is not compatible with the maintenance of order and propriety in
college housing. Upon the Resident’s default of any of the terms
of this Lease, Students will be held financially responsible for the
remainder of their lease.
3.
Failure to pay housing fees will result in termination of college housing
and is considered termination initiated by the Resident. The Resident
will be financially responsible for the remainder of the lease for that
semester.
4.
If a student signs a lease for the Fall semester, but fails to check into
the residence hall or send notice to Residence Life by 5 pm on the
first day of classes, the Resident forfeits their lease, the College has
the right to reassign the space to another student, the student will not
be charged for the Lease, however the student will forfeit their $100
security deposit.
5.
FEES AND PAYMENT
Resident must pay in full at check-in for each semester unless prior
arrangements are made to participate in the LCCC NelNet automatic payment
plan. Financial aid in excess of tuition and fees will be applied to room and
board. Residents failing to make appropriate payments for room, meals or
damages to any LCCC property may be evicted, and a “hold” will be placed
on their student records. This means that grades, transcripts and further
registration privileges will be withheld until payment is received. Individuals
who feel that withholding grades, transcripts and registration would cause
undue hardship may contact the Vice President of Student Services. LCCC
reserves the right, subject to approval of the Board of Trustees, to raise, lower,
or modify fees and rates without prior notice.
All payments should be made through the cashier ofce in the Pathnder
Building, Room 117, and not in the residence hall.
6.
REFUNDS
Should a Resident move from or be evicted from the residence hall at any time
during the Lease period, that Resident may be held responsible for payment
for the entire Lease period and may forfeit the security deposit.
A.
Security Deposit:
1.
The security deposit ($100) which accompanied the application remains
on file while the Resident remains in LCCC housing. It is both a good
faith deposit to guarantee a room assignment and a guarantee against
possible damage or service charges when the Resident vacates the
rented room. It is not applied to the room rent and/or meal charges.
2.
If a Resident cancels before June 30, the security deposit may be
refunded in full when the Resident notifies the Residence Life Office
in writing by June 30. Cancellation after the July 1 date, will result
in a forfeiture of the full security deposit. This paragraph applies
only if the College determines that the deposit is otherwise refundable
under the terms of this Lease.
3.
Security deposit refunds will be granted to Residents who move out
of the residence hall if all of the following are accomplished:
a)
fulfillment of residence hall Lease terms for the entire Lease period,
b)
proper check-out with residence hall staff,
c)
the room/suite is clean and without damage,
d)
all college keys are returned.
4.
Applicable refunds will be paid by check by the LCCC Business
Services office and will be mailed to the Resident’s home address
within six weeks following the last day of occupancy.
B.
Meals/Board: After the check-in date, a portion of the paid meal plan, based
upon the number of weeks of occupancy, will be refunded to Residents
who are granted a Lease release by the Director, Residence Living.
7.
DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
Resident agrees to abide by the terms of this Lease and to observe all rules
and regulations of LCCC as listed in the current College Catalog, Student
Handbook and/or the Residence Hall Handbook and the Student Code of
Conduct. A Resident found to be in violation of policies or rules contained in
the documents listed above is subject to disciplinary proceedings (as defined
in the Community Standards and Conduct Procedure).
Disciplinary sanctions are imposed at the discretion of the College and
may include, but are not limited to eviction, suspension or expulsion from
LCCC. However, nothing herein, nor in the documents listed above shall limit
the right of the College to immediately evict a Resident for conduct which
exposes the Resident, other students, faculty, staff, administration, or other
persons’ property on LCCC property or LCCC and/or personal property on
LCCC grounds to threat of harm or damage.
8.
USE OF SUITE AND BUILDING
Student rooms and furnishings are to be used in the manner for which they
were designed. No LCCC property, including room furniture, may be moved
within the building or taken from the building without the prior written
authorization of the Director, Residence Living.
A.
Sales/Solicitation: Sales and solicitations are prohibited in the residence
hall, including but not limited to door-to-door solicitation and advertising.
Any commercial enterprises must be approved in writing by the Director,
Residence Living.
B.
Guest Visitation: Students are allowed to have guests visit them in the
residence hall, however residents will be held responsible in all matters
affecting this lease for the conduct of anyone the resident invites or permits
to enter the residence hall. Any violation of the provisions of this lease,
the Residence Hall Handbook, the Student Handbook or the student code
of conduct could be grounds for termination of this lease and could result
in student disciplinary proceedings.
Overnight guests are allowed to stay in the Residence Hall with the mutual
agreement of all roommates and suitemates. Overnight guests may stay
no more than 2 nights (48 hours) in a 2 week period (14 days). Overnight
guests are not allowed over campus breaks (Thanksgiving, Spring Break
and Winter Break).
C.
