No Renovation or Installation The alteration or renovation of the Residence facilities, furniture, fixtures, or equipment supplied in the Room is not permitted. The lock(s) provided by the Institution are the only locks to be used to secure the door to the Room. No other locks may be installed by the Resident and the Resident may not change the keying of the lock(s) which are provided. Unauthorized changes to temperature settings or duct or diffuser settings in the Room, and any attempt to make changes to the heating system in the Room are prohibited. The Resident may not install any electrical equipment which will overload the capacity of a circuit. Altering or otherwise tampering with electrical systems is prohibited. The Resident may not install furnishings or equipment of any kind (including and not limited to; shelving, light fixtures, audio or visual equipment, satellite dishes and radio or television antenna(e)), without the prior written consent of the Manager. If any such furnishing or equipment is installed without the Manager’s consent, the Resident will immediately remove it after notice from the Manager, failing which the Manager may remove the furnishing or equipment at the expense of the Resident without further notice and without liability to the Resident for any damage to the furnishing or equipment so removed. The Resident is responsible to pay the costs of repairing all damage to the Room or Residence caused by the installation and removal of any furnishing or equipment installed by the Resident, whether installed with or without the Manager’s consent. The Resident also is liable for any damage to property of others and for any injury to or death of any person caused by the installation, existence or removal of any furnishing or equipment installed by the Resident, whether installed with or without the Manager’s consent.
Maintenance, Alteration and Repair (a) Resident is responsible for and agrees to take good care of the premises, fixtures and all common areas. Resident may not remove any of Owner’s property and will not perform any repairs, upgrades, painting, wallpapering, electric changes or other alterations of the premises without prior written consent from Owner. Resident will be responsible for damage from waste stoppages caused by foreign or improper objects or improper use in lines serving bathrooms, damage to fixtures, appliances, doors, windows, screens, damage from water faucets left on or from doors left open, and repairs or replacements to alarm devices necessitated by misuse or damage by Resident and/or guests. Extraordinary appliances or furnishings such as satellite dishes, hot tubs, pool tables, water beds or high utility- consuming devices may not be installed or placed on the premises or anywhere at the Property without Owner’s prior written consent, in its sole discretion.
(b) In the case of a malfunction of any utilities or damage by fire, water or similar cause, or any water leak, suspected mold or microbial growth, electrical problem, broken glass, broken lock or any other condition that Resident reasonably believes poses a hazard to health and safety, Resident must promptly notify Owner in writing. Owner will act with reasonable time and diligence in making repairs and reconnections; Resident may not withhold or reduce payment of rent or other charges during such time. Maintenance and repair requested by Resident will generally be performed between 8am and 8pm, unless the work is considered an emergency, in which case work may take place at any time. Owner may temporarily disconnect equipment or utilities to avoid property damage and/or to perform repairs requiring such interruption, in Owner’s sole discretion. Owner will not be liable for any inconvenience, discomfort, disruption or interference with Resident use of the premises because of ongoing repairs, alterations or improvements to the Property or any apartment.
(c) Following move-in, Resident is responsible for providing and changing all light bulbs and batteries (for smoke detectors and remote controls) in the assigned apartment. A written maintenance report requesting assistance in changing these items may be submitted for maintenance staff assistance, with extra charges payable by Resident as applicable per Owner’s published rates. From time to time, maintenance staff may enter the assigned apartment with or without notice to inspect and change furnace filters and to provide pest control.
