Move-Out: Northwood IV & V
Upon an approved contract termination, follow these guidelines for vacating your apartment. Your approved contract termination date cannot be changed. Please remember, failure to follow checkout procedures and vacate by 3:00 pm on your approved termination date will result in a Hold-Over fee of $125 per day. Contact the Housing Advisor at 734.647.3062 immediately regarding last minute delays.
Residents are asked to leave their apartment clean and in good condition. As a general rule, your unit should be left in a condition that you would feel comfortable moving into. Refer to your "Keeping it Clean & Safe" apartment care guide.
Checkout
- Turn in apartment keys to the Community Center by 3:00 pm or to the inspector if you schedule a final inspection appointment. Be sure to complete the key return form in its entirety, including your forwarding address. For transfers, keys must be turned in by 9:00 am on the approved date. A key drop box is available at the Community Center entrance for your convenience during non-business hours. There will be a charge for a lock change if ALL keys are not returned.
- Clean your apartment according to the cleaning guidelines. If you are vacating a shared apartment, clean your bedroom and all common areas.
- Remove all personal property from your apartment and storage.
- Lock all doors and windows.
Moving Carts and Vacuum Cleaners
Moving carts and vacuum cleaners are available for loan free of charge at the Community Center.
Mail Service
File a forwarding address with the US Postal Service. Northwood cannot forward your mail for you. Also discontinue any deliveries or subscriptions to the apartment. You should fill out a mail forwarding form, available at post offices or at the Northwood front desk. Forms are also available online. If your mail will be forwarded to an address outside of the United States, you should go to a post office to arrange for mail forwarding in person. Nearby post offices are located at 3000 Green Road, 1214 South University, and 200 E. Liberty.
Remove your University Housing address and update your permanent address on Wolverine Access so that final account statements or refunds can reach you.
Property, Parking, & Protection
Keep track of your belongings while moving out. Someone should stay with any possessions you leave in a breezeway or unlocked apartment. All City of Ann Arbor parking regulations are in force during end-of-term move-out periods. Please do not leave a vehicle unattended or you may be ticketed or towed.
Don't drive or park motor vehicles on lawns or sidewalks when packing your belongings. This can result in charges to your University account if damages occur.
Remove your parking sticker and return it to the Community Center when you turn in your apartment keys.
John's Pack & Ship
734.665.2664
www.moveum.com
For a fee, this University-contracted vendor can receive, store and deliver packages right to your building prior to your arrival. Use of this vendor's services is optional. All transactions are strictly between you and the vendor.
Packing, Shipping, & Storage
There is no storage space in Northwood for personal property over the spring/summer.
You may choose your own provider, should you need one. If you use a delivery service other than United Parcel Service, Federal Express, the United States Postal Service or John’s Pack and Ship, you should verify that the company is registered with University Housing.
Bicycles
University Housing does not have storage available for bicycles so plan to remove your bicycle from University property when you move out. Abandoned bicycles will be collected by the Department of Public Safety and will be sold if not claimed within 30 days. To inquire about bicycle shipping or storage, you may wish to contact John's Pack and Ship or a vendor of your choice.
Abandoned Property
Please remove all personal property when moving. Contact the Community Center immediately if property is accidentally left behind. Personal property left behind may be disposed of promptly or stored for a limited time at the owner’s expense and risk. All property will be discarded after 30 days.
After Move Out
A final inspection occurs after residents move out. During the final inspection a member of University Housing’s Facilities staff determines if any damage has been done to the apartment by the resident and also checks to see if the apartment was cleaned according to the specifications in the cleaning guidelines. You may request to be present at the inspection. If you wish to be present at the final inspection, an appointment must be made at least one week in advance. To schedule an appointment, call the Community Center at 764.9998. All cleaning must be complete, personal property must be removed, and all keys must be returned to the inspector at the completion of the final inspection. The inspector will determine what non-standard repairs and services, if any, will be required to prepare the apartment for new residents. Charges may be assessed at this time for unusual wear and tear, property damage, and necessary additional cleaning.
Our charges, although strictly applied, reflect average actual costs and do not include penalties. Specific charges are listed in the cleaning and service charges PDF.
Notification of any cleaning or damages will be itemized and mailed to you within 60 days of your actual vacate date. Any charges assessed will be listed on your Statement of Account from Student Financial Operations
Landlord Reference
We will be glad to act as a landlord reference. Processing may take up to 10 business days. Please have your new landlord mail or fax the request, along with your written authorization to:
Housing Information Office
1011 Student Activities Building
515 E. Jefferson Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316
Or by fax: 734-764-6806
Questions
Questions regarding Contract termination, extensions, or final rent charges should be directed to Housing Advisor.
Questions regarding cleaning, vacating procedures, inspections, damage charges, or moving equipment should be directed to Northwood Community Center.
