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2 The Washington Center • Housing Reservation Contract Cancellation of Housing Contract: Participants may cancel their reservation up to six (6) weeks prior to their check-in date with no penalty (i.e., the full security deposit will be refunded). − For cancellations within six (6) weeks of the check-in date, participants forfeit the $75 housing security deposit. − For cancellations on or after the check-in date, participants forfeit the entire housing fee for the established term, along with their $75 housing security deposit. Submission of the Community Profile, including the housing security deposit, constitutes agreement to the terms and conditions of the Housing Reservation Contract and the TWC Code of Conduct. Receipt of this Community Profile and housing security deposit guarantees one bed space in housing provided by The Washington Center, if submitted within the appropriate term or program deadline. If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from paying the housing security deposit at this time, please contact your TWC Internship Advisor, as soon as possible. Terms and Conditions of the Housing Reservation Contract Apartment Access − Designated persons, including TWC's Community Managers (CM), Office of Housing and Community Life staff, and building management staff, have the authority to enter and inspect rooms at any time without permission or consent of the occupants for the following reasons: health and safety purposes, severe facility concerns or maintenance needs, or if there is suspicion of or evidence confirming resident endangerment and/or policy infractions. Residents are expected to comply with all reasonable requests for entry. Apartment Care and Damages − Participants living in TWC housing facilities are responsible for the upkeep of their apartment. The cost of repair, cleaning, damage, or loss of furniture will be the responsibility of all occupants of an apartment unit. Any assessed damages upon the end of the reservation term will be divided equally amongst all apartment occupants, unless there is clear evidence that specific occupants are responsible. Residents are encouraged to submit maintenance orders for missing or defective items to ensure timely follow-up and repair. − All participants are responsible for leaving their assignment in move-in ready condition. Office of Housing and Community Life staff will evaluate and inventory each unit after all participants vacate the unit. A final charge amount will be determined after check-out apartment inspections are received from building management, which will be at least ten (10) weeks after departure. − Any and all damages/charges to an apartment are divided among all occupants. Damage fees will be charged to the housing security deposit. Any damage amount over $75 will be billed directly to the resident. Final damage amounts are determined after the final charges are received from building management. Final grades will be withheld at the end of any program if there is an unpaid balance on my account. Residents also face eviction if outstanding balances are not satisfied in a timely fashion. Check-in and Check-out Procedure − All term participants must attend the welcome/orientation, scheduled by the Housing and Community Life staff, and complete the online housing orientation. Participants are expected to follow the designated standards outlined for community living specified by Housing and Community Life staff.