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some friendly advice, and generally welcome you to the best year of your life.
3 Welcome 3 3 Important Phone Numbers 3 Facebook & Twitter 4 Glory Days 4 Rad Your Pad 4 Rent Schedule 4 Evacuation Locations 5 Mail 5 Service Requests 5 Health and Safety Inspections 6 Tips for Green Living 7 The Smart List: What to Bring 8 How to Take Care of Your Kitchen 9 How to Take Care of Your Common Room 10 How to Take Care of Your Bedroom 10 How to Take Care of Your Bathroom 10 Guidelines for Moving Out 11 Move Out Checklist
welcome You’re here! Now the party can start. After all, our property’s pretty sweet, but it’s people that make a place great. Get to know The View team. Don’t be shy – we’re here to help you find whatever you need. If you have any
You can find The View Management Office in the Clubhouse. We’re open: Monday - Friday: 9 am - 7 pm Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm *Note: This is where you call for assistance, pay rent, pick up packages, check out cornhole boards etc.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS: Office Phone: (814) 954-2372 After hours emergency line: (814) 574-4712 Internet/cable: 1-888-4-PAVLOV
Of course you’re on Facebook. And maybe you’re on Twitter. We are too. If you haven’t already, you should like our community page and give us a follow. Consider it your year-round invitation to join the fun. We post event info, to meet your View neighbors, or get questions answered fast. Facebook.com/TheViewStateCollege
Twitter.com/TheViewPSU 3
They say college is the time of your life. We say it’s entirely up to you. And your college experience exciting and meaningful and connected. But the rest? Well, you write your own stories. So blaze a new trail. Stay up late with your best friends. Take naps. Work hard and play harder. Try new foods. Be fearless. Dance. The moments you live right now will be the stories you tell years down the road. Make them glorious.
You’re gonna be here for a while. Why not make your place somewhere you want to be all the time? Or better yet, Our Rad Your Pad contest has two big prizes for the winner of Best Bedroom and Best Common Area, plus other great prizes for participating. Grab your roommates and start decorating. Look for more details on move-in day!
Once you have moved in, you can login to TheViewStateCollege.com, click on Resident>Pay Rent. You will then want to contact the office for your PIN # - you're all set! Your first two installments should be paid with a check or money order to the office. Sign up for ACH, and we will automatically deduct your rent out of your checking account each month. (No remembering! No late fees!)
Pay online using a debit or credit card. Pay in person, at the office by: check or money order
In the event that The View needs to be evacuated, all residents need to exit their apartments and report to the parking lot farthest away from the buildings. In case of inclement weather, take shelter in the closest room with no windows in your apartment. (We recommend your closet or bathroom.)
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Mailboxes are located at the Clubhouse. There is only one mailbox per Apartment, and each resident will get a key to this box. Make sure that mailing addresses only include the apartment number so your mail is delivered properly. If you receive a package, we’ll let you know, and you can pick it up at the front desk. The View is not responsible for your packages after the day of delivery. To claim your package, you must present a valid photo ID to the Community Assistant and sign the logbook verifying your receipt of the package. The desk will only hold packages for up to 5 days upon delivery. After 5 days, the package will be returned to the sender unless you notify us.
If anything breaks in your unit, please fill out a service
You might need to fill out a service request for: • Loss of power or heat an online service request form at TheViewState.com. Service • Water leaks requests are picked up throughout the day and completed • Pest control issues on a priority basis. In case of an emergency, call The View • Broken appliances • Furniture repairs • Key, lock, or other door problems your completed service request in your apartment. If you • Major plumbing issues have an after-hours emergency, please call our emergency *Please note that you could be billed for any Service Request line at: (814) 574-4712.
caused by improper use, neglect, or other damages not due to normal usage. So play nice with your apartment!
generally check on the place. We just want to keep you safe, the apartment looking good, and everybody healthy and happy. 5
make YOUR MARK on the planet We all leave a mark on the earth. Some good, some bad, but either way, it’s up to us. To me. To you. At The View, we believe that together we can get our planet in better shape. It’s just one small choice after another. The bonus? Living sustainably saves you money. In college, this is always a good thing.
