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� � 9-20 BOILERMAKER 1 0 COUNTRY � 2 YOUR GUIDE TO � OFF-CAMPUS � HOUSING AND LIVING � smart home community Opening in Fall 2019, discover a brand-new Purdue affiliated smart home apartment community featuring Purdue’sfurnished studio, one-, two-,Premier and four-bedroom units. Enjoy on-campus living with off-campus convenience. COMMUNITY AMENITIES • Located on Purdue University campus • Crave Food Hall at Discovery Park • Smartphone video intercom system • 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center • Gaming lounge • Outdoor courtyards with bike storage, fire pits and green space • Communal thinker, meeting rooms, and group collaboration spaces • CityBus stop in front of community • Close to coffee shops, retail, and restaurants APARTMENT AMENITIES • .Fully furnished studio, two-, and four-bedroom units • IOTAS smart home technology – control your lights, locks, thermostat and more on-the-go • High-speed wireless included • In-unit washer and dryer • Marble and quartz countertops • Two modern interior design scheme options • Wood-style flooring Visit our website for LiveAspirePurdue.com the latest specials 765-876-3062 • [email protected] ON BEHALF OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY AND THE CITY OF WEST LAFAYETTE, WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY! We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the area and everything it has to offer. This guide is filled with a wide variety oflocal and campus resources. We hope you will utilize these resources to become an educated and engaged participant in the community. This guide will help you: ä Understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant and a neighbor. ä Review the policies and guidelines that have been established to ease your transition into off-campus living. ä Recognize the safety and security resources available to you. ä Learn tips beneficial to having a successful rental experience. Through collaboration and partnership, Purdue and West Lafayette are dedicated to providing you with services that create a clean, comfortable and safe living environment. We hope you have a great year. Beth McCuskey John Cox Vice Provost for Student Life Chief of Police Purdue University Purdue University John Dennis Troy Harris Mayor Chief of Police WELCOME City of West Lafayette City of West Lafayette INSIDE BOILERMAKER COUNTRY 2-3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR LEASE 16-17 CAMPUS SUPPORT Why You Need Renters Insurance Title IX, Purdue and You What Is a Security Deposit? Counseling and Support Services Know Your Rights and Responsibilities Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education Common Student Regulations 4 HOW TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR Office of the Dean of Students Local Laws and Regulations Parent & Family Connections 6-7 CODES YOU NEED TO KNOW The Guide to Parking and Trash 18 CAMPUS SAFETY Purdue University Police Department Noise Violations Your Campus, Your Safety How Are Code Violations Enforced? Emergency Preparedness Make Sure Your Place Is Inspected How Many Roommates Is too Many? 21 FIRE SAFETY Keep Your Property in Shape West Lafayette Fire Department Purdue University Fire Department 8-10 ALCOHOL LAWS YOU SHOULD KNOW Your Fire Safety Checklist What Happens when You Call for Help Host a Fun and Safe Party 22 PERKS OF LIVING ON CAMPUS University Residences 12-13 GETTING AROUND TOWN Purdue Memorial Union Lafayette-West Lafayette Map Let’s Eat 24 NEED HELP? CONTACT US CONTACT US OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING ä 765-496-1841 ä [email protected] ä purdue.edu/odos/offcampus For a full directory of campus and safety resources, turn to page 24. PURDUE.EDU 1 THE LEASING PROCESS Generally, the leasing process goes something like this … ä LOOK AROUND. You find a place to live by CHOOSING contacting area landlords and visiting A PLACE TO LIVE open properties. ä APPLICATION. Once you have found a place, the Choosing to live off campus is an exciting landlord will ask you to fill out an application in your college career. But house and step and will run a credit check. apartment hunting isn’t all HGTV cracks it up to be. There are many considerations when ä FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. The landlord may determining where to live, and you should take ask for a copy of your I-20 and/or letter of time to consider all of your options, learn Purdue acceptance. about the housing search process and understand ä SECURITY DEPOSIT. To hold the apartment, the the terms of leasing. And remember, when living landlord will likely require a security deposit off campus, you’ll need to pay for living costs and sometimes a portion of the rent. such as utilities, cable and internet service. ä SIGN THE LEASE. If all goes well, then it’s time You’ll become a dual citizen