Things to do before you leave

There are many things to think of when leaving your accommodation – so we’ve put together a handy checklist to ensure you don’t forget anything. Some of these things you’re asked to do as part of your accommodation contract.

Living with one of our partners? Make sure to follow any of their rules before you move-out. The below is a great guide though. Remember: always leave your accommodation as you found it.

Bedroom

Vacuum floor
Empty and clean all wardrobes, cupboards and drawers
Remove all posters, stickers, Blu Tack, and sticky tape from the walls and doors
Ensure all rubbish has been removed and disposed of correctly (in the refuse or recycling bins)
Switch off the light and heater
Close and lock your window
Lock your room door

Kitchen

Empty all cupboards and drawers
Remove all rubbish and glass bottles and dispose of them correctly (in the refuse or recycling bins)
Remove all food from the freezer and fridge and dispose of it correctly. If you have non-perishable, unopened food, please see 'Unwanted items' below.
Wipe kitchen surfaces and mop the floor

Other

Please ensure the rest of your flat, including any bathrooms/toilets, are cleaned and that all rubbish is removed
Any unopened post in the hallway can be handed in to reception. Please remember to change your address when purchasing anything online as we are unable to store any post. You can do this through the Royal Mail website.
If you have a bike, please ensure it is removed from the bike stores as we are unable to store it. Any bikes left will be removed over the summer and disposed of.

Unwanted items

If you don’t want to take everything home with you, or simply haven’t got the space, you can donate any unwanted clothes, shoes, accessories, books, kitchen utensils, DVDs, or small electrical items to the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Donation bins can be found at:

The Vale – Maple Bank car park and Shackleton reception
Selly Oak Village – Jarratt Hall Courtyard
Pritchatts Park Village – Lower car park

Please note that the BHF cannot accept duvets, pillows, hangers, or broken items.

You can also do your bit to reduce food waste by donating any in-date, unopened and non-perishable food to Birmingham Food Bank. These items can be dropped off at Shackleton and Jarratt Hall receptions.

If you live at Pritchatts Park, you can donate to the Community Pantry instead.

Community Pantry donation locations

Storage

We are unable to store any belongings for you over the summer.However, we work with LOVESPACE, a company that will collect your stuff directly from your accommodation and store it for as long as you need them to, to offer you an easy storage solution. LOVESPACE will deliver your belongings back to you at any UK address.

Find out more about LOVESPACE