Single Student Apartment Agreement
Summer 2008
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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 for the summer period of May 12, 2008 – August 16, 2008. 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.
Rental charges begin on the date your unit is occupied. Residents are considered in occupancy when keys are issued. Failure to vacate by the ending date of your summer contract will result in the apartment overnight rate of $25.00 per person per night being charged through or until eviction, and denial of further Housings Services assignments.
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. 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 for summer term, unless otherwise defined by the University, is limited to students or individuals affiliated with Washington State University. All rental agreements are terminable by the Housing Services when the occupant ceases to be in that status. Occupancy is limited to residents who have applied and been approved for summer housing. Guests may stay up to 5 days. Housing Services reserves the right to terminate the rental agreement of any resident who willfully houses an unapproved guest in residence and/or charge the resident a penalty equal to one month’s rent.
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.
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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. To receive a parking permit, residents must have proof of ownership and a valid driver’s license. 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.
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 for Campus Life 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 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, the affected party shall be excused from performance of this Agreement.
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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 2007 Summer Rental Rates schedule (see below) is billed on the 12th of each month - NO STATEMENT WILL BE SENT. Rent is billed per person, per month with prorated adjustments based on the date the apartment is occupied or the unit is vacated and keys are returned. The monthly rental period runs from the 12th of one month to the 12th of the next month with July rent running through August 16th. If rent is not paid by the 13th, the resident agrees to pay a $25 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 questions regarding payments, please call 509-335-8625.
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.
| Chief Joseph | Nex Perce | Chinook | |
| Furnished Apartments | |||
| 2-bedroom apartment rent per person | $215 |
$180 |
$180 |
| 3-bedroom apartment rent per person | $190 |
$155 |
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| 4-bedroom apartment rent per person | $125 |
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| Unfurnished Apartments | |||
| 2-bedroom apartment rent per person | $200 |
$170 |
$170 |
| 3-bedroom apartment rent per person | $175 |
$145 |
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| 4-bedroom apartment rent per person | $110 |
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* Residents storing in Nez Perce and Chinook are responsible for paying the electrical bills through Avista Utilities. If we are notified by Avista that you have requested services be discontinued or taken out of your name, we will bill your account each month for the charges due plus a $25 handling fee.
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 – The summer application may be canceled without forfeiture by signing back onto the online application and submitting a cancellation prior to the start date of the period of occupancy. Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to your summer start will result in a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after the start date of the period of occupancy will result in forfeiture of the $150 Security/Damage Deposit. Unpaid balances will be transferred to your student account.
Termination – Terminations are not required during summer term. Resident’s leaving early may update their move-out date on their online application. Rent will be pro-rated on a daily basis based on the date the keys are returned to the Housing Reservations Office. See Single Student Apartment Termination and Checkout Information for more details.
By Housing Services - Housing Services may terminate and evict by giving advance notice in writing, under the following circumstances:
- 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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