We know what you’re thinking. Can’t wait until move-in? We’re not so patient either. That’s why we created a list of only the most important need-to-knows for your upcoming move.
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What should I expect on move-in day?
You’ve probably already marked it in your calendar, but if you haven’t, grab a pen and jot this down. Move-in begins at 9:00am on August 17, 2022 at University Towers, August 18, 2022 at The Edge and August 19, 2022 at 23Twenty Lincoln. When you arrive for move-in, please follow the signs to check-in and pick up the keys to your new home.
If you want to avoid late charges (and who doesn’t?), you’ll want to make sure that your first installment is paid by August 1, 2022. Late charges will apply unless we have received the first installment payment within the two-day grace period (by August 3, 2022). Checks or money orders should be made payable to The Edge, 23Twenty Lincoln or University Towers and can be mailed or brought directly to our office.
You can also pay online through the resident portal using a debit card, credit card or electronic checking transfer, or by automatic recurring charge to your debit card, credit card or bank account. You can save money on convenience fees by paying with a bank account as well.
Nothing ruins move-in faster than missing paperwork (trust us). If you haven’t done so already, please submit your guarantor form. We’ll need to approve this before you’re able to move-in. No guarantor? Sign up with Leap by selecting this option on your application or by calling our office today. Alternately, you will be required to prepay the final 2 installments in advance in order to move in, as described in your Housing Agreement.
23Twenty: City of Ames (electricity) and Alliant Energy (gas)
Prior to move-in, you or one of your apartment-mates must contact City of Ames and Alliant Energy to establish service in that resident’s name prior to move-in day. Please contact your apartment mates to determine in whose name the service will be established, then contact City of Ames at 512.239.5120 to set up your electric account and Alliant Energy at 1.800.255.4268 to set up your gas account. Please be prepared to provide proof that the electricity and gas services have been established in one of your names prior to move-in day.
The Edge and University Towers: City of Ames (Electricity)
Prior to move-in, you or one of your apartment-mates must contact City of Ames to establish service in that resident’s name prior to move-in day. Please contact your apartment-mates to determine in whose name the service will be established, then contact City of Ames at 512.239.5120 to set up your account. Please be prepared to provide proof that the electricity service has been established in one of your names prior to move-in day.
It’s probably not something you normally think about, but you are required to have at least $100,000 of liability protection by the time you move in, and throughout your stay with us. This doesn’t cost much, and is designed to protect you if you accidentally cause a fire or flood. As unlikely as that sounds, if something happens, you’ll be very glad to have it. How easy have we made it to take care of this requirement? You don’t have to do anything at all; we’ll automatically charge your account $12 per installment, waive the requirement to provide separate insurance, and buy our own insurance to cover the same risks. If you have your own liability insurance and don’t want to be charged for this, please upload your insurance certificate and we’ll let you know right away if it meets the requirements. We also recommend insuring your personal property—click here for an easy option for this optional coverage.
Moving can be stressful. Checking in shouldn’t have to be. If you want to get a jumpstart on the day, click here (The Edge), click here (23 Twenty Lincoln), or click here (University Towers) for the resident portal link and register online. From here, you’ll want to make sure you can answer yes to each of the questions below:
If you answered yes to all of the above, you’re one step closer to your new home. Besides that, all you need to bring with you is a valid photo ID (and an appetite: we may have snacks waiting for you). Please click here (The Edge), click here (23 Twenty Lincoln), or click here (University Towers) to sign up for a move-in time on your desired move-in date. Contact us if you have any questions.
Worried about what to pack? Don’t. We’ve put together a master packing list for you. Quite simply, you’ll find everything you need. And nothing you don’t.
Living room
Bedroom
Kitchen
Those things you need, but you’re really not sure what category they fall in
Since we know you’ll want to spend some time getting familiar with our Community Policies, we’ve provided you with the link here. And if you want a hard copy, we can share that with you too.
Noticing a pattern here? That’s on purpose. At BlockOne, our goal is that you’ll always find what you need when you need it.
