Note: Our crews maintain and repair only University property. The work is done at no cost to residents unless damage is the result of negligence, in which case the resident is billed for the cost of repairs. Area I includes buildings 150–167; area II includes buildings 171-190; area III includes buildings 301-359.

Abandoned Property will be disposed in accordance with Section 705.018 Florida Statutes, which states that abandoned property will be sold after 30 days if unclaimed after due notice. Any items, regardless of value, left in apartments when occupancy is terminated will be considered abandoned property. Residents will be billed for the cost incurred in storing and properly disposing of such items. Paper products, cleaning supplies, food items or any other paper products will not be stored. Only residents may claim abandoned property. Personal property sold to other residents must be transacted before final checkout.

Abandoned Vehicles will be subject to Florida State University Parking and Traffic regulations rule no: 6c2-2.009 which states vehicles....abandoned on campus, deemed as a safety hazard by FSU public safety or environmental health and safety, or failing to display a current and valid permit or decal shall be towed away and placed in commercial or university storage. Towing and storage charges, and any appropriate university fines, will be borne by the vehicle owner and must be paid before the vehicle will be released.

Air Conditioners may be installed ONLY in the spaces provided. Air conditioners may NOT be installed in windows or sliding glass doors. As this is a fire hazard, there will be a $25.00 a day charge for non-compliance. There are limitations to the size of air conditioners that can be installed next to stairways.
Units requiring more than 208- 220 voltage and 20 amperes will not run. Residents have the following options for installation and removal:

1. Have the Alumni Village staff determine whether the outlet is wired for 110 or 220 voltage and then install the unit yourself. Knockout panels are to be returned to the Main Office.
2. Have a vendor or a commercial company install the air conditioner, making sure that the voltage is checked as stated above.
3. Have the Alumni Village maintenance crew install the air conditioner for $30.00 (this includes removal). The crew will also remove air conditioners they did not install for $15.00 per unit. The charges are billed to the resident and paid with the rent.
4. Residents who install their own air conditioners must install the unit properly i.e. using a minimum of _” plywood board and caulking. Styrofoam, cardboard or heavy tape may not be used.

University-owned air conditioners cannot be moved to accommodate individual financial considerations or other individual preferences.

Appliances (i.e. stove and refrigerator) are provided in each apartment. Instructions for the use and care of your appliances (stove, refrigerator) are included in your check-in packet. Corrosive stove cleaners should not be used. They damage stove equipment. Because of the fire hazard, aluminum foil should never be used anywhere on the stove to line burner pans, rings, or oven. If you need additional information, call the Alumni Village Main Office. Under no circumstances should you attempt to adjust internal mechanisms of your appliances. Individually owned washers, dryers, garbage disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators or freezers are not allowed in apartment units.

Breezeway lights in Area I are controlled by a photo cell. Report any malfunctioning of the lights to the Alumni Village Main Office.

Brick walls in selected apartments may not be utilized to hang room decorations.

Drapes are provided by the University only in apartments with sliding glass doors. Venetian blinds are provided in all other windows. Some apartments in Area I have attachments for curtains, drapery rods or combinations. These are standard attachments, and you must furnish your own rods to fit. The installed attachments are not to be removed. Residents are responsible for any damage beyond the normal wear and tear expected for any window treatments.

Electrical outlets or plugs may not be in anyway adjusted, rewired, or tampered with. The use of multiple plugs is a safety hazard and is not permitted. Failure to comply will result in a $25.00 a day assessment until full compliance is achieved.

Fans may not be installed in windows. As this is a fire hazard, there will be a $25.00 a day charge for non-compliance.

Furniture assigned to individual apartments is owned by the University. Florida law requires an annual physical inventory, so the property must be available in the location shown on the property records. Furniture, therefore, may not be transferred or moved. The furniture assigned to individual apartments will be checked for type and condition both when the apartment is first occupied and when it is vacated. If you use your own furniture, please place casters under the legs to prevent damage to the tiles. Alumni Village apartments are furnished apartments; therefore, staff are not able to accommodate residents’ requests for removing individual pieces of University furniture. Requests for unfurnishing an apartment must be done at the Alumni Village Main Office. Residents must read and sign the furniture policy before placement on the waiting list for furniture removal. There is no guarantee furniture removal requests can be honored as it is done on a space available basis, first come, first serve. Should University furniture need repair, call the office and request repair; do not attempt to do it yourself. Second and third bedrooms are not furnished. University furniture may not be placed outside or on breezeways. Residents will be assessed the cost of replacement and/ or repair and may be referred to the Alumni Village Judicial Board for failure to comply with this policy.

Gas Heaters - Instructions for lighting gas heaters are included in your check-in packet. If you need help in lighting the heater, call the office. Never attempt to adjust or repair any part of the heater. For safety’s sake, do not store any items in and around the heater. They pose a fire hazard.

Gas Meters - Nothing may be attached to or block gas meters.

