Taking Care of Your Apartment
- Residing at the University Bluffs is considered “Off-Campus Independent Living” and Bluffs apartment living is different from living in the residence halls.
- You are responsible for the condition of your apartment and all the furniture in the apartment.
- Keeping your space clean is important and you will need to provide all cleaning supplies for the apartment.
- Any issues in the apartment must be communicated to the Office of Residential Life in a timely manner to resolve them appropriately and to minimize any other damage.
Cleaning
- You and your roommate are responsible for cleaning your apartment.
- You should take out your trash regularly, as well as clean the bathroom and kitchen thoroughly.
- Develop a cleaning schedule with your roommate and stick to it.
- The Residential Life Staff will complete routine Health & Safety Inspections to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your apartment.
Electricity
- The University Bluffs is on a separate electric grid from the main campus.
- Weather and other factors could lead to a tripped fuse or loss of electricity in your apartment.
- There is a fuse box located near the entry of the bedroom.
- If you lose electricity, first follow the fuse box legend to figure out if a fuse might have been tripped. If you see a tripped fuse, switch the fuse back into position to see if the electricity comes back on.
- If you are still without electricity, please call MUPD at 732-571-4444 or the CA on Duty at 732-647-5268 about the issue and we’ll see how best to resolve it.
Helpful Suggestions to Avoid Issues
- Be gentle when lifting your window blinds. Blinds may get caught in the locking mechanism and tear/bend slats. You will be responsible for the cost of replacement of blinds if they are broken.
- Do not flush or wash anything down the drain that may cause clogs (ex. wipes, paper towels, etc.). If you experience a clog, you must submit a service order to Facilities Management.
- When hanging things on the walls, you should only use command hooks or fun-tak/white putty (no nails or push pins) so as to not damage the walls. You will be held responsible for the damages and repairs when you move out.
- Be careful of LED light strips – the adhesive on the back could tear the paint off the wall when removed and you will be responsible for the repair.
- When showering, please crack open the bathroom window to allow hot steam to leave the bathroom. Failure to open the window in the bathroom will cause moisture to build up on the walls and ceiling and mold could grow. If you find that a build up is occurring, you should use bleach wipes or a spray for cleaning the shower walls and ceiling.