Common use of Check-Out Clause in Contracts

Check-Out. At the end of tenancy or occupancy, whichever is sooner, the tenant must secure from management a check-out form, (with an assigned job and a list of required cleaning attached), make an appointment for check-out (at least 48 hrs in advance, if a time has not been assigned, in advance of check-out) Sundays excluded, completely remove all of student’s belongings, complete the check-out form and the assigned cleaning, secure the required signatures and return the check-out form to management along with the assigned key(s) to the apartment that were issued at time of check in to student. Student shall be responsible to inform management at the time of check-out, of any damages, caused by the student, that are not readily apparent. Student must also return to management a self addressed stamped envelope for the return of the remainder of the security deposit. If student leaves forwarding address, but fails to leave a self addressed stamped envelope, management will charge a fee of $1.00 for stamp and envelope. Failure to turn in a check-out form, properly completed with the key(s) issued to the student on the day of vacating the apartment will result in the student being charged a fee of $40.00 plus any cost to replace the key(s), re-keying of locks, and the cost to clean the unit, which charges shall be deducted from the deposit. Tenant is responsible to become familiar with all applicable charges and rules regarding check-out.