Single Student Apartment Agreement
Academic Year 2008-2009
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Agreement Between Resident and Housing Services
All residents of University-owned housing are required to sign leases called rental agreements. In signing your rental agreement, you have agreed to be responsible for any damage or breakage occurring in your apartment beyond normal wear and tear and to maintain your apartment in a clean and orderly condition.
The assignment of a particular apartment by the University to you and your lease of premises from Housing Services does not include the right to use such premises for any business or professional purposes, for storage of commodities for sale, or for any purpose other than personal residence.
The apartment rental agreement is an obligation for the entire regular academic year or until the end of the regular academic year if the resident group or an individual moves in after the academic year begins. Students who sign a rental agreement for the same Housing Services apartment become co-tenants; each being individually liable for all financial obligations resulting from rents, damages and any fees that may apply as related to the rental of a specific apartment unit. A student’s monthly rent amount may change if the number of people leasing a particular apartment varies during the course of the academic year. Apartment vacancies may be assigned by Housing Services as needed.
Guests who stay longer than five days are deemed to be residents and will be expected to sign a rental agreement and abide by the terms and conditions outlined in that document providing the apartment does not exceed a one person per bedroom limit. Housing Services also reserves the right to terminate the rental agreement of any resident who willfully houses an individual NOT ON the rental agreement and/or charge the resident full rent for the apartment from the beginning date of the rental agreement in addition to a penalty equal to one month's rent.
Damage/Security Deposit
The $150.00 deposit required with each application for housing
is a damage/security deposit and is not applicable as part of the
rent. Housing Services agrees to refund the $150.00 damage/security
deposit to the resident at the completion of the agreement, provided
no damage or cleaning charges are assessed, and no other amounts
are due to the University. The damage/security deposit will be
forfeited if this rental agreement is cancelled or terminated prior
to occupancy.
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Debt Collection
Unpaid rent and charges for cleaning, damage to property, equipment
and furnishings are an obligation by the resident to Housing Services.
Washington State University’s Registrar will not issue transcripts
until full settlement has been made. If the account is assigned
for collection, the resident agrees to pay reasonable attorney
fees, collection costs, and interest at 12% per annum. Requests
for future housing will be considered only if payments are current.
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Eligibility for University Housing
Eligibility to rent from Housing Services, unless otherwise defined by the University, is limited to students of Washington State University. All rental agreements are terminable by the Housing Services when the occupant ceases to be in that status.
Housing Services reserves the right to deny future housing assignments to residents with a history of more than one delinquency letter, more than one notice to vacate, cleaning and damage charges in excess of $200, or other factors that are indicative of poor credit history. Housing Services reserves the right to deny future housing assignments to residents with a history of violating the policies within this lease agreement and/or violating the WSU Standards of Conduct for Students and other relevant provisions in the Washington Administrative Code.
Keys
Apartment keys are the property of Housing Services and may not be duplicated. All keys must be returned to the Reservation Office by the date stated on the Notice of Termination or on the date that the rental agreement is cancelled or the date of the end of the rental agreement period. Keys may not be passed to a replacement roommate. Failure to return the keys will result in the following nonrefundable key charges: $40 for door, $10 for mail, and $5 for laundry room.
Residents may not put their own locks on any door in their apartment.
If locks are found they will be removed and the resident charged.
Lead-Based Paint
The federal government has enacted legislation regarding
the abatement and disclosure of lead-based paint in certain non-exempt
housing. Pursuant to federal law (24 C.F.R. Part 35 and 40 C.F.R.
Part 7450), beginning September 1996, Washington State University
must disclose any known lead-based paint hazards upon the lease
of non-exempt residential property built prior to 1978. Housing
Services is in compliance and aware of its responsibilities under
42 U.S.C. 4852(d).
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Lead Warning Statement
Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not taken care of properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, landlords must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and distribute information on lead poisoning prevention. Housing Services is in compliance and aware of its responsibilities 42 U.S.C. 4852d.
Lessor's Disclosure
- Presence of lead-based paint or lead based paint hazards:
- Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in Chief Joseph Village. One sample from a living room wall was above the acceptable limits. Another test was done on the same wall and the sample was well within the EPA limits.
- Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are NOT present in Chinook and Nez Perce Apartments.
- Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in Lessee's apartment.
- Records and reports available to the lessor:
- Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records, reports, and the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in Lessee's apartment.
- Lessor has no report or records pertaining to lead-based and/or lead-based paint hazards in Lessee's apartment
Noise Policy
No boisterous noises or belligerent conduct will be committed on
or about the premises. Residents and/or their guests who repeatedly
violate policies will be asked to vacate Housing Service and pay
all appropriate charges.
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Parking
All vehicles parked in Housing Services lots are required to display a current Housing Services parking decal. All vehicles --including automobiles, motorcycles, mopeds, trucks, vans, recreational vehicles, boat trailers, utility trailers, campers, and motor homes -- parked on the premises must be operable and have valid current license plates. “Operable” means the vehicle must have air in the tires, have all major components intact, including windows and windshield. Vehicles may not be used to store items on a permanent basis, which are not allowed in Housing Services. Any violation of the foregoing will subject the vehicle to being towed at the expense of the vehicle owner or operator.
All vehicles, including motorcycles and mopeds, must be parked in designated parking areas only. All vehicles are prohibited from lawns, walkways, stairwells, and balconies. Vehicles parked in the non-parking areas will be ticketed. Housing Services reserves the right to impound (immobilize) any illegally parked vehicle at the owner’s expense. Housing Services assumes no responsibility in the event of damage resulting from the impounding or storage of any illegally parked vehicle.
No gasoline-powered vehicle or other combustible items can be parked
or stored inside any Housing Services apartment or storage area.
Vehicles found stored in such living areas will be impounded and
stored at the owner’s expense.
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Pets
No animal, bird, or reptile will be kept, fed or harbored on or about the premises. Fish are the only exception to this policy. The maximum size of containers that will be allowed is a 30-gallon aquarium tank. Housing Services will assess a $50.00 fee for the first violation, which will be charged to your account. In addition, residents found to have a pet in their apartment will be given notice to remove the pet and provide evidence of removal within a specified time, or vacate the premises in accordance with the rental agreement. Second violations of this policy will result in termination of the rental agreement.
Property/Liability
Apartments must be kept neat and clean at all times and the sidewalks and stairwells kept free of obstacles. Residents may use the premises as a dwelling only. No alterations or physical modifications may be made to the premises or furnishings. Residents may not install any air conditioner or antenna, including satellite dishes or mini-satellite dishes, upon either the interior or exterior of the building including windows and balconies. Maintenance Services may install them, for a fee, upon request. No destruction to the premises or furnishings is allowed. No condition that creates a fire hazard may be kept or permitted. No additional locks may be added to exterior or interior doors. Charcoal burners and other open flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction. Washers and dryers will not be used or stored within a residence.
The resident must pay for costs of opening and repairing plumbing and other repairs that arise due to clogging or stoppage by any material, substance or object placed in the plumbing, or freezing of pipes due to resident negligence. Housing Services reserves the right to adjust the temperature setting in individual apartments when weather conditions warrant. Housing Services will dispose of any personal property left on the premises by the resident after he and/or she vacates according to University Policy and the law.
Housing Services does not assume any liability for the loss, damage, or theft of any personal property; or for damage or injury resulting from explosion, fire, mechanical failure of water, steam, or gas lines, or from any defective wiring, or the negligence of any other occupants of the building; the resident agrees to hold Housing Services harmless for any such damage to himself/herself or to any personal property on the premises. Residents wishing to protect themselves from the possibility of such losses should obtain appropriate insurance.
Housing Services agrees to keep the roof, floor, walls, and windows in a good state of repair.
If the University’s performance of obligations under this
Agreement is materially hampered, interrupted, or interfered with
by reason of any fire, casualty, lockout, strike, labor conditions,
unavoidable accident, riot, war, imminent risk of serious harm
to community health and welfare or other acts of God, or by the
enactment, issuance, or operation of any municipal, county, State,
or federal law, ordinance or executive, administrative, or judicial
regulation, order or decree, or by any local or national emergency,
Housing Services may cancel this rental agreement and refund to
resident(s) any unearned rent already paid.
