Can I leave furniture in the apartment for the next tenant to use?

King & Queen Apts

No.  As noted in the Lease Agreement, by the end of the lease, no later than 12noon last day of your lease, tenants must remove all debris, rubbish, personal belongings, and discard all items from the apartment. If you are selling or giving furniture, or other personal items, to someone who is moving into the apartment after you move out, before their lease … Read More

I’m moving (or have moved) and need to forward my mail. Do you do that for me? How does that work?

King & Queen Apts

When a tenant moves out, Management does not forward mail to the new address. That is the tenants’ responsibility. At the end of the lease term, at vacancy, tenants must file a Change of Address with the United States Postal Service. Any mail or packages, including USPS, Fed Ex and UPS, that are delivered to the apartments after you move out or … Read More

What is the Security Deposit used for and when do I get it back?

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The Security Deposit is not an extra rent payment, nor can it be sued for your last month’s rent. Rather, it is used to cover the cost of any necessary repairs or cleaning after you move out at the end of your lease.  As stated in the Lease documents, the cost of cleaning the carpet and the apartment will be automatically deducted … Read More

How do I get mail to come to my apartment?

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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.

My friend broke something while he/she was visiting. What do I do to have it fixed?

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It all depends on the severity of the issue.  If it is a routine repair, you can submit a request to have it fixed by using the online Maintenance Request Form.  However, if it is something that will affect the health and safety of you or the apartment, call the maintenance emergency number noted on the website Maintenance Request Form page. This issue will … Read More

I want to renew my lease. Will my rent go up? If so, why?

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Unfortunately, the simple answer is likely, yes, and the reason is inflation.  The cost of insurance, taxes, maintenance, and supplies goes up every year.  But so does employee pay if you are a working tenant.   A market analysis is conducted every year and Management does its best to be very competitive and offer reasonable rental rates.

My neighbors are being really noisy. What can I do about it?

King & Queen Apts

It is important to try to get along with your neighbors.  If it is after hours and they are being excessively noisy, call the police as this is a violation of disturbing the peace.  If they are just routinely noisy and it is not extreme you can contact them directly (and nicely) to let them know that the noise level … Read More

I want to stay in my apartment next year. Can I do that?

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Let Management know, in writing, as soon as you and your roommate have decided to definitely stay.  A new Lease Agreement will be sent to you to sign, which will extend your lease through on or around the same lease ending date for the following year (depending on the terms your lease). To renew, you must give written notice at least one hundred … Read More

I’m going abroad next semester. Can I get out of my lease?

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You would need to either complete the term of your lease by paying rent for your apartment or you must find someone to take over your lease.  They (and their guarantor, if applicable) will need to complete a rental application, pay the application fee and once they are approved, they will either sign an addendum adding them to the lease or … Read More

I’m graduating at the end of the fall semester. Can I get out of my lease?

King & Queen Apts

You would need to either complete the term of your lease by paying rent for your apartment or you must find someone to take over your lease.  They (and their guarantor, if applicable) will need to complete a rental application, pay the application fee and once they are approved, they will either sign an addendum adding them to the lease or … Read More