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Policies & Procedures

Terms and Conditions

1.  Eligibility: Personal Use

Only persons who are regularly enrolled full time students at the University are eligible to occupy University dwellings.  An eligible student may use the premises only as a home for personal and family use, in accordance with University policy.  Whenever the requisite connection with the University ceases, or the University has actual notice that the eligible person no longer resides in the dwelling, the University shall have the right to recover possession as under section 6 (and terminate the contract).  In these circumstances, the University may, at its option, provide a grace period to permit relocation, without prejudice to its right to terminate the contract.  In the case of death of the eligible person, a surviving spouse or domestic partner may elect to occupy for the remainder of the academic year in which the death occurred upon written notice to the Housing Department.

2.  Security Deposit

A security deposit equal to your portion of the monthly rate must be received by the Housing Department prior to occupancy.  These funds will be held in an interest bearing money market deposit account in your name.  PNC Bank, N.A. whose mailing address is P.O. Box 17568, Newark, NJ 017194, is the bank of deposit.  The account currently earns at a rate of 1.75% per year.  This rate is variable and may be adjusted by the bank on a monthly basis.  The premises will be furnished to the student in a clean condition and must be left in similar condition at the end of the contract term.  Any cost incurred by the University to restore the premises substantially to their original condition, above and beyond normal wear and tear, or any costs incurred due to the student’s negligence or any unpaid amounts will be deducted from this deposit and amounts in excess of the deposit will be billed to the student.  Security deposits shall not be treated as a monthly rate payment and will be retained until after the student(s) vacate the premises.  No occupant will be issued an apartment key unless the security deposit has been collected.  Failure to submit a security deposit may result in termination of contract.

3.  Early Termination of This Contract

This contract is valid for only one academic year.  Any student who accepts a contract and then wishes to cancel it will have ten business days after acceptance to do so without penalty.  After ten days, a $200 fee will be assessed and the student can be held responsible for the full contract value if the space cannot be reassigned by another eligible person from the wait list for housing.

If the student is suspended, withdraws, obtains a leave of absence from the University with prior written consent of the Graduate School, or receives a degree from the University before the end of the term of this contract, the contract shall be terminated with respect to that student no later than 30 days after the requisite event.  Students wishing to terminate the agreement due to a change in family status, purchase of a home, or for medical reason are subject to Housing approval prior to being released from the terms of this contract.  In such cases or at the end of the contract term, the student must give 30 days written notice to the Housing Department.  The student must also notify any remaining roommate(s) 30 days in advance.  At its sole discretion, the University has the ability to collect the full monthly rate from the remaining roommate(s) or reassign the remaining roommate(s).  The contract is binding for the full period of the contract.  If the student vacates the accommodations without prior written consent from the Housing Office, this contract shall continue in effect and the student shall be held responsible for all payments owed under the contract for the entire term of the contract.

4.  Subletting

Enrolled students who are away from the University for part of the year may sublet their apartment to other enrolled graduate students.  All sublets must be approved by the Housing Office, which provides more detailed information.  Only residents who have a contract for their apartment for the following year may sublet their unit for the summer.  Residents who become ineligible for housing during the year and who must vacate are not permitted to sublet their unit for the remainder of the leasing year.  Graduate students who are taking a leave of absence from the University are not eligible to sublet their apartment because they are no longer enrolled graduate students.

5.  Charges

Each student is responsible for his or her portion of the monthly rate and other charges due under this Contract.  Payment will be made pursuant to procedures and a schedule agreed upon with the Office of the Treasurer.  The Treasurer is authorized to deduct amounts due under this Contract from scholarship, salary or other payments made by or through the University unless otherwise agreed in writing.  Failure to make payment as agreed will subject the student to University Regulations on nonpayment, including suspension, withholding of degrees and withholding of transcripts.

6.  Recovery of Possession

The University may recover possession of the premises by giving 30 days advance notice in writing under the following conditions:
(a) Termination of eligibility under paragraph 1 above.
(b) If a student fails to pay the monthly rate or other charges when due.
(c) If a student does not comply with any of these terms and conditions.
(d) If the University closes all or part of a housing unit, provided that other suitable accommodations are offered to the student at established charges.
(e) If the University finds such action appropriate for reasons of health, safety, or emergency.

If the University recovers possession, or at the end of a contract term, it shall have the right to re-enter and take possession of the premises and to remove all persons and property at the expense of the student.  Except with respect to recovery of possession under subparagraphs 6(a) and 6(d) above, the student is responsible for payment for the full term of their contract.  Upon termination of contract, the premises must be vacated of all persons and property.  Personal belongings left in the premises will be treated as abandoned and discarded, and residents are subject to carting and disposal fees.  The premises and equipment shall be left in good order, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

7.  Vacating

Students who wish to be released from their apartment contracts before June 30 are required to submit an “intent to vacate” form and return it to the Housing Office not less than 30 days prior to vacating.  Unless renewed or approved for an extension, all apartment residents must vacate on June 30.  No personal property may be left in the unit or on the premises after the contract end date.  The University reserves the right to impose penalties on students who fail to vacate as scheduled.

