College Court Apartments Specific Policies &
Procedures
The following policies and procedures are College Court
Apartment specific.
All policies applying to traditional age students (with the sole
exception being the visitation policy) are also strictly applicable
to College Court residents.
Furnishings include a kitchen table (with chairs), desk, dresser
and bed (your choice of either a single and/or double bed(s) may
be provided based upon availability). You are expected to
provide your own kitchen utensils, linens, carpets, shower
curtains, telephone, and window coverings with appropriate
hardware.
Rent includes electric, gas, sewage, water, garbage, local
telephone service and Concord University basic cable. A utility
room with coin-operated laundry facility is located in building B.
Garbage may be disposed in the dumpster located in the parking
area. College Courts has its own designated parking area without
assigned parking spaces. A specific decal is required to park in
the College Court parking lot. Parking for additional vehicles,
or for visitors, is available in the next closest parking lot located
behind the Nick Rahall Technology Center. Please do not park
directly behind Wooddell Hall as those spaces are designed for
Wooddell Hall residents only. Vehicles are not to be parked or
driven on grassy areas at any time, or for any reason.
Rent Payment
Rent is due and payable on the first day of occupancy, and
thereafter, due the first day of each month and payable no later
than the fifth day. Please note, rent payments must be made at
the Business Office and is not collected at the Office of Housing
and Residence Life. Failure to fulfill rent obligations within the
designated time period will subject the resident to eviction with a
seven-day notice. Please note, there will be a late fee of $20.00
per month for those residents who fail to pay their rent when
required.
The first day of occupancy occurs when the student completes a
Record of Residency and is provided keys. The last day of
occupancy is defined as the day keys are appropriately returned
and the apartment is deemed to be in an acceptable condition by a
Residence Life staff member.
To properly check out, the resident should arrange with the
Resident Director or designee, at least 72 hours in advance, a time
for an inspection of the apartment to determine any damages or
charges to be deducted from the reservation fee.
Leased Premises
The student has the right to occupy an apartment shared with
spouse and/or dependent offspring, to share the use of student
common facilities and grounds of the complex.
The university reserves all rights concerning assignments of
leased premises, although it will endeavor to meet student
preference whenever possible. If the premises are rendered
totally this lease shall immediately cease upon payment of rent
apportioned to the day of such occurrence.
Subletting is not permitted for any reason. This policy is strictly
enforced. In addition, no resident is permitted to house another
non-family member (especially free of charge) for any reason
without prior consent of the Housing Department.
College Court Specific Visitation Policy
Resident students are not permitted to have live-in roommates and
this policy is strictly enforced. If a resident is found to have a
live-in roommate, the resident is subject to disciplinary action
up to an including termination of rental or leased premises. The
University will not permit cohabitation by unmarried individuals
on campus.
Apartment Inspections
Announced inspections are held approximately every month, with
notices posted at least 24 hours in advance announcing the date
of the inspection. Each apartment is inspected for excessive
“clutter” and/or to ensure the maintenance of sanitary living
conditions. The general appearance of each apartment affects
others and is considered a matter of health, welfare, and safety.
Please note:
1. Apartments are to be used as living units only. Commercial operations may not transpire therein.
2. Only immediate family members are permitted to occupy the premises.
3. Residents must make certain that the apartment’s smoke detector functions appropriately at all times. If the smoke detector does not work correctly, please report its condition to a Resident Life staff member immediately.
4. Supplemental heating units are strictly forbidden.
Apartment Care
Residents of the College Courts are responsible for general
housekeeping of their own apartment. This includes, but is not
limited to, cleaning of floors, regular vacuuming, cleaning kitchen
appliance, bathroom fixtures, and any other work that improves
the aesthetic appearance of the apartment.