CURRENT RESIDENTS

Transfers and Changing Leases Within Fuller Housing Roommate Sublease

Transfers and Changing Leases Within Fuller Housing

As a current resident if you would like to transfer within Fuller Housing, please create a new application and answer transfer questions accordingly.

If a resident transfers units within Fuller Housing the first request is free. Each following transfer carries a $100.00 administrative charge. In addition, all approved transfers adhere to the following stipulations

Rent will be pro-rated on the date of move-out from the old unit to the date of move-in at the new location.
Proper charges and credits will be applied to their housing account.
Renter will be charged for unreturned keys.
All new charges should be paid upon signing of the new lease.

Any changes made to the lease once it has been created (lease start date, unit, etc.) will be subject to a $100 administrative fee and/or loss of your $600 deposit.

Roommate

HOW TO FIND A ROOMMATE

If you would like to have a roommate, it is your responsibility to find an eligible Fuller student of the same sex to room with you. We do not match roommates. If you are interested in finding a roommate, one option is to create a post in the classifieds section of the Quad.

http://quad.fuller.edu/

WHEN YOU FIND A ROOMMATE

If you and another student agree to become roommates, both of you must contact the Housing Office in order to inform us of the match before the offer process can begin.

Sublease

Fuller residents are allowed to sublet their apartments while away for a maximum of one quarter only under the following conditions:

• A copy of the Sublease Agreement must be submitted to and approved by the Director of Housing Services and Residential Community.

The Sublease Agreement can only be distributed by the Housing Office. The office will only approve Sublease Agreements that were first distributed by the Housing Office.

• Fuller Housing will not be held liable for any damages to the apartment or personal property of either the resident or the sublessee.

• It is suggested by the Housing Office that the Resident take a deposit from the sublessee.

• Sublessees must pay rent directly to the Resident and the Resident is responsible for paying rent to the Housing Office. Sublessees should not pay rent directly to the Housing Office. The resident will be held responsible for any unpaid rent on the apartment.

• The sublessee must be a current Fuller student. We suggest that you speak to references in regard to the character and background of the sublessee as we will not assume any responsibility or liability for the subleasing contract or any financial loss resulting from the contract.

* Fuller students are eligible to sublease a Fuller student housing unit up to 4 times over the course of their program. Any housing/maintenance requests must be requested by the leaseholder, not by the sublessee.

MOVING IN

1. CONTACT YOUR COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

2. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR

3. REGISTER CAR FOR PARKING

If you are bringing a vehicle and will need parking, be sure to check with your Community Coordinator to insure parking is available. You will need to register your car with the Housing Office. Upon confirmation with your CC, the Housing Office will issue a parking permit sticker/hanging tag.

It is illegal to park overnight without a permit on most Pasadena streets; you will need to contact the City of Pasadena regarding parking permits. For information on parking regulations and enforcement, call the Pasadena Transportation Division at (626) 744-6440.

4. SET UP UTILITIES

Unless the Housing Office informed you that gas and/or electricity charges are included in your rent, you need to call the utility companies to have the existing accounts for your unit put in your name.

If the accounts are not transferred to your name within the first 10 days of occupancy, your bills will be sent to Fuller Housing and you will be charged $50/month in addition to your billed charges until the accounts are put in your name.

International Students can use their passport in lieu of social security number.

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Pasadena Water and Power, (626) 744-4005
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room 121
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-7pm, Sat. 8am-4 pm

A deposit may be required as well as a connection fee. There is a special assistance program for low-income households. Your social security number, driver's license number, date of birth, complete address (including zip code) and phone number are required. If you do not know or have all of these, you may be asked to go to their office in person.

GAS SERVICE

The Gas Company, (800) 427-2200
Korean speaking specialist (800) 427-0471
1214 E. Green Street
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm
Non-refundable $25 set-up charge

Deposit varies based on location. Your social security number, driver's license number, date of birth, complete address (including zip code), phone number and the name of the nearest cross street are required. Also, let them know that the meter is accessible.

* No Gas Service for Chang @261, 271, 281, & 291 N. Madison.

