CWU Apartment Guide 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME....................................................................................2 WHERE TO GO IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS..........................4 CAMPUS MAP...............................................................................6 IMPORTANT APARTMENT PHONE NUMBERS. ..................7 HANDBOOK..................................................................................7 RESPONSIBLE FREEDOM.........................................................7 APARTMENT STAFF....................................................................7 APARTMENT ASSIGNMENT.....................................................8 Eligibility..................................................................................8 Refusal of an Application.........................................................8 Assignment Procedure..............................................................8 Check-in Procedure..................................................................9 When a Roommate Moves Out................................................9 Moving to Another Apartment. ................................................9 PAYMENTS....................................................................................9 CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES.....................................................9 Cleaning Procedures...............................................................10 Check-out Policies for Occupied Apartments........................10 Standards Required for Apartment Common Areas...............11 APPEALS......................................................................................11 LEASE TERMINATION.............................................................11 APARTMENT CONTRACT.......................................................11 APARTMENT GENERAL INFORMATION............................13 Child Abuse/Domestic Violence.............................................13 Children..................................................................................13 Students with Dependants......................................................13 Insurance, Personal Damages, and/or Loss Liabilities...........13 Mailboxes...............................................................................14 Police Services. ......................................................................14 APARTMENT GROUNDS, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY...............................................................................14 Air Conditioning Units...........................................................14 Asbestos Information. ............................................................14 Antennas.................................................................................14 Charges and Fines...................................................................14 Cold Weather Procedure.........................................................14 Community Center/Multi Purpose Room...............................14 Energy Conservation..............................................................14 Entry of Apartments by University. .......................................14 Fire and Life Safety................................................................15 Fire Protection Responsibilities..............................................15 Smoke Alarms/Detectors........................................................15 Fire Alarm Apparatus and Fire Equipment are for Emergencies Only. ..............................................................15 Preparation in Case of Fire.....................................................15 In Case of Fire........................................................................15 Garbage. .................................................................................15 Garden Plots/Flower Beds......................................................15 General Cleanliness and Sanitation........................................16 Sanitation and Cleanliness......................................................16 Keys........................................................................................16 Key Charges. ..........................................................................16 Laundry Facilities...................................................................16 Lawn Care. .............................................................................16 Maintenance. ..........................................................................16 Maintenance Personnel Response Procedures. ......................17 Modifications..........................................................................17

Personalizing Space................................................................17 Pest Prevention.......................................................................17 Play Areas...............................................................................17 Recycling................................................................................17 Screens and Window Stops. ...................................................18 Snow Removal. ......................................................................18 Utilities...................................................................................18 APARTMENT POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS.................18 Abandoned Property...............................................................18 Alcohol and Other Drugs. ......................................................18 Animals. .................................................................................19 Appliances..............................................................................19 Barbecues/Combustible Materials..........................................19 Bicycles..................................................................................19 Cars/Vehicles..........................................................................19 Compliance with University Officials....................................20 Community Space. .................................................................20 Damages to Rooms and Public Areas.....................................20 Dropping or Throwing Substances or Objects from Windows........................................................20 Eviction. .................................................................................20 Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Equipment.......................21 Furniture.................................................................................21 Future Regulations. ................................................................21 Guest Policy. ..........................................................................21 Incense and Open Flames.......................................................21 Ledges and Rooftops..............................................................21 Lock Outs and Keys...............................................................21 Personalizing Space and Decoration Guidelines....................21 Pools.......................................................................................22 Private Enterprise...................................................................22 Publicity and Literature..........................................................22 Quiet Hours/Noise Ordinance................................................22 Removal of Obstructions........................................................22 RESNET, Acceptable Use Policy, and Violation Penalties....22 Restricted Areas......................................................................22 Roommates Space. .................................................................22 Security...................................................................................22 Sexual Harassment.................................................................22 Skateboards, Bicycles, and Scooters......................................22 Smoking and Tobacco Products. ............................................22 Solicitation and Posting..........................................................23 Stairs and Stairwells...............................................................23 Storage Units..........................................................................23 Trespassing.............................................................................23 Videotaping and Camera Use.................................................23 Water and Car Washing..........................................................23 Waterbeds...............................................................................23 Weapons. ................................................................................23 Yard Sales...............................................................................23 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS.............23 DUE PROCESS RIGHTS............................................................24 DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS...................................................24 DISCIPLINARYAPPEALS........................................................24 PARENTAL NOTIFICATION....................................................25 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACYACT (FERPA)................................................25 RELEASE OF INFORMATON..................................................25 FINANCIALAPPEAL PROCEDURE.......................................25 STUDENT CONDUCT CODE. ..................................................25

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