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Apartment Community Rules
We would like to welcome you and familiarize you with the apartment
community rules and regulations.
Courtesy is Contagious… Please conduct your activities in
and about the premises in a manner not to interfere with the rights,
comforts or conveniences of other Residents. Your thoughtfulness
and consideration of your neighbor will be appreciated.
These rules are part of your Lease and must be followed. Noncompliance
with these rules may be grounds for termination of your Lease.
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Antennas And Satellite Dishes
Wiring is provided inside the apartment. Residents are not permitted
to tamper with the wiring or remove the wall plate and, if the Resident’s
problem appears to be with the central antenna, the matter should
be reported to the office. This installation of antennas and “satellite
dishes” is subject to FCC regulations and special regulations
of Owner. Residents may not install any antennas, including “satellite
dishes” or “mini-satellite dishes,” without complying
with these special rules and obtaining advance approval of any installation
in a separate agreement. Any installation without such prior approval
is prohibited.
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Appliances
The use and installation of privately owned appliances such as
washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, and space heaters
is prohibited. Appliances may not be stored on apartment premises
without written permission of Owner.
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Balconies/Patios
Balconies or patios may not be used for storage or hanging clothes.
No carpeting of balconies/patios is allowed. In accordance with
local laws and safety concerns, no grilling or cooking is permitted
on balconies or patios. It is not permitted to run electric cords
from the apartment to a balcony or patio area. Birdfeeders and feeding
of other animals are prohibited. Because the appearance of individual
patios and balconies reflects upon the community as a whole, no
decorating of balcony or patio areas is permitted without written
approval from Owner.
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Children
Unattended children are not permitted in the common areas of the
premises. Residents are responsible for the conduct of their children
and their guests’ children. Residents are to instruct children
not to leave bicycles or toys in public areas.
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Deliveries
Residents must notify the office in writing of all deliveries that
require entrance into an apartment.
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Disturbances And Excess Traffic
Please have consideration for your neighbors by keeping the noise
level down at all times. Residents are encouraged to handle complaints
between themselves. However, if Resident communication does not
work, call the office while the noise is occurring. Please remember
you are responsible for your guests and their conduct.
Individual apartments, and the apartment community, are to be used
exclusively as a private residence. All business and commercial
uses are prohibited. Residents are expected to have periodic guests
and visitors at their apartment for social and family purposes.
If the number of guests and visitors is excessive in terms of total
number or its tendency to disturb fellow Residents, then Owner may
ask Resident to restrict or limit the number of visitors. Excessive
traffic from visitors or visits at unusual hours is a disturbance
and violation of these Community Rules.
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Doorways
The entranceways to the apartment must be kept clean and free of
packages, floor mats, rugs, garbage, papers, trash, boots, etc.
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Elevators (If Applicable)
Elevators are to be used for personal transportation only from
floor to floor. Do not use elevators in case of fire and severe
weather.
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Emergencies
In case of fire, evacuate the premises and call 911.
If you have a maintenance emergency, that could result in personal
and/or property damage, contact the office immediately.
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Entry System (If Applicable)
The entry system is programmed to ring on your phone line. To let
someone in press “________” on your telephone to release
the door.
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Failure To Vacate By 12:00 Noon
If Resident fails to vacate the apartment by 12:00 Noon on the
last day of occupancy, Resident will be responsible for any additional
expenses or costs Owner incurs if apartment cleaning, repair, and
turnover work cannot be completed as scheduled. These costs can
include, but are not limited to, costs for canceling or rescheduling
work order, overtime charges, costs or concessions given to any
future resident who is inconvenienced by the delay or rescheduling
of cleaning, maintenance, repair or reconditioning work. If a future
resident refuses to move into the apartment because of Owner’s
inability to deliver the apartment on time, Resident will be liable
for lost rent. Under the Lease, Resident is liable for any attorneys’
fees or expenses management incurs to enforce this paragraph.
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Garbage Collection
Trash Chutes: (if applicable). Non-recyclable trash should be securely
wrapped and placed down the trash chute. Be sure the trash chute
door is closed after depositing your trash. Please put all boxes
and large items in the trash receptacle in the underground garage.
Aerosol cans must not be put down the trash chutes.
Trash Removal: All refuse must be wrapped securely and placed in
containers provided in the designated area.
Recycling Centers: Recycling is required. There are recycling centers
located throughout the community.
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Guests
Guests must be accompanied by the host adult Resident when using
any of the facilities. Management exercises the right to limit or
prohibit guests. Owner must be notified in writing of guests of
Resident who are expected to stay in the apartment for more than
14 days per lease term. Any person staying in the apartment for
more than 14 days shall be considered an unauthorized occupant.
Excessive numbers of guests, or visits by guests, may constitute
a disturbance. See “Disturbances and Excess Traffic”
section in these Rules.