Grills may be used following the safety guidelines listed below:

(1)They do not obstruct stairways or any egress.
(2)They are stored outside apartments.
(3)They are properly secured to prevent tipping.
(4) Propane grills must be maintained in good condition to prevent any leakage—i.e. no rusting parts and all connections in proper working order.
(5) Any ashes or residue are disposed in a safe manner i.e. ashes of charcoal must be allowed to cool before disposal.
(6) Charcoal lighter fluid may not be stored on the inside of the apartment or outside. The recommendation is to purchase only in quantities that can be used immediately.
(7) No propane tanks may be stored inside the apartment.

Halogen Lamps are not permitted.

Heating - Residents may not use any additional equipment for heating without prior written consent of the university.

Keys are issued one per apartment. Extra keys are not issued. Only duly eligible residents may be issued an apartment key. Keys may not be duplicated. Residents, roommates or family members who lose or fail to return keys will be charged $25.00 for the necessary lock change. If you lock yourself out of your apartment and need a staff member to open it for you, you will be charged $5.00 during office hours and $10.00 after office hours. Guest keys may be checked out for up to two weeks. Failure to return a guest key on time will result in a lock change and a charge of $25.00 to the resident’s account. More than three failures to return guest keys on time will result in the loss of the privilege of checking out keys for guests. Residents will be charged for ANY lockout including those in which the staff locks doors left unlocked when they entered to do repairs/work requests. Staff will wait a maximum of 15 minutes for residents to be let into their apartment. If the resident does not present themselves for the service in that period of time, the charge for the call out will still be assessed to the resident’s housing account. During regular operating hours (i.e. 8:00 - 5:00) call 644-1874. After-hours, call the cell phone 443-7045. Only those eligible residents and guests who are registered at the Main Office will be allowed into apartments. Upon request, the registered guest or resident must present picture id to verify identity.

Lighting such as table lamps and floor lamps are supplied by the resident.

Light bulbs, including fluorescent tubes, are supplied by the resident. There will be a minimum charge of $5.00 for light bulbs replaced by the maintenance department.

Locks are repaired only by Alumni Village staff. Under no circumstances should residents attempt to repair or adjust door locks. Residents may not use padlocks or change locks already in use. No individually owned locking mechanism(s) are permitted.

Painting the walls with any paint other than that provided will require a charge to repaint upon vacating. If the walls are discolored or damaged beyond normal wear during occupancy, the resident will be required to pay for repainting.

Repair Requests may be made by calling 644-2035 during regular office hours (8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. weekdays) or after hours on the voice mail at 644-1874. Repair requests may be made on line at http://www.housing.fsu.edu/housing/grad/avrepair_request.htm. After hours emergency maintenance problems (i.e. flooding, inoperable plumbing, gas leaks etc.) may be requested by calling the cellular phone number 443-7045. If the cell phone does not work, call beeper number 657-8255. Leave your telephone number and the staff member will help you with the problem. Please wait until the next working day to report routine maintenance problems such as leaky faucets, running toilets etc. Please request needed repairs as soon as possible since a minor correction made immediately may prevent a major failure later. Work crews have keys to the apartments, so it is never necessary to leave apartment doors unlocked. The work crew enters an apartment for repairs if no one answers after repeated knocking. If the work crew comes at an inconvenient time, ask for them to come back at another time. Repeated refusals to allow workman to enter the apartment for repairs will result in charges made to the resident’s housing account for costs incurred, including any damage to the apartment or apartment equipment and furnishings as a result of delay in repairs. In order that prompt response is made to repair requests, requests for appointments (i.e. specific times) to do the work cannot be honored.

Shower curtains must be used for all showers and are supplied by the resident. Any damage that results from the failure to use shower beyond normal wear during occupancy, the resident will be required to pay for repainting.

Pest Control is provided, at no cost to residents. Residents must remain out of the apartment for a minimum of one hour following application of pest control spray. When bait is used, it is not necessary to remain out of the apartment. The technician will inform the resident when it is necessary to remain out of the apartment. All apartments will be treated unless the resident provides documentation from a physician requesting an exception for medical reasons.

Plaster walls are easily damaged. Wall tape picture holders will damage the paint, despite manufacturers’ claims. Please use only tack rails for pictures, mirrors, and hanging decorations.

Repair Requests may be made by calling 644-2035 during regular office hours (8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. weekdays) or after hours on the voice mail at 644-1874. Repair requests may be made on line at http://www.housing.fsu.edu/housing/ grad2000/avrepair_request.htm. After hours emergency maintenance problems (i.e. flooding, inoperable plumbing, gas leaks etc.) may be requested by calling the cellular phone number 443-7045.

Voltage - Warning: The electrical receptacle located directly below the air conditioner panel is wired at 220 or 110 volts. Do not use this receptacle until the voltage has been determined. For safety, the outlet should be turned off at the electrical panel when not in use. Electrical equipment requiring more than 208-220 volts and 20 amperes will not run.

Wallpaper or wallpaper borders may not be applied to any apartment walls, cabinets, or university furnishings. Residents will be assessed the cost of replacement or repair to damaged university-installed wallpaper. Leaving windows open during inclement weather is especially damaging and should not be done.

Water Beds are allowed only in downstairs flats.

Water heaters are provided in each apartment. Under no circumstances should residents attempt to adjust. Report any problems to the Alumni Village Main Office.