CONSERVE ENERGY SAVE WATER
WASTE LESS
LIVE BETTER
Unplug small appliances & electronics Many electronics consume
First use less On average, every person throws away seven and a half times his body weight each year. Combat this by buying less, choosing products with less packaging, and recycling.
Go local Buy locally produced products and food. Local goods require less transportation, thus reducing fossil fuel consumption. Money spent on local products and food stays in the community and strengthens the local economy.
standby mode. Did you know a plasma TV on standby sucks out 1,400 kw per year? That’s almost $160 in electricity! Unplug the energy suckers DVD players, cable TV boxes, computers, printers, phone chargers, video game consoles, stereos. Use a surge protector to Use cold water for laundry Water heaters account from almost 25% of your home’s energy use. Washing laundry in cold water could save up to $63 a year! If you are going to be out of the room for more than five minutes, turn off the light. Also, open the shades and let in the daylight! Natural light is healthier, easier on the eyes, and free! Take control of the thermostat In the summer, set the thermostat to 78° when you’re home, and 85° when everyone’s gone. In cold weather, set your thermostat at 68° when at home, and 55°, when away. You can lower your energy bills by 10-20%!
brushing teeth shave or brush your teeth and you can save 1.5 gallons per minute. That’s about 2,000 gallons per year! Take shorter showers One way to cut down on water use is to turn off the shower after soaping up, then turn it back on to rinse. You can save two gallons of water for every minute you shave off your shower time! Only full loads Wash only full loads of laundry or use the appropriate waterlevel setting for small loads. Also, before running the dishwasher wait until you have a full load and select the shortest cycle that properly cleans your dishes.
Choose reusable Ditch non-reusable water bottles and choose a reusable water bottle. Don’t want to drink from the tap? Get a pitcher or faucet-mount water filter for about $20. Bring your own reusable tote bags to the grocery store. The bags are sturdier than disposable bags, and they don’t end up in landfills.
Choose recycled content Quick Fact: Paper made from recycled content uses 70% less energy than paper made from virgin trees. Remember that when you stock up on school supplies this year. Bike and bus Save money and be healthy: ride a bike! Or take advantage of the public bus system. Saving gas = saving money = more pizza and less pollution. Simple math.
Thanks for helping us make our world a little better and your wallet a little happier. We want to know how you’re living sustainably! Tweet at us and tell us what you’re doing (use the hashtag #TheViewPSU) or share with us on Facebook.
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Make your move to The View much easier by figuring out exactly what to bring ahead of time. Here’s a handy list of the essentials we’ve created for you:
the smart list: what to bring
Toilet paper Toilet brush & plunger Shower rod & curtain Bathroom mat Shower caddy Toothbrush holder Bathroom towels Mop & broom Vacuum cleaner Cleaning supplies Laundry basket Laundry detergent Dryer sheets Bedding (sheets, comforter, pillows) Hangers Dish towels Sponges Kitchen supplies (plates, bowls, cups) Silverware Blender Toaster
First aid kit Trash cans Coasters Meds (ibuprofen, Tylenol, etc) Alarm clock Posters and wall décor Curtains and rods Key rack Thumbtacks Hand soap Laundry hamper Closet accessories (shoe rack, etc) Iron & ironing board Bulletin or dry erase board Potholders Dish rack Computer paper Light bulbs Chip clips Cookbooks Air freshener Food
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Tips to make your life easier—now, while you enjoy your kitchen, and definitely later, when you move out.
STOVE • Clean your drip pans every time you use them. • Wipe the stovetop surface every day. • Clean your oven once a semester; more often if you’re Martha Stewart. You can find oven cleaners at any store, but be sure to read the label for any warnings about fumes. • If your stove/oven isn’t clean when you move out, it will cost you. So take care of it along the way. (P.S. you can buy drip pans from a local store to replace them when you move out. They cost just a few dollars, and will save you a potential kitchen cleaning charge.)