TELEPHONE SERVICE

AT&T (800) 310-2355
Call Center for non-English speaking (800) 203-8600
Call Center for Korean speaking (800) 300-6657

There is an initial fee plus plan rate. Special Universal Lifeline Telephone Service available for low-income households. Purchase monthly telephone maintenance insurance plan because Fuller Housing is not responsible for telephone wiring in and out of your unit. Your social security number, driver's license number, date of birth, and complete address (including zip code) are required. If you do not have a social security number or driver's license, you will need to go to the branch office for a positive identification check after setting up the account.

FRONT GATE INTERCOM: Chang Commons residents may have a local phone number programmed to their front gate intercom in order to provide visitors access. Please contact the Building Services office (626) 584- 5214 to have this setup for you.

ATTENTION: It is your responsibility to put your electricity, gas and/or telephone accounts in your name and have the bills sent directly to you unless otherwise directed by Fuller Housing. Fees listed are subject to change without notice.

5. IMPORTANT RESOURCES

6. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT

MOVING OUT

Deposit Refund: Your cleaning deposit cannot be applied toward rent. Pro-rated rent amounts must be paid by the first of the month and no later than the tenth of the month to avoid a late fee charge. If your move-out charges are less than your deposit, the remaining amount will be refunded to you in the form of a check. The check will be mailed to you at your forwarding address, within three (3) weeks after you have moved out and all keys, etc. have been returned. Fuller Housing will withhold transcripts and diplomas until the remaining balance is PAID IN FULL. If full payment is not received within 60 days after move-out, credit reporting agencies will be notified and your credit will be adversely affected.

1. 30-DAY NOTICE (MOST IMPORTANT!)

You are required by law to give Fuller a minimum of 30 days written notice prior to moving out of your apartment. If you do not, you will be charged for the apartment for a period of 30 days after Fuller is notified, in writing, that you are going to move out. All keys must be turned in to our office for the move out process to be completed and your deposit returned.

30-day notice forms are available at the Housing Office. The notice is effective from the day the rental office receives it and may not be changed unless this has not been filled by a future tenant.

If your rent is processed on automatic payment and a pro-rated amount will be due, inform the Housing Office before the first of the month to adjust your automatic charge. If arrangements are not made with the Housing Office, your full rent may be charged.

Roommate Situation: The roommate(s) remaining must sign a Roommate Waiver form (one per person). This waiver form releases you from any responsibility of the unit and will expedite your deposit refund. In roommate situations, a move out inspection is generally not done unless requested to do so.

2. FORWARDING ADDRESS

3. TRANSFER UTILITIES

4. CLEAN YOUR APARTMENT

As indicated in your lease, you are required to leave your unit in the same condition as it was in when you moved in. Normal wear and tear is taken into consideration. Here are a few suggestions to avoid any damage or cleaning charges:

DUST thoroughly in corners, above doors, etc.
SCRUB inside and outside of stove/oven, removing grease.
CLEAN OUT and WIPE refrigerator and freezer.
SCRUB kitchen sink and counters.
VACUUM carpet and MOP linoleum
CLEAN and DISINFECT bathroom thoroughly
WASH mirrors and accessible windows
WIPE DOWN light fixtures, appliances, etc.
CLEAN smudges off doors, walls, switches, etc.
REMOVE everything that does not belong to Fuller (i.e. furniture, food, trash, etc.)

DO NOT LEAVE trash or boxes in the common area of your community, including the front sidewalk. You will be charged for the removal of these items.

5. RETURN YOUR KEYS

To avoid additional fees, move out on time and turn in your key card(s), mailbox key, apartment keys, and garage door opener on or before your move-out date. Charges will be assessed if your keys are not returned by 12 am (midnight) on your move-out date. Charges (subject to change) are $50 for a lock change if keys are not returned, $50 for each apartment, complex/gate key or access card, $100 for each mailbox key, $50 for each hanging parking permit, and $50 for each gate opener.

Return all items personally to the Housing Office. Do not give them to the next resident, your roommate/neighbor or to the Community Coordinator. If you will need to return these items when our office is closed, please seal your items in an envelope noted with your name, your Fuller address and the return date. The envelope may be placed in the Student Services Center (SSC) drop box located to the left of the Madison front entrance.

Please remember your security deposit is not to be considered your last month's rent. Your account must be current when you move out.

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