Checking Out

Cleaning prior

Each suite should coordinate cleaning responsibilities prior to the first person moving out. Bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and common spaces should be left in as clean a condition as possible. This includes sweeping and sanitizing surfaces.

If residents happen to leave behind items in the room or common areas (kitchen, living room, bathrooms, closets) such as food, toiletries, clothes, etc., they will be charged a minimum disposal fee of $150 to their existing bill. Make sure to clear and clean your space thoroughly before departing.

See the examples here of clean spaces.

Standard checkout process

Residents checking out should have all of their personal belongings packed and moved out of the apartment at the time of checking out.

Once the time comes for you to depart Lafayette Hall, checkout is very easy. Simply come to the Resource Center during normal business hours to have a Summer Assistant (SA) accompany you to your room. The SA will inspect your room and overall common spaces for any damages, uncleanliness, and items left behind. Once the SA inspects your room, they will collect your room and mailbox keys and NYU ID. They will have you sign your registration card, indicating that you returned your keys. You will both leave the room, with the SA closing the door behind you, and you're all done!

Please be mindful that there will be longer wait times during the peak checkout weekends. If in a hurry, residents are welcome to use the express checkout process at anytime.

Express checkout

If you would like to checkout after Resource Center business hours are over, we have an express checkout option. A metallic box is located just outside the glass doors of the Resource Center. Atop the box are manila envelopes that read "Express Check-out Envelope." Simply insert your room key(s) and mailbox key with your NYU ID into the envelope, seal, and drop into the top slot of the metal box. Then you're done!

By choosing an express checkout option, you are waiving your right to be present when a staff member inspects your room for damages after having left. Please be mindful of this as you could incur damage or cleaning fees if you are not present during the time of inspection.

Damage and billing

By contrast to the photos of clean rooms above, our residents sometimes neglect to tidy up before departing. In some cases, they may even do significant damage to their room(s). In such cases, Residential Life and Housing Services reserves the right to charge additional fees, which are placed on the resident's bursar bill.

If residents happen to leave behind items in the room or common areas (kitchen, living room, bathrooms, closets) such as food, toiletries, clothes, etc., they will be charged a minimum disposal fee of $150 to your existing bill. Make sure to clear and clean your space thoroughly before departing.

Residents have the option to reach out to the Residence Hall Director when appealing any damage/cleaning charges that may be applied to their bursar account. Any possible misunderstandings can be discussed at that time for a chance to have the charge(s) repealed.

See the provided images here are for examples of rooms that incurred additional fees.

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