Ambassador Housing

Resident Handbook

Please read this handbook carefully. It is a part of the lease you signed with us. It provides additional information regarding policies and regulations with which you agree to comply.

Posting Policy
You may not post any announcements, bulletins, flyers, and/or posters of any kind on the premises, including hallways and room doors. You may request management approval to use the bulletin board near the office to post information for a one-week period. You must have management permission BEFORE posting any items on this board, including items For Sale. Any and all outside organizations must have management's approval before posting on bulletin boards. Posting will only be allowed from Registered Student Organizations (RSO) and must have current organizations name on the advertisement.

Evacuation Procedures
There will be a series of horns and sirens whenever the fire alarm system activates. It is imperative that you: 1. Evacuate the building as quickly as possible 2. Be cooperative with the staff members so that the evacuations will go as quickly and smoothly as possible. Please familiarize yourself with the following procedures and location of all exits. Should you have any questions please feel free to stop by the office so that we can be of assistance. 1. When the fire alarm system activates stop whatever you are doing and proceed to the nearest exit. 2. Should the alarm sound while you are in bed or washing, dress quickly because remember every second counts in an emergency situation. 3. DO NOT bother trying to save any personal belongings. 4. Once you have exited the building you need to get as far away from the building as possible. Move away from all the entrances to the building so that the Fire Department can have easy access to the building. 5. NO ONE is to re-enter the building until we have been given the all clear sign from the Fire Chief or the person in charge. Please note that if any resident is uncooperative in any way, that person is breaking Federal Laws and can be subject to prosecution with possible fines and/or imprisonment. They will also be subject to immediate eviction.

Move In Procedures
1. Tenant must report to the office to verify all monies have been paid and appropriate application and lease documents are signed and complete. 2. Tenant will receive combination for mailbox. 3. Tenant will receive 1 key card for both the room and entry doors. 4. Tenant will receive a copy of the Room Move In/Move Out Checklist. This will be completed and signed by you and the staff member assisting you. We will use this again at check-out as well as a digital photo to determine the amount of security deposit returned.

Move Out Procedures

PLEASE NOTE: If you fail to follow the appropriate check out process you automatically forfeit a minimum of half (1/2) your security deposit. 1. Tenants not renewing at the end of their lease, MUST SCHEDULE A CHECK OUT TIME with the office. Departing residents must notify the office at least one week prior to their final departure to schedule this time. A notice will be sent out by the office

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listing available check out times and dates when contracts are nearing their completion. You must have all your belongings out of your room and the room cleaned by your scheduled check out time. Management will use the Room Move In/Check out Checklist during your check out inspection to determine any damage, cleaning and/or repairs needed. These costs will be deducted from your security deposit. The key card must be returned when the check-out is complete. Failure to do so will result in a $25.00 charge. All departing tenants must leave a completed forwarding address card with the office for security deposit returns.

Kitchen Rules and Regulations

Ambassador Hall and Saluki Hall provide kitchens as a convenience for our tenants. Please familiarize yourself with the following rules to help ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility. 1. All tenants must provide their own cooking utensils. 2. All tenants must provide their own cleaning materials and detergent. 3. When cooking the exhaust fan(s) MUST BE ON. 4. When you finish cooking TURN OFF any appliance you used. 5. DO NOT put any metallic objects, including aluminum foil, in the microwave. 6. DO NOT pour any grease or oil down the kitchen or any other drain. 7. Residents are responsible for cleaning up their own mess. It is important that any grease that spattered when cooking be cleaned off the range, oven and interior of microwave, countertop, and floor. 8. If you have any question regarding the use of any appliance, please ask. 9. We are not responsible for any dishes, cooking utensils that are left in the kitchen. 10. Any dirty dishes or cooking utensils left in the kitchen will be disposed of.

Note: Illinois legal drinking age is 21 years of age or older. We will report anyone under the legal drinking age found in possession of alcohol. Alcohol is prohibited in the common areas, even by those of legal age.

AMBASSADOR HOUSING BUILDING POLICIES

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. ALCOHOL: RESIDENTS ONLY AND WITHIN ROOM ONLY, NOT IN COMMON AREAS BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING. NO COOKING IN YOUR ROOMS - VIOLATES FIRE DEPARTMENT ORDINANCES/LAW NO DISTURBANCES DIMINISHING OTHERS PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE. EATING IN DINING AREA ONLY. FIRE ALARMS ARE FOR EVERYONES SAFETY - DO NOT TAMPER. GUEST SHOULD ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESIDENT. INSECTICIDE USE BY RESIDENT IS NOT ALLOWED. KEYS SHOULD NEVER BE USED BY NON-RESIDENT. KITCHEN SHOULD BE KEPT TIDY - CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. KEEP HALLWAY IN FRONT OF DOORWAY CLEAN AND FREE OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. NEVER FLUSH WHAT YOU HAVENT EATEN - SEWER BLOCKAGE. NOISE LEVELS SHOULD NOT BE HEARD OUTSIDE YOUR ROOM. NO OPEN FLAMES (CANDLES, ETC. ) REFRAIN FROM ATTACHING ANY STICKY SUBSTANCES TO THE WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS, WINDOWS, DOORS AND APPLIANCES. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES. NO OVERNIGHT GUEST WITHOUT OFFICE APPROVAL. NO OPPOSITE SEX ALLOWED. RESIDENTS JOINTLY LIABLE FOR COMMON AREA DAMAGE. ROOMS SHOULD ALWAYS BE CLEAN & TIDY, THIS IS A CITY SAFETY ORDINANCE. RUNNING IN THE BUILDING IS UNSAFE - DO NOT RUN IN HALLWAYS. NO SMOKING INSIDE BUILDING AND ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS OUTSIDE. NO INAPPROPRIATE OR FOUL LANGUAGE - RESPECT OTHERS PLEASE. NO ILLEGAL ACTS OF ANY KIND! - IMMEDIATE EVICTION. NO WEAPONS, FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, OR FLAMMABLE ON THE PREMISES.