Move-Out Procedures

  1. CLEANING. The room, including windows, furniture, flooring, bathrooms, and any appliances/fixtures must be cleaned thoroughly. If Resident fails to clean in accordance with house rules, she/he shall be liable for reasonable charges to complete such cleaning. This includes charges for replacing flooring, draperies, furniture, walls, etc. which are soiled beyond repair. If the room has been painted by the Resident, it must be repainted to colors acceptable to the House. If Resident departs without returning the room to acceptable colors in good and workmanlike manner, resident will be responsible for all costs associated with repainting.

  2. MOVE-OUT NOTICE. HAUS and Resident agree no formal notification is required as departure is expected on the day this contract ends. Prior to moving out, all monies must be paid through the end of the lease term. Resident is prohibited by statute from applying a security deposit to rent. Resident agrees not to stay beyond the date Resident is supposed to move out without making prior arrangements with the house. A resident’s right of possession ends at the end of the term specified in Paragraph 2 of this agreement or any amendment. This agreement shall not become a month-to-month lease at the end of any lease term, absent written agreement of the parties.

  3. MOVE-OUT INSPECTION. Resident will meet with a HAUS representative for the move-out inspection. The check-out form (or initial Room Condition form, as determined by the house) must be completed with current room conditions/damages, in excess of normal wear and tear, noted. If Resident has failed to complete all assigned labor, it must be noted on the form. HAUS representative has no authority to obligate or limit HAUS regarding deductions.

  4. PET CHARGES. If a pet has been in the room at any time during the Resident’s term of occupancy with or without house permission, a deduction will be made for defleaing, deodorizing and/or shampooing to protect residents from possible health hazards, if costs – including labor – are incurred. Any pet deposit shall be considered a general security deposit.

  5. OTHER CHARGES. Residents shall be liable for the following charges, if applicable:

a. Any unpaid sums due under this contract

b. Unpaid rent

c. Damages or repairs to room beyond reasonable wear and tear

d. Fair share of repair/replacement costs of common area damage

e. Unreturned keys

f. Removing illegally parked vehicles

g. Attorney’s fees, court costs, filing fees and other lawful deductions

h. Any other charges such as guest meals, no-shows, and labor penalties.

  1. DEPOSIT RETURN. HAUS will refund to Resident the balance of all security deposits, after lawful deductions, within 30 days of Resident’s departure from premises. In no case will HAUS refund deposits if Resident departs owing HAUS money under this contract or if Resident departs without completing check-out forms (or other house approved forms).