This Housing Contract is between DRURY University (“DRURY”) and the person who filled out this form (“RESIDENT”) for the rental of a room owned by DRURY in Springfield, Missouri 65082 (“the Premises”). 1. LEASE TERM This Contract is in effect according to the start and end date determined above as long as the individual is a full-time student at DRURY. The event RESIDENT is no longer a full-time student, RESIDENT agrees to give written notice to the Housing office & check out of housing within three (3) days of separation from DRURY employment. If RESIDENT needs to shorten the term of this contract for any reason other than employment separation, RESIDENT must notify the Housing office in writing of the revised check-out date at least 15 days prior to move-out. In the event this Contract is terminated or shortened prior to the Contract Term, monthly rent will be prorated by night and RESIDENT, and the nightly proration amount is contingent on the number of nights the RESIDENT is in housing (short-term housing is $25 per night). At the end of the contract term (or separation from DRURY), RESIDENT will schedule an express check-out. RESIDENT agrees to turn in all DRURY keys to Security immediately following both an express check-out. 2. HOUSING DEPOSIT RESIDENT has a $200 room deposit on hand if staying longer than 30 days. Damage to rooms and/or the necessity of the university cleaning a room will result in damage fines and possible loss of housing deposit. Students who do not follow proper check-out procedures will have a $100 charge posted to their accounts. 3. PAYMENT I authorize Drury University to charge my account for room rent, damage/cleaning/improper check-out charges & key/core replacement if necessary, and use monies from federal funds, grants, loans and other sources to pay these charges. I agree to pay interest of 1% per month, collection costs, and legal fees on unpaid balances. 4. PROHIBITIONS The Premises may not be used as a location for the operation of any business or enterprise; or for the sale of any services or products. RESIDENT agrees not to cause or allow any noise or activity at the Premises which might disturb the peace and quiet of another RESIDENT and/or neighbor. DRURY is tobacco-free. No smoking of any kind is allowed in or around the Premises. 5. OCCUPANTS Guests may not spend the night more than three nights in a 1-week period without prior Housing Office approval. Any individual not named as RESIDENT or additional tenant in this Contract shall be considered a guest. 6. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES If the Premises is totally or partially destroyed during the term of this Contract so that RESIDENT'S use is seriously impaired, DRURY or RESIDENT may terminate this Contract upon three (3) days written notice to the other. 7. CONDITION OF PREMISES; PROPERTY MAINTENANCE RESIDENT agrees to complete a Room Inventory Condition (RIC) form upon move-in to be filed in the Housing Office. Any items in the Premises not in good working order should immediately be reported to Facilities (930 N. Clay, 417-873-7219) for maintenance or repair. During the term of the contract, RESIDENT agrees to keep the Premises in good condition, immediately report all broken or damaged appliances, fixtures, pest control issues, or any other damages of any kind to the Premises to Facilities. If RESIDENT makes a report to Facilities, such report constitutes permission by RESIDENT for the appropriate staff to enter the Premises during business hours until the work order or issue has been resolved. RESIDENT shall deposit all garbage and waste in a clean and sanitary manner into the proper receptacles and shall cooperate in keeping the garbage area neat and clean. RESIDENT shall be responsible for disposing of items not accepted by the garbage hauler. RESIDENT shall be responsible for keeping the kitchen and bathroom drains free of materials that may tend to cause drain clogging. RESIDENT shall pay for maintenance or repair of any plumbing fixture damaged or clogged and for the expense or damage caused by stopping of waste pipes or overflow from bathtubs, wash basins, or sinks. RESIDENT agrees to pay for costs to repair and/or replace any appliances, fixtures, ceilings, walls, carpets, blinds, windows, doors damaged by RESIDENT, additional tenants, or RESIDENT’s guests or invitees. At the termination of this Contract, the Premises shall be returned to DRURY in the same condition as when RESIDENT first occupied the Unit, except for reasonable wear and tear. It is agreed that all dirt, holes, tears, burns, and stains of any size or amount in the carpets, walls, fixtures, and/or any other part of the Premises do not constitute reasonable wear and tear. The Premises shall be returned to DRURY free of all of RESIDENT’s personal property and trash. 8. ALTERATIONS RESIDENT shall not paint, wallpaper, alter or redecorate, change or install locks, install antenna or a satellite dish, or use screws, fastening devices, large nails, or adhesive materials (except 3M Command removable adhesives) in or on the Unit, place signs, displays, or other exhibits, on or in any portion of the Premises or surrounding yard without the prior written consent. 