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Health And Safety
Fire Alarms: Do not tamper with fire alarms. If an alarm should
go off, evacuate the premises immediately and call 911.
Fire Doors: Fire regulations require that all fire doors including
apartment, laundry and storage rooms be kept closed at all times.
Smoke Detectors: Do not tamper with the smoke detectors. If an
alarm should go off in your apartment, evacuate the premises immediately
and call 911. Most smoke detectors have a self-testing mechanism
and must be tested by Resident on a monthly basis. Owner has the
right to test the alarms periodically.
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Heating/Air Conditioning
Heating: You can help keep your apartment warm and prevent the
pipes from freezing in your apartment by following the basic rules
below:
(1) Keep your drapes open over the heat registers at all times.
(2) Make sure that your furniture is at least 4 inches away from
the heat registers.
(3) Immediately notify us if you are having problems with your
heat.
(4) When you leave for a few days, make sure you leave the heat
on to avoid freezing of pipes.
(5) Do not open windows and/or storms.
Air Conditioning: The following will insure that your air conditioner
will operate efficiently and effectively:
Wall Units:
(1) Turn the air exchange knob to closed. This knob should always
be in the closed position. This will circulate the air inside your
apartment and close off the outside air.
(2) Turn the selector switch to cool (high or low) and set the
temperature knob between 7 and 8.
(3) Your air conditioner has a filter that should be cleaned in
hot, soapy water at least every two weeks during the air conditioning
season.
If you want your apartment to be cool when you get home, leave
your air conditioner on “low” while you are away and
turn it to “high” when you return. Closing your drapes
also helps to keep your apartment cool.
Central Air Conditioning Units:
(1) Select “cool” setting on thermostat.
(2) Select “automatic” setting on thermostat.
(3) Select desired temperature.
If you want your apartment to be cool when you get home, leave
your air conditioner on the desired setting.
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Insurance
The Owner is not responsible for any damage or injury suffered
by the Resident or Resident’s property. The Owner is not responsible
for the actions of, or any damages, injury or harm caused by third
parties, such as other Residents, guest’s intruders or trespassers.
Damages to you or your
property from casualties such as burst pipes, leaking ceilings
or basements, backed up sewer or water overflow, weather damages,
vandalism, theft, etc., will not be paid for by Owner or Owner’s
insurance.
Renter’s insurance is required per the lease terms. It is
the responsibility of the Resident to obtain and maintain in force
a current policy.
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Keys
A. There is a charge if a Resident requests additional keys.
B. If the Resident requests and apartment lock changed, there is
a charge.
C. If Resident loses a key so that it is necessary to change locks,
the charges for changing locks and new keys are to be paid by Resident.
Owner’s current charges for changing locks and supplying
additional keys are available upon request.
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Maintenance
It is our desire to maintain this community in quality condition.
We appreciate receiving written notices and requests for repairs
and preventative maintenance. Please report all requests to the
office. Generally there is no charge for repairs and maintenance;
however, if the repair is above normal wear and tear, the Resident
will be assessed the cost of repair and labor.
Plumbing: Kitchen sink disposal units cannot properly dispose of
metal, glass, paper, fibrous material, grease, or bones. The toilet
plumbing cannot accommodate sanitary products, diapers, paper other
than toilet paper, bottles, bottle caps, toys, grease, cat litter,
etc. Costs incurred for repairs due to misuse will be charged to
the Resident. Residents should not use sharp objects for removing
ice from the refrigerator/freezer. These objects can cause serious
and extensive damage to the freezer mechanism. We will charge for
the repair of such damage. Defrost the refrigerator when frost becomes
¼” thick.
Before running the dishwasher, make sure the switch on the wall,
if applicable, is turned on. Use only detergent made for automatic
dishwashers.
Miscellaneous: Do not affix any objects or adhesives to the walls,
doors or woodwork without written approval. Any damage to walls
or woodwork will be the Resident’s
responsibility. No permanent fixtures are to be placed in the apartment
without written permission.
Drapery rods and blinds are a fixed item. Please do not remove
them. Bathtubs and vanity tops should be cleaned with a non-abrasive
cleaner. Decals are not allowed to be put in the tubs. Shower curtains
must be used. Remember to always check to make sure the shower curtain
is inside of the tub.
Light bulbs and fuse replacement are the responsibility of the
Resident. The maximum wattage of light bulbs is 60 watts.
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Parking
Parking Lot: All vehicles must be registered with the office. All
vehicles parked in the parking lot must be in running condition,
have current license plates, and move on a daily (24 hour) basis.
Residents who will be leaving town must make arrangements with the
office for parking. Failure to adhere to these policies may result
in towing of the vehicle at the vehicle owner’s expense.
Vehicle repair work or vehicle maintenance performed on the premises
is prohibited.
Electric cords to vehicles are prohibited except in designated
areas for plug-in parking.
Garages: Automatic garage door openers are to be used by adult
Residents only.
Garage doors are to remain closed at all times.
