Rules & Regulations

COOPERATION - The Rules and Regulations herein set forth have been prescribed in a sincere and friendly effort to promote your comfort and security. Your cooperation will be appreciated.

1.      RENT PAYMENT – Landlord will add a $25 processing fee for all rent payments that are received after 12 noon on the due date.  Funds received by landlord from tenant will be applied to fees and rents owed from prior month before they are applied to current charges.

2.      HOUSEHOLD PETS - No dogs, cats and other animals will be permitted at any time.

3.      NOISE – Residents and guests shall have due regard for the peace, comfort and enjoyment of other residents. Musical instruments, radios, television sets, record players, etc., shall be played only during reasonable hours, normally 8 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and at reasonable volume to be determined by the landlord.

4.      SMOKING – No smoking is permitted on the property.  This includes buildings, parking lots stairways and grounds.

5.      ANTENNAS – No wires, aerial, antennas for radio or television, or wires, ropes, etc., for clothes drying, etc., shall be installed on the roof, decks, or other parts of the building without written permission of the management.

6.      SUBLETTING – Any guests remaining longer than three days will no longer be considered guests and will be ordered to vacate said premises.

7.      MOVING – No moving into or from said premises will take place between hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

8.      WINDOWS & BALCONY – Dust mops, rags tablecloths and clothing shall not be shaken, cleaned or left in any of the public areas or any windows, door, deck or landing. Exterior windows sills and ledges shall not be used for storage of bottles, food, etc.

9.      ALTERATIONS – No changes in any fixture or wiring or alteration to apartment, including entry door lock, will be permitted without written permission by management. No credit will be given for repair, painting, etc., made by resident. Approval must be obtained prior to hanging of any heavy object on the walls or from the ceiling. Use only picture hooks to hang pictures, mirrors, and decorative items on the walls. Do not use a glue/paste backed or stick-on hanger hooks.

10.  WATER RUNNING – Water shall not be left running in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry or elsewhere. Immediately report plumbing defects to the manager. Residents will be required to pay for damage and plugging to plumbing due to their neglect.

11.  GARBAGE – All garbage, papers, boxes or refuse are to be deposited in garbage containers that are provided and are located near each apartment building. All wet garbage must be wrapped and the lids replaced when the garbage has been placed in the container.

12.  BICYCLES – All wheeled apparatus, including bicycles, tricycles, baby carriages and motorcycles, will not be ridden across or parked on the sidewalks, grass or planted areas. These items must not be stored in halls, walkways, stairways, laundry rooms, porches or other public areas, except as specified by management.

13.  LANDSCAPE – The resident shall not alter, disturb or interfere in any way with the ground treatment without consent of management.

14.  PARKING AREAS – No automobiles, trailers, boats, motorcycles, campers, or other motorized vehicles shall be stored or repaired on the premises without written permission of the management. All inoperative motorized vehicles will be removed from the premises at the residents’ expense upon 72 hours’ posted notice by management on the vehicle. The maximum speed within the project will be ten- (10) mph unless otherwise posted. No back-in parking next to buildings as fumes go into apartments. No oil, fuel, anti-freeze or other such liquids shall be disposed of in any sewer or storm drain.

15.  KEYS – Resident agrees to pay for each key lost during residency or not returned at time of vacation. 

16.  STORAGE – No storage of personal belongings or furnishings will be permitted on decks, porches or public areas.

17.  WATERBEDS - No water beds are permitted without evidence that the complex, its owner and agent are named as additional insured of renter’s policy of insurance with regard to liability and property damage coverage’s.

18.  BLINDS – No drapes, awnings, draw shades or non-conforming curtains or drapes shall be installed on exterior windows without written permission of the management.

19.  ROOF ACCESS – Residents are not permitted access to the roof.

20.  SMOKE DETECTOR – The unit is equipped with a smoke detection device. Resident is responsible for maintaining the device in proper operating condition, including replacement of batteries if necessary. Failure to comply can result in a fine of not more than $200 (RCW 48.48. 140). Smoke detector has been inspected by tenant and is in working order. Resident agrees to replace battery when necessary, if applicable. Manager will check smoke detectors each November and May.

21.  COMPLAINTS – All complaints, requests, and maintenance defects shall be made in writing directly to management. Management is not responsible for fire, theft or damage to personal effects, etc., in apartment, or any portion of the building. For your security, keep your apartment door locked at all times. No paints, oils, gasoline or any flammable materials are permitted in the apartment or storage areas.

22.  GUESTS – Tenants are fully responsible for their guests. Residents must advise their guests of the rules and regulations and make sure they comply. Residents agree to reimburse owner for any vandalism or damages caused by these parties.  Tenant will also pay fines levied by landlord because guest did not follow rules.

23.  COLD WEATHER – Due to the cold winter weather, you must keep some heat on in the apartment when you are away so the plumbing does not freeze. Should any damage occur, you would be held responsible for cost of damage repair.

24.  APARTMENT LOCKOUTS – If tenant should lock themselves out of their unit, management will let tenant in for a fee of $25 to be paid at the time of unlock. Unlocks will occur only between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

25.  RENT PAYMENTS – Rent is due on or before the first business day of each month at 12 noon. Multiple checks will be accepted for each unit as long as they arrive together in the same envelope and add up to the full amount due.

26.  PARTYING – Partying is not tolerated. Failure to comply with this regulation may initiate eviction proceedings.

27.  WALLS IN UNIT – Upon vacating the unit, if the walls and/or ceiling need to be repainted due to the excessive marks, holes, dirt, candle or cigarette smoke residue, or any other damage, tenant may be charged for repainting unit, up to $600.00

28.  POWER RECEIPT – Receipt from Power Company is required from tenant before keys to unit will be released. 

29.  VACATING UNIT – Unit must be vacated and keys turned in by 9 a.m. on the last day of the lease.

29.   BBQ - Use of outside BBQs is strictly prohibited on premise.

Violations of any Rules and Regulations can result in a $25 fee per incident to be paid by tenant within ten days of notification. Failure to comply and/or pay fine may initiate eviction proceedings.

Failure to comply with the rules and regulations and your lease agreement may be grounds for termination of lease.

 

JUNIPER NORTH APARTMENTS
809#1 Juniper Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone:  509/933-3561