CWU 2021-2022 Apartment Reference Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME....................................................................................2 CAMPUS MAP...............................................................................4 IMPORTANT APARTMENT PHONE NUMBERS. ..................5 HANDBOOK..................................................................................5 RESPONSIBLE FREEDOM.........................................................5 APARTMENT STAFF....................................................................5 APARTMENT ASSIGNMENT.....................................................6 Eligibility .................................................................................. 6 Refusal of an Application ......................................................... 6 Assignment Procedure .............................................................. 6 Check-in Procedure ..................................................................7 When a Roommate Moves Out ................................................7 Moving to Another Apartment . ................................................7 PAYMENTS....................................................................................7 CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES.....................................................7 Cleaning Procedures ................................................................. 8 Check-out Policies for Occupied Apartments .......................... 8 Standards Required for Apartment Common Areas ................. 9 APPEALS........................................................................................9 LEASE TERMINATION...............................................................9 APARTMENT CONTRACT.........................................................9 APARTMENT GENERAL INFORMATION............................11 Child Abuse/Domestic Violence ............................................. 11 Children.................................................................................. 11 Students with Dependants ...................................................... 11 Insurance, Personal Damages, and/or Loss Liabilities ........... 12 Mailboxes ............................................................................... 12 University Police Services ...................................................... 12 APARTMENT GROUNDS, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY...............................................................................12 Air Conditioning Units........................................................... 12 Asbestos Information . ............................................................ 12 Antennas................................................................................. 12 Charges and Fines ................................................................... 12 Cold Weather Procedure ......................................................... 12 Community Center/Multi Purpose Room ............................... 12 Energy Conservation.............................................................. 12 Entry of Apartments by University . ....................................... 13 Fire and Life Safety ................................................................ 13 Fire Protection Responsibilities .............................................. 13 Smoke Alarms/Detectors ........................................................ 13 Fire Alarm Apparatus and Fire Equipment are for Emergencies Only . .............................................................. 13 Preparation in Case of Fire ..................................................... 13 In Case of Fire ........................................................................ 13 Garbage . ................................................................................. 14 Garden Plots/Flower Beds ...................................................... 14 General Cleanliness and Sanitation ........................................ 14 Sanitation and Cleanliness ...................................................... 14 Keys........................................................................................ 14 Key Charges. .......................................................................... 14 Laundry Facilities ................................................................... 14 Lawn Care . ............................................................................. 14 Maintenance . .......................................................................... 14 Maintenance Personnel Response Procedures . ...................... 15 Modifications .......................................................................... 15 Pest Prevention ....................................................................... 15 Play Areas ............................................................................... 16 Recycling ................................................................................ 16 Screens and Window Stops . ................................................... 16

Snow Removal . ...................................................................... 16 Utilities................................................................................... 16 APARTMENT POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS.................16 Abandoned Property ............................................................... 16 Alcohol and Other Drugs . ...................................................... 16 Animals . ................................................................................. 17 Appliances.............................................................................. 17 Barbecues/Combustible Materials .......................................... 17 Bicycles .................................................................................. 17 Cars/Vehicles .......................................................................... 17 Compliance with University Officials .................................... 18 Community Space . ................................................................. 18 Damages to Rooms and Public Areas ..................................... 18 Dropping or Throwing Substances or Objects from Windows ........................................................ 19 Eviction. ................................................................................. 19 Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Equipment ....................... 19 Furniture ................................................................................. 19 Future Regulations . ................................................................ 19 Guest Policy . .......................................................................... 19 Incense and Open Flames ....................................................... 19 Ledges and Rooftops .............................................................. 19 Lock Outs and Keys ............................................................... 19 Personalizing Space and Decoration Guidelines .................... 19 Pools ....................................................................................... 20 Private Enterprise ................................................................... 20 Publicity and Literature .......................................................... 20 Quiet Hours/Noise Ordinance ................................................ 20 Removal of Obstructions ........................................................ 20 RESNET, Acceptable Use Policy, and Violation Penalties .... 20 Restricted Areas ...................................................................... 20 Roommates Space . ................................................................. 20 Security ................................................................................... 20 Sexual Misconduct ................................................................. 20 Skateboards, Bicycles, and Scooters ...................................... 20 Smoking and Tobacco Products . ............................................ 21 Solicitation and Posting .......................................................... 21 Stairs and Stairwells ............................................................... 21 Storage Units .......................................................................... 21 Trespassing............................................................................. 21 Videotaping and Camera Use ................................................. 21 Water and Car Washing.......................................................... 21 Waterbeds ............................................................................... 21 Weapons. ................................................................................ 21 Yard Sales ............................................................................... 21 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS.............21 DUE PROCESS RIGHTS............................................................22 DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS...................................................22 DISCIPLINARYAPPEALS........................................................23 PARENTAL NOTIFICATION....................................................23 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACYACT (FERPA)................................................23 RELEASE OF INFORMATON..................................................23 FINANCIALAPPEAL PROCEDURE.......................................23 STUDENT CONDUCT CODE. ..................................................23

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