A security deposit is a fee you pay when signing a lease. If something is damaged in your apartment, the funds to repair the damage are drawn from the security deposit. If nothing is damaged, then you have the best chance of getting your deposit back when you leave your apartment.

When it comes to daily living in your apartment in Alachua, FL, you can protect your security deposit by:

• Following the lease terms to the letter.
• Paying rent on time every month.
• Frequently wiping down cabinets and vacuuming floors.
• Cleaning the carpet as soon as possible anytime there are spills or other messes, which helps prevent staining.
• Telling the office right away about any repairs you need. (If you wait to tell us about a needed repair, it could result in a more extensive and costly problem.)
• Removing garbage from the apartment frequently.
• Washing your kitchen and bathroom floors weekly.
• Regularly cleaning your stove, oven, microwave, and refrigerator.
• Maintaining windows and windowsills by dusting and cleaning often.
• Cleaning and maintaining small, often overlooked items and fixtures, including switch plates, crown moldings, and entryways.
• Running ventilation fans for ½ hour after cooking and for ½ hour after showering to remove moisture from your home.

Our staff takes great pride in maintaining our community and we’re so pleased that our residents follow suit, making One 51 Place a wonderful community in which to live. If you are looking for an Alachua apartment to call home, our team invites you to stop by One 51 Place for a community tour.