Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University move-out checklist for student housing.

When spring finals wrap at the start of May, the residence halls close within a day and CollegeTown and West Tennessee Street leases turn over fast. Walk each room with your move-in photos open so your move-out record lines up surface by surface.

Where students live near Florida State University

suite-style hallsapartment-style hallsliving-learning communitiesby-the-bed furnished complexesoff-campus houses

On-campus housing

Landis Hall suite-style
Wildwood Hall suite-style
Dorman Hall suite-style
Cawthon Hall suite-style
Ragans Hall apartment-style
Traditions Hall apartment-style

Off-campus areas

CollegeTown — Dense walk-to-campus district off Madison Street with newer mid-rise student buildings; document parking-garage units, balconies, and shared amenity spaces.
West Tennessee Street — Major corridor west of campus lined with purpose-built student complexes; document furnished bedrooms, shared common areas, and pool or gym amenity wear at move-in.
Midtown — Older neighborhood between campus and downtown with houses, townhomes, and converted rentals; document whole-unit condition, flooring, and yard or porch features.
All Saints District — Arts-and-rail district near Gaines Street with lofts and renovated rentals; document original finishes, exposed surfaces, and any pre-existing wall and floor marks.

What to document near Florida State University

Off-campus near Florida State University — in areas like CollegeTown and West Tennessee Street, units are commonly leased by the bed, so photograph your own bedroom and bathroom in full and keep separate, timestamped wide shots of the shared kitchen, living room, and bathrooms.

Because most off-campus units here come furnished, record each provided piece on its own — desk and chair, bed frame and mattress, dresser, and any couch or table — so the move-in condition of every included item is on file.

Tallahassee's Gulf-adjacent humid subtropical climate means heavy summer humidity and rain, so document HVAC and window units, bathroom and closet corners, and any baseboard or wall areas prone to moisture marks.

Florida State University move-out week

Re-shoot every room against your move-in photos, matching suite bathrooms, kitchens, and bedroom walls angle for angle.
Capture high-humidity trouble spots: HVAC vents, window-unit areas, closet corners, and any moisture or condensation marks.
Document shared and amenity spaces (common rooms, balconies, apartment kitchens) that roommates also used.
Finish your photo record before the hall closing time or your off-campus lease end so nothing is left undocumented.

Florida State University move-out photo checklist

Photograph your own bedroom and bathroom after packing, kept separate from shared spaces.
Capture wide room photos first, then close-ups of changed or repaired areas.
Record every included furniture piece on its own — desk, bed frame and mattress, dresser, and any couch or table.
Document cleaning condition, keys, windows, doors, fixtures, and floors.
Save the final record before checkout appointments, elevator windows, or travel.

Common questions

What should Florida State University students photograph before moving out?

Photograph each room after packing, then close-ups of your bedroom, bathroom, the furnished items that came with the unit, cleaning condition, and any changed areas. Whether you are leaving a hall like Landis Hall and Wildwood Hall or an off-campus place in CollegeTown, keep your own room separate from shared spaces.

When do Florida State University leases and residence halls close?

Move-out is generally around early May. On-campus residence halls commonly close within about a day of your last final, so plan your photos before checkout.

What local conditions should Tallahassee students watch for in move-out photos?

Is this legal advice?

No. This checklist is a documentation aid. Follow your lease, housing-office process, landlord instructions, or qualified guidance for legal questions.

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