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11 The Washington Center • Code of Conduct Spring 2025 IV. Residential and Academic Facility Codes The following regulations and guidelines apply to those residing in and using common areas within TWC owned and leased facilities, apartments, and any other shared living and/or meeting space associated with The Washington Center. Air Conditioning/Heating Units: TWC apartments have individually controlled thermostats. Please do not block the air units. Windows should not be left open during the day when the apartment is unoccupied – condensation can form and wet the carpet and floor. Please do not leave the sliding glass door or the front door of the apartment open; doing so will allow heat or air conditioning to escape from the apartment. On hot days, closing the blinds/curtains of the windows to keep the room cooler is recommended. The AC unit must NOT be set lower than 67 degrees Fahrenheit and the heat above 74 degrees Fahrenheit. Failure to maintain this temperature could lead to damage to the unit, for which the residents in the apartment will be held responsible. • In times of conflict between roommates over room temperature, TWC staff reserve the right to lock the room temperature at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Apartment Access and Use: Designated persons (specifically Office of Housing and Community Life staff and facilities/building management personnel) may enter and inspect rooms at any time without permission or consent of the occupants for the following reasons: health and safety purposes, to conduct repairs or general maintenance needs, or if there is just cause to suspect resident endangerment or policy infractions. Participants are expected to comply with all reasonable requests for entry. • Common space in apartments is not intended to be inhabited. Residents are not allowed to move their bed or mattress to the common areas during their time at The Washington Center. Also, residents may not permanently sleep on the sofa. Common areas such as the kitchen, dining room areas and living room are for all apartment occupants to enjoy and use. Apartment Furniture and Appliances: All TWC apartments are furnished; the following is a list of items that are included in one apartment: beds (1 per student).; closet/wardrobe; coffee maker; dining room table and chairs; dishwasher; dresser; ironing board and iron; lamps; living room couch/loveseat and chair; microwave; plates, bowls, coffee cups, flatware, glasses; pots and pans; refrigerator; stove and range; television; toaster, and washer/dryer. All furniture will be maintained in the unit. Furnished items should never be taken out of their assigned apartment or used on the balcony. If items are lost or damaged, the residents residing in that apartment will be assessed Apartment Damage fines for the cost to replace or repair the item(s). Below are guidelines for the use of these items: • Beds: Beds within the Residential and Academic Facility (RAF) are twin extra-long. In the RAF, beds may only be lofted by building management; bed loft requests may be submitted through the appropriate maintenance system. Beds may not be lofted in TWC-affiliate housing options outside of the RAF. • Desks: TWC apartments do not come furnished with desks. If desired, residents will need to bring or purchase a desk upon arrival and remove it at their departure. • Dishwashers: TWC apartments are provided with a dishwasher. Only use dishwasher detergent in the dishwasher. Using dish/hand washing liquid will damage the dishwasher and may cause it to leak into the apartment. Residents may be liable for any water damage that occurs as a result of misuse. • Washers and Dryers: Most apartments are equipped with a washer and dryer unit. Residents will be held financially accountable for any damage to equipment due to improper use. Each washing machine in the Residential and Academic Facility has a latching mechanism that locks the machine during and immediately after use. Allow the wash cycle to completely finish and the latch to release before trying to access clothing. Pulling on the latch and breaking it off will cause the machine to no longer function and will result in a damage