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 Fall
2009
The first apartment
When students move into an off-campus house or apartment, they take on a new level of responsibility to themselves, their roommates, and their neighbors. Without the structure of family rules or residence hall policies, they have more freedom than ever before, but they also have less oversight and assistance when problems crop up.
As students move into the neighborhoods, it is important for them to consider their personal health and safety as well as relations with the members of their new community.
Of special concern are:
- The safety of the house or apartment. When they check the condition of their new home upon move-in, students should also check for fire hazards, working smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. They should know where fire extinguishers are and identify multiple exits from the building. If doors and windows are not secure, the landlord should be notified immediately.
- Families and homeowners live in the communities around campus, and students are asked to regard neighbors and their homes with respect. It helps if students introduce themselves to the neighbors and keep in mind that late-night partying, illegal parking, excessive noise, and littering impacts the children, parents, and senior citizens who live next door.
Information for students on fire safety, issues related
to leasing and renting, and more is available at the University
Student Legal Services Web
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