Housing Contract 2007 - 2008
Terms used in this contract:
- Housing Defined: "Housing" shall be: Location: North Campus, Building, Bed, and Unit to be assigned by UTC Housing.
- Commencement Date Defined: "Commencement Date" shall be: 08/17/2007 at 8 AM
- Expiration Date Defined: "Expiration Date" shall be: 04/30/2008: Lease End Date at 12 PM
- Resident Defined: "Resident" shall be person making housing application.
- University Defined: "University" shall be: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Student Housing Office
- Landlord Defined: "Landlord" shall be: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Student Housing Office
- Rent Defined: "Rent" shall be due and Payable on the dates shown in the following "Payment Schedule"
Fall 2007 payments are due on August 9, 2007 or per the University Bursar’s Office
Spring 2008 payments are due on December 14, 2007 or per the University Bursar’s Office
Boling Apartments - *$1725.00
Lockiller Apartments (2 Person) - *$2,354.00
Lockmiller Apartments (4 Person) - *$1,700.00
Johnson Village Apartments - *$2050.00
* These rates are estimates and are subject to change until approval by the Board of Trustees.
This Housing Contract is made and entered into by and between the "Landlord" and "Resident" under guidelines established by the "University" on the "Execution Date" on which Resident agrees to the terms and conditions of this Housing Contract.
- PREMISES: Landlord leases to Resident, and Resident leases from Landlord, rental space which consists of the exclusive use and occupancy of the bedroom (the "Bedroom") assigned to the Resident and the shared use and occupancy of the kitchen and/or living/dining area (as applicable) with other Residents (the "Roommates") of the assigned housing (the "Housing"), located on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (the "Community").
- FAIR HOUSING: Landlord does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, or national origin in the assignment of housing space.
- RESERVATION FEE: Once a student is assigned a room, resident must remit a two hundred twenty five dollars ($225) reservation fee. The $225 Reservation Fee will be deducted from the full balance of the rent owed for the room. The remaining balance will be assessed at the time other University charges are billed, typically the second week of July and early December, and will appear on Resident's Mocs Express statement. The reservation fee is refundable in full if cancellation is received by July 13, 2007. After July 13, 2007, there is no refund. Failure to pay fees or confirm attendance at the University will result in a late fee.
- VISITATION: When reserving a room in housing, resident must agree to a visitation policy, regarding when members of the opposite sex may or may not visit. Resident acting as a host may have an individual overnight guest of the same gender provided permission is secured at least one day in advance from the Resident Director. Overnight guests are not permitted unless the host is present. Guests are subject to the rules of the University and visits are limited to no more than three days. Overnight visiting by members of the opposite sex is not allowed.
- RENT: Each semester it is the Resident's responsibility to pay Resident's housing in full not later than August 9, 2007 for the Fall 2007 Academic Term and not later than December 14, 2007 for the Spring 2008 Academic Term. Arrangements for special payment schedules must be made with the University Bursar's Office. If the fee is not on Resident's MOCS EXPRESS statement the Resident is to advise the Bursar's Office of the oversight at that time. Failure to pay fees or confirm attendance at the University will result in a late fee.
- DINING MEMBERSHIP: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga requires all Residents to have a minimum $525 Declining Balance Dining Membership Plan. (The meal plan rate is subject to change).
- CANCELLATION: Housing facilities are rented for the term beginning on the Commencement Date and ending on the Expiration Date. No Resident may withdraw from the housing except in case of extreme necessity and approved by the Landlord and the University. Cancellation of registration or academic suspension does not automatically release the Resident from the contract. Any request to be released from the contract must be done in writing. Requests should include name, UTCID, and reason for cancellation. Subletting by the Resident is not permitted. Residents who are allowed to withdraw will receive a pro-rated refund and be subject to one-month additional rent assessment.
- ROOM CHANGES: Prior to occupancy for the Fall 2007 term, Resident may change rooms where available until July 21, 2007. After July 21, 2007, Resident may not change rooms without the approval of the Housing Office for the Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 terms. Resident may submit a written Request for Room Change. If the request is granted prior to occupancy, the Resident will not be assessed a change fee. If the request is granted after Resident takes occupancy, a room change fee will be assessed in the following manner: twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the first room change and one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each consecutive room change. Each Resident during the designated time frame is permitted one free room change.
- OCCUPANCY DATES: Residents are expected to take occupancy of their assigned rooms by the first day of classes. Unless official notification of a variation is received, the Landlord reserves the rights to reassign spaces not claimed by that time and charge a penalty fee equal to $225.
- ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: All Residents must be enrolled as full-time students unless exempted by the Housing Office. When a Resident ceases to be enrolled at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he/she will be required to vacate the premises within 24 hours of withdrawal from the University. The Resident will receive a pro-rated refund and be subject to one-month additional rent assessment.
- RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: All first year Freshmen are required to live on campus. Students may apply for an exception if they: live within a 45 mile radius, are married and / or have a child(ren), have medical condition preventing their ability from living in a campus environment.
- CONSOLIDATION: Landlord reserves the right to make any changes in the accommodations it deems proper or necessary. Apartments are to be occupied by maximum allowable number of Residents. In case one of the roommates moves, the Resident(s) who remains agrees to accept an assigned roommate(s) or to move to another room upon request. When available, a Resident may request a double room to be occupied privately at a higher rate.
- FURNISHINGS: Landlord provides the basic furniture necessary for each room, suite or apartment. This furniture is the property of the Landlord and cannot be moved from the housing or its designated place. The Resident(s) of each room, suite or apartment will be held responsible for loss or damage within the housingand/or its contents, and shall be assessed by the Landlord for the cost of all repairs and for replacement or moving of the furniture.
- CARE OF ROOM: As a condition of the Contract, the Resident agrees to care for his/her own room/apartment daily. Double-sided foam tape, nails, contact paper, etc. are not to be used on the walls and furniture. Staff members perform monthly inspections of rooms/apartments. Also, the Resident agrees to exercise reasonable care in the use of the common areas and non-public facilities.
- REPAIRS: All repairs to the premises are to be made only by personnel authorized by the Landlord. Repairs including those to non-public common areas necessitated by willful acts, negligence or accidents by the Residents will be charged to the Residents and are to be paid upon presentation of a bill by the Landlord by the date specified. Loss or damage caused by failure to report a malfunction of equipment or other needed repair will be the Residents’ responsibility.
- CHECK-OUT: Upon vacating the premises, on or before contract expiration, the Residents collectively and individually will be held liable for any damages and cleaning that are necessary before renting the facility to another party. Provision is made for a checkout evaluation with Landlord’s staff. Failure to execute a proper checkout with Landlord’s staff will result in assessment of administrative costs by the Landlord and will limit the Resident's recourse to paying the damage and/or cleaning fees determined appropriate by the Landlord’s staff.
- INSURANCE: The Landlord and University are not responsible for damage to or disappearance of personal possessions of the Resident under any circumstances. IN CASE OF FIRE OR OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSSES, THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT INSURE RESIDENTS' PERSONAL POSSESSIONS. RESIDENTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO INSURE THEIR OWN POSSESSIONS.
- HEALTH SERVICES: UTC students who contract for University Housing are eligible to be treated by the UTC Poly Clinic and are required to abide by the regulations thereof.
- SMOKING POLICY: The University provides a smoke-free environment. Smoking is ONLY allowed outside and must be at least 25 feet from any entrance..
- TELEPHONE SERVICES: One telephone line with local access only is provided in each apartment to be shared by Resident and Roommate(s). Resident may choose to contract with Telecommunications for a private telephone line for an additional fee. No long distance calls are to be made unless the Resident has an official charge number from the University, the Telephone Company or another private telephone agency. Calls may not be charged to the number that is listed on the telephone nor may collect calls be accepted under any conditions. Failure to abide by the proper procedures can result in disciplinary and/or legal action, and/or termination of the phone service. Applications for UTC charge accounts are available from the Telecommunications Department.
- RIGHT OF ENTRY: The Landlord reserves the right of entry into Resident rooms for the purpose of inspection, improvements, or repairs. Normally, advance notice will be given for inspections. The Landlord also reserves the right of entry without notice in case of epidemic or other circumstances of an emergency nature posing a threat to life, limb, health or property.
- QUIET HOURS: Quiet hours have been established in each apartment complex. The following hours are in effect seven days a week: Boling Apartments, Lockmiller Apartments, UTC Place Apartments, and Village Apartments 10pm - 7am.
- GAMBLING, ALCOHOL, DRUGS, WEAPONS, FIREWORKS, Grills & ANIMALS: Gambling, the use or possession of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or narcotics, visitation other than specified in the housing option (noted in the Student Handbook), the use or possession of firearms or fireworks, the use of Charcoal or Gas Grills, and the housing of cats, dogs, or other animals are prohibited, violate this contract, and are subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal from University housing.
- UNVERSITY RULES AND REGULATIONS: Residents are responsible for following all rules promulgated by the Departments of Public Safety and the Housing Department. Rules include the prohibition against candles, incense, other open flames, and Halogen Lamps. Damaging and or interfering with smoke and fire detection equipment and failure to follow fire evacuation procedures and directives from safety officers or resident staff are also violation of safety rules. Additional rules and regulations are found in the Student Handbook, other University publications, and on official bulletin boards. Each Resident is expected to abide by all University rules and regulations.
- AMENDMENTS: Any amendments to this Contract must be in writing and acceptable to both parties. The Terms of the Contract remain in effect with all changes in assignments within the agreement period.
