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?“
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 … Read More
I’m moving (or have moved) and need to forward my mail. Do you do that for me? How does that work?
When a resident moves out, Management does not forward mail to the new address. That is the residents’ responsibility. At the end of the lease term, at vacancy, residents must file a Change of Address with the United States Postal Service. Any mail or packages, including USPS, FedEx, and UPS, that are delivered to the apartments after you move out or to … Read More
Who must fill out an 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 … Read More
At move-out, can I clean the apartment myself and get my security deposit back?
Yes. As outlined in the Lease Documents, including the Resident Handbook & Rules and Regulations, apartments must be professionally cleaned at the resident’s expense prior to move-out or lease expiration by a Landlord-approved cleaning company. Please refer to the website or contact One Door Realty, Inc. for the current list of approved cleaning companies. Residents are responsible for scheduling the … Read More
How do I change a light bulb that has burned out in a fixture with a glass globe covering the bulb?
You are responsible for changing all light bulbs in your apartment if they burn out during your lease term. To change a bulb in the kitchen ceiling light fixture: Turn the switch to the light fixture in the “off” position. Stand on a sturdy chair or step ladder. While holding/securing the glass globe in one hand, unscrew each of the screws, by … Read More
What is the Security Deposit used for and when do I get it back?
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
What kind of insects and pests does pest control treat for?
Pest control contractors treat the outside of each apartment building on a monthly basis and the inside of each apartment on a bi-monthly basis for a wide range of insects. Except on rare occasions, the pest control contractors do not treat for ants, flies, gnats, beetles or other common insects. Please contact Management if you discover insects or pests other than common … Read More
How can I prevent bugs from coming into my apartment?
You cannot completely prevent bugs from coming into your apartment or going anywhere for that matter. You can, though, help to reduce their desire to come into your apartment. There are many conditions that attract bugs of all types. Some very common attractors include dirty dishes in the kitchen sink, spilled food on the stove/range top and in eyelets, dropped food, food … Read More
Do I have to use a shower curtain when showering?
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 … Read More