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Regulations
While on the premises, resident(s) and guests will abide by all
local, state and federal laws and WSU rules and regulations. An
agent of Housing Services may enter the premises at any reasonable
hour for purpose of inspection, to make repairs, or to show premises.
To protect a resident’s privacy, notice of entry will be
given whenever possible; however, Housing Services reserves the
right to enter without notice for purpose of inspection or to make
repairs when conditions warrant. Housing Services will give
advance notice when pest control procedures are going to take place.
Residents
agree to allow pest control personnel to spray their apartment
when it is deemed necessary by WSU. Residents will also prepare
their apartment for spraying before pest control personnel arrive. The premises rented to the resident(s) is part of the housing operated
by Housing Services and the resident(s) agrees that he/she will
comply with all current and future rules or regulations adopted
by WSU that apply to said housing.
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Rental Rate/Payment Schedule
The monthly rental rate, as stated in the Single Student Apartments 2008–2009 Rental Rates schedule is billed on the 17th of each month - NO STATEMENT WILL BE SENT. A prepayment of the first month’s rent, for fall semester, is due by July 1, 2008 unless the financial aid payment option was requested on your application. Each subsequent month’s rent is due on the 17th of the month, beginning with September 17, 2008. The monthly rental period runs from the 17th of one month to the 16th of the next month. If rent is not paid by the 17th, the resident agrees to pay a late payment fee and the resident will receive an electronic "Notice of Overdue Account" which will be found in myWSU (http://my.wsu.edu). Students whose rent checks are returned unpaid by the bank will be charged a non-sufficient funds fee in addition to the late payment fee. For students contracting spring 2009 only, rent begins on January 7, 2009 or the date keys are picked up, whichever is earlier. The rent from January 7, 2009, to January 17, 2009, is due prior to key pick up unless the financial aid payment option was requested on your application. Each subsequent month’s rent is due on the 17th of each month, beginning January 17, 2009. For questions regarding payments, please call 509-335-8625. For more information about rental rates, see our Rate Estimator.
| Washington State University - Single Student Apartments | |||
| 2008- 2009 Monthly Rental Rates | |||
| Chief Joseph | Nez Perce | Chinook | |
| Furnished apartments | |||
| 2-bedroom Apartment | $850 | $720 | $720 |
| Rent Per Person* (if apartment is fully occupied) | $425 | $360 | $360 |
| 3-bedroom Apartment | $1,125 | $930 | |
| Rent Per Person* (if apartment is fully occupied) | $375 | $310 | |
| 4-bedroom Apartment | $980 | ||
| Rent Per Person* (if apartment is fully occupied) | $245 | ||
| Unfurnished apartments | |||
| 2-bedroom Apartment | $800 | $670 | $670 |
| Rent Per Person* (if apartment is fully occupied) | $400 | $335 | $335 |
| 3-bedroom Apartment | $1,050 | $855 | |
| Rent Per Person* (if apartment is fully occupied) | $350 | $285 | |
| 4-bedroom Apartment | $880 | ||
| Rent Per Person* (if apartment is fully occupied) | $220 | ||
| *Apartment group members who remain in an apartment where one or more residents have vacated will be responsible for the payment of the total rent for the balance of the agreement period. | |||
Note:
- Rent includes Cable TV, water, sewer and garbage.
- Rent at Nez Perce and Chinook Village does not include electricity.
- Rent at Chief Joseph includes electricity.
- University water is fluoridated.
- Residents make their own arrangements for telephone and internet services.
Housing Services has the right to increase the monthly rent during the term of this rental agreement. The resident will be given a 60-day written notice of any such increase. The resident may terminate the rental agreement with 30-days notice should the rental increase be unacceptable. Notice of rent increase will be sent via myWSU to each affected resident.
This rental agreement will remain in force even though the rental
rate for the apartment may change during the resident’s occupancy.
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Subletting
This agreement is not assignable, nor is the premises or any part
to be sublet without the written consent of the Director of Housing
Services or his/her designee. Residents found to be in violation
are subject to termination of their rental agreement and eviction
from Housing Services apartments.