Children are prohibited from playing in the garage area(s) including
in and around the garage entrance and exit doors.
Resident agrees not to store anything in violation of any statute,
regulation, or city ordinance. This includes but is not limited
to storage of explosives or highly flammable materials or goods
or any environmentally hazardous substances or materials.
Resident agrees to hold Owner harmless from any and all damages
incurred to vehicles, personal belongings and persons.
The garage area must be maintained in good and clean condition.
Vehicle repair or vehicle maintenance work is prohibited.
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Party Room (If Applicable)
Reservations must be made with the office for the party room. It
is inspected prior to and after use. The deposit for the room is
refunded if everything is in a clean, undamaged condition and Residents
of the community were not disturbed. The Resident Manager will furnish
you with the party room rules and regulations to review and sign.
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Pets
If you live in an apartment where pets are permitted, and you have
a pet, you are responsible for supervising your pet and the costs
of any damages caused by your pet. Any Resident complaints of pet
odors, noise or other pet behavior that disturbs other Residents
will be grounds for the Owner to ask you to get rid of your pet
or be in breach of your Lease and these Apartment Community Rules.
Pets are not allowed on the common areas or grounds of the apartment
community.
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Plug-ins (If Applicable)
Heavy duty UL approved grounded extension cords that meet or exceed
city and state codes must be used.
The reserved parking/plug-in assigned area has been leased only
for the specified term of the lease.
Resident agrees to hold Owner harmless form any and all damages
incurred to vehicles, personal belongings, and persons.
Vehicle repair and vehicle maintenance work is prohibited.
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Recreational (If Applicable)
Social/Fitness Center
(1) All children under age 16 must be accompanied by and adult Resident.
(2) All guests must be accompanied by and adult Resident.
(3) Game table use is limited to 30 minutes.
(4) The use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
(5) Smoking is prohibited.
All amenities provided by Owner, such as exercise equipment, pools,
saunas, and hot tubs, have some risks of use which Resident expressly
assumes by using such equipment or amenities. All equipment and
amenities are used by Resident and/or Resident’s guests and
children at their own risk. Residents should take all reasonable
precautions if using such facilities to make sure they understand
their proper use. If Resident, or Resident’s guests and children,
have any medical or physical condition that could be affected by
use of any exercise equipment or amenity, then appropriate advice
and direction from Resident’s medical advisors should be obtained
before such use.
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Rental Payment
Rent is due on or before the first day of each month in the form
of a check or money order and is to be delivered to the office or
left in the designated rent drop box. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED. Second
party checks are not accepted. Make your check payable to the apartment
community.
A late fee will be charged per your lease. Failure to pay rent,
or other charges due under the Lease, on a timely basis is a lease
violation. Owner’s assessment of a late fee partially compensates
Owner for the additional time and inconvenience in processing late
payments. The late fee does not constitute a waiver for forgiveness
of Resident’s noncompliance with the Lease. Repeated late
payment of rent may be grounds for Owner to not renew a lease or
for eviction.
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Smoking
Pursuant to Minnesota statutes, smoking is prohibited in all common
areas.
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Snow Removal
A. All vehicles must move on daily basis (every 24 hours).
B. When the snow falls, all vehicles must move to a cleaned area
free of snow.
C. Vehicles must be registered with the office.
D. Residents who will be leaving town must make arrangements for
proper parking facilities.
E. The City has specific snow plowing ordinances which prohibit
parking on streets. It is the Resident’s responsibility to
become familiar with these ordinances.
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Storage (If Applicable)
By order of the Fire Marshall, all storage lockers must have a
lock.
Storage locker rooms must be kept clear. Nothing may be stored
in the storage locker area that will not fit in your personal locker.
Items place outside lockers create a fire hazard and this is in
direct violation of the fire code. Anything found in the locker
room outside of the lockers will be disposed. We are not responsible
for stolen or damage items. Flammable liquids or any environmentally
hazardous substance or material must not be stored in the storage
lockers and storage locker rooms.
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Utilities
Owner agrees to furnish garbage collection; water and sewage service
unless the Lease provides Resident shall pay these charges. A portion
of Resident’s monthly rent may be separately allocated to
the costs of residential garbage removal.
Owner shall not be liable for an inability to furnish utilities,
or an interruption in such services, where such failure, inability
or interruption is caused by events beyond Owner’s reasonable
control.
Resident agrees not to waste, or cause to be wasted, any utilities
provided by management. Opening windows in winter, permitting water
in sinks, tubs, or toilets to run excessively and leaving lights,
TV and appliances running when the apartment is not occupied constitutes
waste.
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Window Coverings
Curtains, drapes or blinds are the appropriate window covering.
Curtains or drapes must have white material or linings facing the
exterior of the apartment. Drapery rods and blinds are a fixed item.
Please do not remove them. Vertical blinds must be in the open position
prior to moving in any direction.
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