9. CONTRACT EXTENSION RESIDENT may not request an extension. 10. HOLDING OVER The Premises shall be considered vacated only after all areas including storage areas are clear of all RESIDENT'S belongings, and keys and other property furnished for RESIDENT'S use are returned to DRURY. Any hold over after the Contract Term without the consent of DRURY shall be construed as an improper check-out, and RESIDENT may be charged for nightly rent in addition to the improper check-out fine of $100. 11. INSURANCE RESIDENT acknowledges that neither DRURY nor DRURY’s insurance company, cover personal property damage caused by fire, theft, rain, war, acts of God, acts of others, and/or any other causes. RESIDENT is advised to obtain renter’s insurance to cover any personal losses. RESIDENT is advised to keep all exterior doors locked when not in the Unit. 12. RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION DRURY will conduct health and safety checks in all residential rooms periodically to look for damages/policy violations/safety concerns. DRURY may enter residences for regular up-keep and work orders. Staff also reserve the right to enter the privacy of a room or living facility in case of emergency (such as fire, health emergencies, probable violation of university policy, etc.). 13. ASSIGNMENT RESIDENT agrees not to transfer, assign or sublet the Premises or any part thereof. 14. CAMPUS-WIDE POLICIES Since the Premises is on DRURY’s campus, RESIDENT must know and follow all campus-wide policies at www.drury.edu/communitystandards. RESIDENT is responsible for ensuring all additional tenants, guests, and invitees follow all policies. 15. ALCOHOL & DRUG POLICY Students (and/or guests) of legal age (21+) may possess and consume beer and fermented alcoholic beverages ONLY in the privacy of their own residence unit with the door closed. Consumption is allowed in the presence of your roommate; however, roommates under legal age shall not buy, drink or possess (hold) alcoholic beverages. Guests must be of legal age. Hard alcohol (defined as any beverage containing distilled alcohol) is prohibited on campus, as well as all alcoholic energy drinks that contain greater than 5.9% alcohol content. Kegs and participation in drinking games are prohibited. See the Drury University Alcohol Policy for more detailed information. Per the Alcohol Policy, keeping empty alcohol containers for any reason, including those used for decoration is prohibited. Any illegal use, possession or trafficking of drugs or paraphernalia is forbidden. 16. INDEMNIFICATION OF DRURY RESIDENT will release, defend, hold harmless, and indemnify DRURY, its Trustees, officers, directors, employees, agents, and all of those acting by or on behalf of DRURY from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability and expense in connection with personal injury or damage or loss to property arising from or out of this Contract, any occurrence at the Premises, or due to the negligence or intentional acts of RESIDENT, additional tenants, RESIDENT’s invitees or guests, including claims arising in whole or in part from DRURY’s negligence. 17. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW RESIDENT agrees to comply with all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to RESIDENT’s use and occupancy of the Premises. RESIDENT agrees not to have or allow any third party to have illegal drugs or substances on the Premises. RESIDENT agrees that breach of this Section will constitute an incurable breach of this Contract requiring immediate surrender of the Premises to DRURY and immediate vacation of the Premises by RESIDENT. 18. DEFAULT OF RESIDENT In the event of any failure by Resident to pay any rental due here within five (5) days after the same shall be due, or any failure to perform any of the other terms of this Contract for more than five (5) days after written notice of default, then DRURY, besides other rights and remedies it may have, shall have the immediate right of re-entry in accord with applicable law. Should DRURY terminate this Contract under this Section, DRURY may recover from RESIDENT all damages caused by RESIDENT’s breach of this Contract, including for damages to the Premises, loss of use of the Premises and other damages. 19. COMMUNITY STANDARDS HANDBOOK I have read and agree to the terms and conditions stated in the current Community Standards Handbook. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THESE POLICIES COULD RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF HOUSING. 20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties as to the transaction contemplated herein and supersedes any and all understandings or agreements, if any, oral or written, between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Contract. This Contract may only be amended by a writing signed by both RESIDENT and DRURY. 21. ENFORCEMENT In the event either party obtains legal counsel to enforce this Contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in pursuing enforcement from the non-prevailing party.
