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== Utility Setup: ==
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== Utility Setup ==
  
 
   
 
   
 
All tenants must transfer gas and electric service onto their own names through '''BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric)''' before moving in.   
 
All tenants must transfer gas and electric service onto their own names through '''BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric)''' before moving in.   
  
'''Resident Portal:'''
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== Resident Portal ==
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Confirm that you have received login information for the '''Downtownian Portal''' and have successfully set up your resident account. This is where you'll access your payment history, maintenance requests, and important notices.   
 
Confirm that you have received login information for the '''Downtownian Portal''' and have successfully set up your resident account. This is where you'll access your payment history, maintenance requests, and important notices.   
  
'''Account Balance:'''
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== Account Balance ==
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You '''security deposit and first month's rent''' must be paid in full, with a '''$0 balance''' shown on your account prior to receiving keys.
 
You '''security deposit and first month's rent''' must be paid in full, with a '''$0 balance''' shown on your account prior to receiving keys.
  
'''Renter's Insurance:'''
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== Renter's Insurance ==
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Upload proof of '''active renter's insurance''' (one policy per resident) to your Downtownian Portal before you move-in date.
 
Upload proof of '''active renter's insurance''' (one policy per resident) to your Downtownian Portal before you move-in date.
  
'''HVAC Filter:'''
 
Management will replace the HVAC filter before you move in. After that, it is you responsibility to replace the filter approximately '''every three (2) months''' to maintain good air quality and system efficiency.
 
  
'''Light Bulbs:'''
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== HVAC Filter ==
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Management will replace the HVAC filter before you move in. After that, it is you responsibility to replace the filter approximately '''every three (3) months''' to maintain good air quality and system efficiency.
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== Light Bulbs ==
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Your unit will be provided with working light bulbs at move-in. After that, residents are responsible for purchasing and replacing bulbs as needed.  
 
Your unit will be provided with working light bulbs at move-in. After that, residents are responsible for purchasing and replacing bulbs as needed.  
  

Revision as of 16:14, 9 October 2025

Before you move into your new home, please make sure the following steps are completed to ensure a smooth start to your residency:


Utility Setup

All tenants must transfer gas and electric service onto their own names through BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric) before moving in.


Resident Portal

Confirm that you have received login information for the Downtownian Portal and have successfully set up your resident account. This is where you'll access your payment history, maintenance requests, and important notices.


Account Balance

You security deposit and first month's rent must be paid in full, with a $0 balance shown on your account prior to receiving keys.


Renter's Insurance

Upload proof of active renter's insurance (one policy per resident) to your Downtownian Portal before you move-in date.


HVAC Filter

Management will replace the HVAC filter before you move in. After that, it is you responsibility to replace the filter approximately every three (3) months to maintain good air quality and system efficiency.


Light Bulbs

Your unit will be provided with working light bulbs at move-in. After that, residents are responsible for purchasing and replacing bulbs as needed.