Housing Rules You Need to Know

"Can I have guests over?" "Can I have a bookshelf?" "Can I hang things with thumbtacks?" In this post, you'll learn the answers to these questions and more, as well as more housing rules you never even thought of. I pulled out my program guide from my last program, to get the rules right from the source. You can also learn more from the onboarding site. (see here) This article will also explain housing inspections. 

Community Codes

Attached below is the official list (also available on the onboarding website) of community codes. Included here is a shortened and condensed list of housing rules. 

• Alcohol is only permitted inside non-wellness apartments (all roommates are over 21)
• Alcohol is not permitted inside wellness apartments (one or more roommates are under 21)
• Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia is prohibited in all apartments
• No smoking inside apartments (you may smoke outside the apartment)
• You cannot store firearms, explosives, candles, incense, space heaters, grills, weapons, darts/dartboards, toy weapons, paintball and bb guns, pocket knives, and martial art equipment in your apartment or car parked in the complex. 
• Participants can be in any housing complex between 7am and 2am
• Guests can visit (they must be signed in at the gate) between 7am and 1am
• No more than 16 people can be in an apartment at once time (including the roommates)
• Bicycles cannot be used or stored in the housing complex (even in your car)
• Skateboards and rollerblades can be stored in the housing complex, but not used on the property. 
• No pets are allowed on property (except with a medical accommodation form).
• Quiet hours are from 2am until 7am

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Housing Inspections

During my program, we had monthly inspections, but there are rumors of that changing soon. You'll receive a one or two week window when people in your complex can expect inspections, but random inspections can happen anytime (though they rarely happen). Below is a list of things they look for in an inspection:

• Floors are vacuumed and mopped
• Sinks are clean and free of dirty dishes
• Countertops are clean and free of clutter
• Microwave is clean
• Stovetop an oven are clean
• Furniture cushions and dining room table are not cluttered with food or trash
• Furniture reflects care and that it is being maintained in a good manner and without damage
• Floors are free of clothing and/or personal possessions
• Air conditioning vents are clean
• Apartment is neat, organized, and free of clutter
• Clothing is removed from the floor and tops of furniture 
• Beds are made
• Countertops, dressers, and nightstand tops are neat and items organized
• Tub, shower, sinks, and toilets are clean, wiped down with cleaners, and free of mildew
• Mirrors are clean

According the to program guide, the following are the most common issues found in housing inspections:

• Trash not taken out on a daily basis (points are deducted for EACH full trash can, we got in trouble for this one!)
• Dirty dishes left out too long
• Mildew in the bathrooms (they usually won't mark you off for this since many bathrooms come like that....ewww)
• Prohibited items, such as candles (you won't fail a housing inspection for this, but you will have a mandatory housing meeting)
• Burns on countertops 
• Food debris on stovetops or in ovens 
• Dirty laundry piles or items piled on the floor
• Expired perishables in pantry or left out on countertops (they don't usually check this, I've actually never heard of that happening, unless maybe they saw them rotting)

Make sure to take inventory of the condition of your apartment when you move in. You'll be given a kitchen inventory form with spots to mark down anything you notice, even if it's not a big deal to you, mark it down so you don't get blamed for it later. Also, as of spring 2016, light sabers and wands are allowed in housing, cooking knives are always allowed. If you have any other questions about housing rules and inspection, feel free to comment below, find me on social media, or contact me via the "about" tab.