of both the to sign. Make sure you receive a copy signed Purdue and West Lafayette communities, and by all parties to the lease. If you have any you’ll bear the extra responsibility of meeting the questions about the lease, contact Purdue Off- YOUR LEASE YOUR University’s expectations for students and the Campus Housing or Student Legal Services community’s requirements for its residents. Be a before signing. good neighbor. Be conscious of noise levels and parking regulations. Keep the property clean and Welcome home! tidy. But more on that later … LEASES Leases are legally binding contracts, so you need to be in the know when you sign on the dotted line. Always read the lease carefully because it includes pertinent information UNDERSTANDING regarding the responsibilities for you and your landlord. Each lease will be different from the next on things such as lease duration, subletting and joint responsibility. Be sure to find a place and a lease that fits you best. Keep in mind that a friend may not be the ideal roommate. Most leases hold you and your roommates jointly responsible, so that distracted friend who keeps forgetting to pay rent may cost you. And if you love a place but have some concerns about the lease, talk to the landlord. Most leases are open to negotiation prior to signing. 2 BOILERMAKER COUNTRY WHY YOU NEED RENTERS INSURANCE Now that you’ve found your new home, it is important to protect it. Purchase renters insurance to protect your belongings in case of theft, fire or other scenarios that could damage them. Most landlords have insurance, which covers the property but not your belongings. Although not always required, renters insurance Take care of your apartment, too. The more is relatively inexpensive and is the best way to damages — with the exception of normal wear ensure your belongings are protected, and tear — that your apartment or house incurs safe and sound. It usually can be purchased for the duration of the lease, the less of your through home or car insurance companies. deposit money will be returned. FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact If the landlord does not provide one, rental Purdue Off-Campus Housing at inspection forms are available through Purdue [email protected]. Off-Campus Housing. WHAT IS A KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SECURITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEPOSIT? What are the tenant’s duties? Welcome to your new role as a tenant. A security deposit is money sometimes required With this new role comes some new by your landlord and held for the duration rules. Also, it is your responsibility of your lease. Say you pay a $500 security to notify your landlord of any needed deposit at the start of the lease. You can get the repairs, but you have to be patient money back at the termination of your lease, and give the landlord a reasonable amount of depending on the condition of your place and time to make them. At the end of your lease, other possible charges. The landlord may use the your rental unit should be in the same or better deposit to cover any unpaid rent, damages or condition as when you moved in. unpaid utility fees. What are the tenant’s rights and/or How can I ensure that I get my security the landlord’s obligations? deposit back? The best way to ensure you get most or all of Your landlord is responsible for making sure your your security deposit back at the end of the lease rental space is safe, clean and habitable from the is to conduct a move-in and a move-out day you move in. The landlord also must adhere inspection. Document in writing and with to the housing codes and provide and photos the condition of the rental unit when maintain electrical, plumbing and other systems you arrive and before you leave. Take photos and as detailed in your lease. videos with a current newspaper date visible. FOR MORE INFORMATION and complete details Most importantly, return your keys and on tenant and landlord duties, contact the provide your forwarding address in writing to Student Legal Services office at the landlord on the move-out date. Once your 765-494-7503 or visit the website at landlord receives your keys and forwarding purdue.edu/sls. address, he/she has 45 days to return the security deposit or provide you with a list of charges taken from the deposit. PURDUE.EDU 3 HOW TO BE A GOOD BE INVOLVED WITH NEIGHBOR CITY COUNCIL Getting acquainted with your neighbors is one of West Lafayette City Council meetings occur the best ways to become a contributing member on the first Monday of each month. Meetings of the community. Start early by introducing begin at 6:30 p.m. and are currently held at yourself once you have moved in, and let your West Lafayette City Hall, located in the former neighbors know you are open to discussing any Happy Hollow Elementary School building at issues that may arise. Knowing your neighbors 1200 N.