The Security Deposit for an apartment is equal to two (2) months rent.

Security Deposits cannot be used to pay for the last month’s rent.

The Application Fees are: $65 per Resident Application and $65 per Guarantor Application.

Prospective Residents:

Each adult (person over 18 years of age) planning to occupy the apartment must fill out an Application for Tenancy.

Prospective Guarantors:

Each guarantor, who plans to financially guarantee the lease, must fill out a Guarantor Application.  Guarantors are financially guaranteeing the lease. Guarantors are not considered residents of the apartment they are financially guaranteeing and, therefore, do not have the same rights to the use of the premises or access to the apartment as residents.

You will need to visit the nearest US Post Office and complete a change of address form or you can go online and use the US Postal Service’s change of address system. See US Postal Service Change of Address.

No, you are not authorized to change the locks to your apartment.

Should you desire to have them changed during your tenancy, Management must approve the lock change.  The work will be done by a licensed locksmith and you will be responsible for the cost of re-keying the lock.

Virginia law allows for new locks to be installed pursuant to a court order.  Section 55-248.18:1 of the Act explains this.

Additionally, Virginia law also requires Tenants, who install a security alarm on the door of the Dwelling Unit, to give an access code, as well as, instructions on how to use the alarm, to Landlord.

Yes, please refer to the Community Laundry Room Page for more information.

The Security Deposit for an apartment is equal to two (2) months rent.

Security Deposits cannot be used to pay for the last month’s rent.

The Application Fees are: $65 per Resident Application and $65 per Guarantor Application.

All of the apartments at King & Queen Apartments have one (1) bedroom, and the maximum number of occupants is two (2).  According to Section 404.4 of the Virginia Maintenance Code:

404.4 Bedroom and Living Room Requirements

Every bedroom and living room shall comply with the requirements of Sections 404.4.1 through 404.4.5.

404.4.1 Room Area

Every living room shall contain not less than 120 square feet (11.2 m²) and every bedroom shall contain not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m²) and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain not less than 50 square feet (4.6 m²) of floor area for each occupant thereof.

404.5 Overcrowding

Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 404.5.

TABLE 404.5

MINIMUM AREA REQUIREMENTS

For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m².

1. See Section 404.5.2 for combined living room/dining room spaces.
2. See Section 404.5.1 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes.

The bedrooms at King & Queen Apartments are right at 146 square feet (13.6 m2) each.  Therefore, the bedroom floor area requirement to allow an additional, third occupant would mean the bedrooms would have to be at least 170 square feet (15.8 m2).

The measurement of the open area of the double-hung windows when the bottom sash is fully raised is 32.25″ wide and 24″ high.

Yes, all residents are required to have an active renter’s insurance policy, commonly known as an HO-4 policy, in the name of each resident while living in an apartment at King & Queen Apartments.  More information about this can be found in the FAQ, “Do I really need renter’s insurance or am I covered under my parents’ homeowner’s insurance?“

If you are a college student living off-campus, you need your own renter’s insurance policy to cover your belongings and any damage to your apartment or the premises.

According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC),

“College students renting an off-campus apartment or house while away at school should consider purchasing renters insurance to protect their personal property, such as a computer, television, stereo, bicycle or furniture, in the event that it is damaged, destroyed or stolen.

Even if a student is a dependent under his or her parent’s insurance, the student’s personal property, in many cases, is not covered if the student lives off-campus. Parents should check their policy or contact their insurance agent to see if renters insurance is right for their son or daughter who is away at school.”

However, often parents and/or students assume or are misled to believe that the parents’ homeowner’s insurance will cover any loss or damage to an off-campus house or apartment. This can be a very costly mistake. The NAIC notes that “…if a college student is under 26 years old, enrolled in classes and living in on-campus housing, the student may be covered under his or her parents’ homeowners or renters insurance policy.”

For the potential benefits and coverage, purchasing renter’s insurance is not costly at all.  The NAIC says that “the premiums for renters insurance average between $15 and $30 per month depending on the location and size of the rental unit and the policyholder’s possessions.”