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Termination
By the resident(s):
Cancellation - - A cancellation received by July 1, 2008 will result in forfeiture of the security deposit. Residents canceling the rental agreement after July 1, but before taking occupancy of the contracted apartment will incur a cancellation fee of $300 in addition to forfeiture of the security deposit. Unpaid balances will be transferred to your student account.
Termination -All tenants of an apartment may terminate occupancy at any point by each tenant individually filing a Notice of Termination. A termination fee will be charged for each individual departing prior to May 16, 2009. The termination fee is based on the date the unit is vacated & keys are returned to the Housing Office. Beginning August 17, 2008 the termination fee is $600. This fee will remain in effect through December 16, 2008. Beginning December 17, 2008 the termination fee is $300. This fee will remain in effect through May 16, 2009. WSU will waive the termination fee for an individual: who officially withdraws from WSU, who will be student teaching outside of the Pullman area, who graduates from WSU, who participates in an internship outside of the Pullman area, or who is participating in a WSU sponsored study abroad program. See Single Student Apartment Termination and Checkout Information for more details.
If the Notice of Termination is received no later than the 1st day of the month that the resident will be leaving, rent will be charged only through the night of the16th of that month, as long as keys are received by Housing Services by no later than the morning of the 17th. If the Notice of Termination is received after the first day of the month the resident will be leaving, rent will be charged through the next monthly billing period. Apartment group members who remain in an apartment where one or more residents have vacated will be responsible for the payment of the total rent for the balance of the agreement period. WSU will adjust the rent based on when vacating individuals provided their Notice of Termination to Housing Services.
Residents who plan to leave at the end of Fall Term, December 17, 2008 through December 22, 2008, and are eligible for waiver of the termination fee, will be charged a daily rate (with pro-rated adjustment to be made after keys are returned & checkout completed) if both of the following conditions are met:
- The termination notice is received by Housing Services by December 1, 2008
- The apartment is vacated & keys are received in the Housing Reservations Office by December 22, 2008
If the apartment is vacated and keys are returned after the 22nd, residents will be responsible for rent for the entire month of December.
By Housing Services - Housing Services may terminate and evict by giving advance notice in writing, under the following circumstances:
- Failure to maintain eligibility.
- Failure to pay first month’s rent by July 1, 2008.
- Failure to pay rent.
- Failure to abide by, and adhere to, rules and regulations written herein or added hereafter, or to abide by other pertinent University regulations and policies.
- Repeatedly disturbing other residents and/or violating WSU policies.
Housing Services will send a written notification of eviction
via an agent of Washington State University a minimum of 5 days
prior to the eviction date for any breach of this agreement. By
signing this agreement, the resident agrees the resident is granting
a Housing Services representative the authority to enter the apartment
on or after the eviction date to remove anything of the resident's
that is still in the apartment including the resident. Any property
the University removes shall be placed in a Housing Services warehouse
for storage. The resident may reclaim such property at the discretion
of the Director of Housing Services after the resident has paid
all charges due Washington State University under this agreement.
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Utilities
The resident(s) will provide his/her own electricity for the rental
unit, except at Chief Joseph (Chief Joseph rent includes utilities),
and will pay any and all charges for utility services or delinquencies.
Cable TV is provided by the university and included in rent. Telephone
and/or Internet service are at the resident’s option. The
University reserves the right to bill individual student accounts
for any portion of unpaid utility services or delinquencies that
have reverted to Housing Services due to resident nonpayment. Failure
to maintain utility service to the unit may result in eviction.
A $25 handling fee will be charged for each utility billing handled
by Housing Services. Hot water units must be maintained at 120-degree
temperature; changing the temperature setting is a violation of
the policies of Housing Services..
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Weapons/Explosives
For reasons of safety and noise control, no explosives, including
primers, powder, dynamite caps, firecrackers and pyrotechnics are
allowed. The possession of small arms ammunition, when properly
stored in apartments without firearms present is not considered
a violation of this policy. Weapons of any kind including pistols,
rifles, air guns, knives, slingshots, crossbows or martial arts
tools may not be stored or used in Housing Services apartments.
Toy guns and activities such as “Assassin” are prohibited.
Authorized storage facilities for firearms are located in the Public
Safety Building.
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