Damage Liability—Individual: Each Resident will be charged for damage
or other loss incurred to any LCCC property, including but not limited to
the Resident Hall building, furniture and equipment that is caused by
the Resident.
D.
Damage Liability—Group: Residents will be liable for damage in public
areas and their particular suite under the following conditions:
1.
the damage cannot be assigned as the responsibility of identified
persons,
2.
there is reason to believe that responsibility for the damage lies among
the residents of that particular floor, suite, building, or complex.
E.
LCCC Liability: LCCC assumes no responsibility for the theft, destruction,
or loss of money, valuables, or other personal property belonging to, or in
the custody of, the Resident, regardless of cause. This includes losses that
occur in the Resident’s room or suite, anywhere in the residence hall or
on LCCC property. Residents are encouraged to lock their doors at all
times, record the serial numbers of all valuables and carry their own
personal property insurance. Any insurance carried by LCCC will not
provide for payment of damages or losses in the event of a disaster (fire,
tornado, etc.) or other loss of personal property.
F.
Pets: Pets are not allowed in the residence hall or on the adjacent grounds.
Fish kept in an aquarium (one tank up to 10 gallons) and service and
companion animals that are approved by the office of Disabilities Support
Services are the only exceptions.
G.
Weapons/Explosives: Weapons, including but not limited to firearms and
ammunition, large knives (large knives are defined as knives larger than 6
inches from the tip of the blade to the base of the handle when open), and
bows and/or arrows, are not permitted in the residence hall or on campus.
Flammable liquids, explosives of any nature, including fireworks, are not
permitted in the residence hall or on campus. Violation of this policy may
result in immediate eviction, suspension or expulsion from LCCC.
H.
Alcohol/Drugs: The possession, use, sale or distribution of alcoholic
beverages, containers, alcoholic paraphernalia, narcotics, illegal drugs,
drug paraphernalia or prescription drugs for which the person does not
have a prescription is prohibited in the residence hall. Alcoholic and Drug
paraphernalia is defined as any item that once held or currently holds
alcoholic beverages or drug materials (including empty bottles, pipes,
grinders, scales, etc. that were used to hold these restricted items).
I.
Smoking/Vaporizers: In accordance with college policies, smoking/vaping
are not permitted indoors or within 30 feet of any entrance. Vaporizers
are not allowed to be used in the residence hall because the smoke sets
off fire safety equipment.
J.
Utilities: Cable TV service, all utilities and Internet access, are provided.
Damage to the utility access panel will be the Resident’s responsibility.
These charges may be added to the Resident’s room and board fees.
K.
Appliances: All appliances in the residence hall are required to be UL
certified. Residents are allowed to have microwaves, coffee pots with
automatic shutoffs, and refrigerators (4 cubic feet or smaller). Cooking
is not allowed in resident rooms other than microwave cooking. All other
appliances are prohibited including open-coiled items such as toasters
and toaster ovens, griddles, and electric or gas-powered grills.
L.
Keys: Each Resident is issued keys which unlock their bedroom, suite
door and mailbox. Loss or failure to return keys at check-out will result
in charges being assessed for a change of locks and replacement keys.
Students may not make duplicate copies of residence hall keys. Students
will also be issued a student identification card that opens the exterior
doors to the facility. Residents should not loan their keys or student
identification card out to anyone.
M.
Safety and Security: The residence hall has a card access system and prop
alarms. The building is also under 24 hour surveillance with cameras in
common spaces and hallways (not inside student rooms). The building is
equipped with a fire suppression system and smoke detectors. In the case,
that a fire alarm does sound, all residents and guests should evacuate the
building by using the stairs. Failure to evacuate could result in community
standards and conduct proceedings.
9.
PRIVACY RIGHTS
LCCC maintenance personnel and Residence Life staff will not enter a
Resident’s room or suite without permission unless accompanied by the
Resident; the Resident’s authorized representative, or a second college
representative authorized by the Vice President of Student Services, the Dean
of Students or the Director, Residence Living. However, LCCC reserves the
right to enter Resident rooms and suites for the purpose of inspecting the
premises for adherence to fire and life safety guidelines, for preventative
maintenance, or when an authorized agent of LCCC has probable cause to
believe that:
A.
an occupant of the suite may be physically harmed or endangered,
B.
damage is being done or is imminent to LCCC property,
C.
college policies or rules contained in the current College Catalog, Student
Handbook, the Residence Hall Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct
are being violated,
D.
emergency maintenance is necessary,
E.
an emergency requiring immediate entry into the room exists.
F.
a resident has abandoned the premises.
An authorized agent of LCCC may enter to complete health and safety
inspections. Health and Safety inspections will be conducted once a month
by Residence Life staff. The goal of the Health and Safety inspections are to
check rooms for work orders, maintenance concerns, and health and safety
violations. Residence Life staff will not open drawers, refrigerators or closets
and are only looking for what is in plain sight.
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