COOKING TIPS • Cook on medium. It will cook your food more evenly and reduce the chance that food will stick to the pan. • If you start a kitchen fire, DO NOT try to put it out with water. Use a fire extinguisher. • In the oven, use an oven-safe dish with a cover, or cover with aluminum foil to cook food more evenly and reduce clean up from splattering. • Use utensils and pans that are designed for heat, so they don’t melt or break. Use a potholder when carrying or transferring hot dishes.
REFRIGERATOR Set your temperature dial to the middle number. If you find your food is not cold enough, you can always adjust it later. Place an open box of baking soda inside of the refrigerator/freezer to help reduce odors. The inside shelves can be cleaned with a mild soap and water. (Failure to keep a clean refrigerator could result in a cleaning charge upon move out.)
DISHWASHER
WASHER/DRYER
Unless you want a soap suds disaster on your hands, only use detergent designed specifically for the dishwasher! When you are putting the dishes in the dishwasher, remember the water jet in the middle of the bottom rack must have room to pop up and spin or it will not clean the dishes. If the jet is blocked, it could also cause damage to the dishwasher. The key is to not overload it.
Washing machines are made to wash fabrics, not items with plastic or cotton backing such as plastic tablecloths. Do not overload the machine! If the agitator inside the machine cannot move freely due to overloading, it will cause permanent damage to the motor. Make sure you don’t leave your clothes in the washing machine overnight, or they will mildew. And no, throwing them in the dryer with a dryer sheet will not eliminate that mildew smell.
MICROWAVE Use only microwave rated cooking dishes. Clean the surface after each use if there is any food spill. Do not put anything metal or tin foil in the microwave; this will cause damage. Dishes that are used to heat food in the microwave can be very hot, even though the food may not be. Liquids that get heated for more than a minute can be extremely hot, so be careful.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL Make sure to always run the water when you use the disposal. Only small amounts of food (no bones or other hard objects) should be put in the disposal. To control odor, occasionally mix some disinfectant cleaner with water and run it through the disposal, or simply run cut-up citrus fruit through it. Running your disposal regularly will help prevent bugs/flies from finding their way into your apartment.
TILE FLOORS The kitchen floor has a no-wax finish. Use a mild cleaner to clean it. The label should say whether the product is safe for no-wax floors. If you have wood flooring in your apartment, always sweep or vacuum before cleaning. Then clean it with a microfiber cloth and a product specifically made for this floor called Allure Onestep (available at Home Depot) OR a non-rinsing, biodegradable cleaner and water.
Check your clothes labels before you dry them, to make sure you don’t shrink or ruin that shirt you love. Be sure to clean the lint filter after each use. A clogged lint filer will cause improper flow of heat and air, which can prevent your clothes from drying and can become a fire hazard. Please do not have friends over to use your laundry machines, if you do, you will be charged for excessive use of utilities as stated in your lease.
TRASH You are responsible for taking your trash from your apartment to the designated trash compactor—not outside your door. Trash left outside in breezeways is not sanitary and can lead to bug and rodent infestation, which is gross for everybody. If you fail to take your trash to the designated areas, you’ll end up with trash fines. Trust us, they aren’t cheap—and it just cuts into your weekend money!
COUNTERTOPS All counter surfaces can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Cleaners that are abrasive can cause damage to the counters. Do not put hot pots or dishes directly on the counters because they could leave a burn mark.
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how to take care
of your common area FURNITURE
Your sofa and chair have scotch guard on them to help protect from stains. However, if something is spilled on them and not cleaned immediately, it may leave a permanent stain. If you notice a stain, check with The View maintenance staff to find out how to best remove it.
WALLS
We encourage you to personalize your apartment and we know that means hanging posters and pictures throughout your place. Just be smart about it, because residents are responsible for all damage to the wall, including damage to paint due to tape marks, furniture marks, etc. We recommend 3M Command Hooks.