Additionally, students living in off-campus housing should consider purchasing both personal property and liability coverage. “Most renters insurance policies provide two basic types of coverage: personal property and liability. Personal property coverage pays to repair or replace personal belongings if they are damaged, destroyed, or stolen. This is the most commonly purchased renter’s policy.

Liability insurance provides coverage against a claim or lawsuit resulting from bodily injury or property damage to others caused by an accident while on the policyholder’s property.”

Prospective Residents:

Each adult (person over 18 years of age) planning to occupy the apartment must fill out an Application for Tenancy.

Prospective Guarantors:

Each guarantor, who plans to financially guarantee the lease, must fill out a Guarantor Application.  Guarantors are financially guaranteeing the lease. Guarantors are not considered residents of the apartment they are financially guaranteeing and, therefore, do not have the same rights to the use of the premises or access to the apartment as residents.

Yes. A waterproof shower curtain liner must be used at all times when showering to help prevent water from escaping the tub or shower area.

Failure to properly use a shower curtain liner may result in water damage to walls, flooring, ceilings, cabinetry, and surrounding areas. Residents are responsible for any damage caused by the misuse or non-use of a shower curtain liner, including flooding or moisture-related damage.

You will need to visit the nearest US Post Office and complete a change of address form or you can go online and use the US Postal Service’s change of address system. See US Postal Service Change of Address.

Since the apartments are located literally next door to the College of William & Mary, nearly all of our residents are students.  However, you do not have to be presently enrolled in the college to lease an apartment.

Our leases are typically 11.5 to 12 months.  Depending on availability, it is possible to have a shorter lease term.

Yes, recycling is available at the apartments.  In fact, the recycling receptacle is located directly beside the garbage dumpster and is only to be used for recyclable materials.

For more information about recyclable materials, please refer to the February 2016 post about Recycling

U.S. Postal Service mail and packages, as well as deliveries from carriers such as Amazon, UPS, and FedEx, are delivered to King & Queen Apartments.

U.S. Postal Service mail is delivered to the assigned mailbox for each apartment, located near Scotland Street. Smaller USPS packages that fit in or at the mailbox may also be delivered there. Larger USPS packages are typically delivered to the apartment door.

Packages delivered by Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and similar carriers are generally delivered directly to the apartment door associated with the delivery address.

To help ensure proper delivery, all mail and packages must clearly include:

• The full name of a current resident of the apartment; and
• The correct apartment number.

Mail and packages should be addressed as follows:

Resident Name
732 Scotland Street, Apt. X
Williamsburg, VA 23185

If the resident’s name or apartment number is missing or incorrect, mail or packages may be delayed, misdelivered, or returned to sender.

Management is not responsible for lost, stolen, misdelivered, damaged, or unclaimed mail or packages delivered to the property, including items left at mailboxes, apartment doors, porches, sidewalks, or common areas. Management does not accept or sign for deliveries on behalf of residents.

Residents are encouraged to regularly check and empty their mailbox. Mailboxes that become excessively full may result in mail being returned by the U.S. Postal Service.

Management does not forward mail after move-out. Residents are responsible for submitting a Change of Address request directly with the U.S. Postal Service prior to lease expiration or move-out.

No, you are not authorized to change the locks to your apartment.

Should you desire to have them changed during your tenancy, Management must approve the lock change.  The work will be done by a licensed locksmith and you will be responsible for the cost of re-keying the lock.

Virginia law allows for new locks to be installed pursuant to a court order.  Section 55-248.18:1 of the Act explains this.

Additionally, Virginia law also requires Tenants, who install a security alarm on the door of the Dwelling Unit, to give an access code, as well as, instructions on how to use the alarm, to Landlord.

Construction of the apartment buildings was completed in 1964.

The integrity and structure of both 3-story apartment buildings were built-to-last with James River brick, block, mortar, poured concrete, iron, and steel. The walls of each apartment are mainly original plaster and all of the hung windows were replaced in 2012 with thermal windows. Concrete block firewalls run vertically between each apartment.

Since the apartments are located literally next door to the College of William & Mary, nearly all of our residents are students.  However, you do not have to be presently enrolled in the college to lease an apartment.

Our leases are typically 11.5 to 12 months.  Depending on availability, it is possible to have a shorter lease term.