removed from the yard. 

______ Trash/Recycle containers: All items must be removed from trash/recycle containers unless you are moving on your trash/recycle day. Containers must be clean of trash and items. Containers must be placed in the appropriate area.  

______Keys, Garage Door Opener and Appliance Packets: Have all keys, garage door openers, Appliance Packet, and any other approved conveyance letters on hand for the final inspection. Conveyance items require pre-approval by UC.

ESTIMATED CLEANING AND DAMAGE CHARGE

NOTE: You are also responsible for damage to yards, damage caused by pets, damage resulting from water beds, damage resulting from open windows when temperatures are below freezing, improper usage of HVAC system, and damage to commodes or sewers resulting from attempting to flush inappropriate items down commodes or drains.