HEATING & COOLING SYSTEM You will have control over the temperature in your apartment. There is a temperature gauge at the top of the thermostat box that you can use to change the temperature. Having the temperature set too high or too low can cause the HVAC system to malfunction. Remember, there is only one thermostat box in each apartment. Therefore, if you set the temperature on the thermostat box, you are setting the temperature for the entire apartment. The vents are located on the ceiling, and can be opened and closed at any time.
CARPET
BLINDS
SMOKE DETECTORS
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
There are smoke detectors in the apartment for your safety. If your smoke detector starts beeping and there is no smoke in your apartment, don’t disconnect it, simply replace the batteries. The beeping generally means the battery is low. Disconnecting it will cause a break in the circuit and other smoke detectors in the apartment could start beeping. Tampering with fire safety equipment is serious,
You will notice there are fire sprinklers hanging in each room of the apartment. Do not touch or hang anything on them. If you attempt to hang anything from the sprinkler, it could activate it and flood your apartment and possibly others. Anyone who is found responsible for causing a sprinkler to discharge will be held responsible judicially and financially for all damage to The View property and the property of other residents damaged by the water. (Double Yikes!)
Vacuum often and clean up spills. Using carpet deodorizer powders or sprays will help to keep the carpet fresh and clean.
The blinds should be dusted throughout the semester.
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FURNITURE
MATTRESS
Wipe furniture with a damp cloth to keep clean. Don’t place furniture directly against the wall to avoid leaving marks. Be sure not to mark on the desk with markers, pens, or crayons.
Mattress pads are recommended because any spills could leave a stain on the mattress—and the mattress must be stain-free when you move out.
The more you clean in the beginning, the easier it will be when you move out. So clean your bathroom once a week, using products that won’t leave soap scum behind. Remember that our toilets are 1.5 liters, low flush. This means you shouldn’t flush feminine products down the toilet. If how high you fill the tub. Too much water and you could create a leak in the apartment below you. Nobody likes getting rained on indoors!
Whether one or all of the residents of your apartment are leaving, we will inspect your apartment. The terms of the lease state that the apartment must be returned in good condition with the carpet professionally person(s) vacating to determine the overall condition of the apartment and check for any damages. If there are any damages, this is an excellent time to talk with all of your roommates to determine if the resulting charges should be split evenly among the residents or if one person will accept responsibility. you may be concerned about (i.e. stains in carpet, holes in walls, etc).
conducting the pre-inspection can make no decision as to whether you will be charged. A final inspection is completed once we have received your keys. At that time, if the room/ apartment has not been left in clean condition and/or there are damages to the apartment, assessment will be determined. 10
All personal belongings must be moved Be sure there are no tacks, nails, etc in the walls Wipe down all furniture with a soft cloth to remove dust Vacuum carpet, inside closets, and under all furniture Clean all mirrors Clean all sinks and bathroom areas; remove any mold build-up The tubs and showers must be cleaned, soap scum removed Bathroom sinks and toilets must be cleaned Clean all tile floors Dust all the blinds Empty all cabinets and wipe them out Clean appliances (refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher) Put dishwasher detergent in the dishwasher and run it empty to clean it Empty the lint trap in the dryer Be sure to officially check out with The View Staff T NORMAL WEAR & TEAR DOES NOT INCLUDE: • Dirty or stained carpets • Dirty counters • Dirty appliances • Dirty bathroom • Dirty, torn, or broken furniture • Dirty or stained kitchen tile • Marks or holes on the walls • Missing furniture or contents • Torn or stained mattress
Residents are responsible for properly maintaining their apartments and leaving them in good condition upon check-out. Failure to consistently maintain condition of all areas of apartment during the term of the lease will make it difficult to properly clean/repair during move out; residents could be charged with cleaning and damage fees as a result. Please be advised that the best way to avoid these fees is to regularly clean and care for your apartment. If an outside craftsman is required due to neglect, improper use or care, damage, or accident caused by a resident, the total bill is passed onto that resident.
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