8.  Student Responsibilities, Alterations, Maintenance

The University and the student shall cooperate in care of the premises.  The student shall notify University maintenance or their building superintendent of damage or need for repair of property.  The student must obtain the consent of the University housing department before making alterations or repairs to a dwelling or its equipment.  Students may not contract with or permit any outside provider to perform any maintenance, alteration, or repairs to the University’s facilities.  The student is responsible for the care of University-owned property and equipment, normal wear and tear excepted.

The student will be held liable for any fine or charge from a governmental agency accruing to the University through the student's act of omission.

In the event of damage to University owned property or equipment, including damage caused by fire, due to the negligence of the student, the University may restore the property to its original condition at the student’s expense.  Proceeds from any insurance owned by the student covering such damages shall be paid over to the University for this purpose.  The University may repair or replace property or equipment damaged or lost by the student, including replacement of broken glass, at the student’s expense.

9.  Privacy and Right of Re-Entry

The University respects the privacy of all occupants of University Housing but reserves the right to re-enter and take possession of the accommodation upon breach of any term of this contract.  The University may enter the accommodations during reasonable hours to provide efficient services, maintenance, improvements and so forth.  The University may enter accommodations without notice for the purposes of emergency services, safety and unit condition inspections, or if there is reason to believe that any term or condition of this contract is being violated.  When entering any accommodation, the University may be accompanied by any outside party, such as a municipal or state fire or safety inspector.

10.  Governmental Regulations

Occupants shall promptly comply with all statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations, and requirements of the federal, state, and city governments applicable to the premises, for the correction, prevention, and abatement of nuisance violations or other grievances, in, upon, or connected with the premises; and shall also promptly comply with and execute all rules, orders, and regulations of the Board of Fire Underwriters, or any other similar body, for the prevention of fires, and shall do nothing that would increase the fire insurance rates of the University.  Any fines or other charges charged to the University due to the actions of the student will become the responsibility of the student.

11.  Liabilities of the University

The University does not insure and bears no responsibility for loss, damage, or injury to the persons or property of the student resulting from theft, explosion, steam, electrical, gas, water, rain, ice, snow, or other occurrences.  In the event of extensive fire damage, making the dwellings uninhabitable, the contract may be terminated, and the University will use its best efforts to find other suitable dwellings for the student.  The University shall not be responsible for failure to provide services, or otherwise to comply with all of the terms and conditions of this contract, on account of a national emergency, acts of local, state, or federal government, or intervening natural disasters.

12.  Housing Regulations

Conduct in the accommodations is subject to rules and regulations as set forth in the current edition of Rights, Rules, Responsibilities and the Apartment Life Guide for Graduate Students.

Aerials:  Written permission from the Housing Department must be obtained before putting up a television aerial.  Satellite dishes and antennas in Apartment Housing

Units:  Under a 1999 Federal Communications Commission order, you as our resident have a limited right to install a satellite dish or receiving antenna on the premises.  The University as a housing owner is allowed to impose reasonable restrictions relating to such installation.  You are required to comply with these restrictions as a condition of installing such equipment.  The full policy statement and contract addendum containing the restrictions that you and the University agree to follow are available from the Housing Department upon request.

Automobiles:  Cars shall be parked only as directed in marked parking spaces.  University parking decals are required for all vehicles.  Parking in roadways is not permitted.

Fire Hazards:  Students shall take every care to prevent fires, and inflammable materials, other than normal household items, shall not be kept anywhere on the premises.

Heating:  Students must obtain permission from the Housing Department before using any means of heating other than those provided.

Laundry:  Clothes shall be dried only in designated drying areas.

Signs:  Signs, placards, or banners of any type shall not be displayed.

Storage:  Permission must be obtained from the Housing Department to store household property outside the dwelling.

Fencing:  Students may not erect fences.

Gardens:  Students are not permitted the use of the ground for gardens with the exception of an 18 inch border around the perimeter of the building for flower gardens only.

Pets:  Students in Butler and downstairs (ground floor) units in Edwards and Millstone may keep pets with the understanding that should they become a nuisance to others, destructive, violent, or noisy such permission will be revoked by the University, which shall have the sole right to make such a determination.  Pets are not permitted under any other circumstances.  In all cases, the roommate(s) must provide consent.

Rubbish, Garbage and Waste:  Students shall dispose of rubbish, garbage, and waste in the proper manner in the interest of health, sanitation and appearance of the property, as determined by the University Housing Department and in compliance with applicable disposal and recycling regulations and local ordinances.  Students may not shake, lean, or hang anything, including bedclothes, rugs, and dust cloths, from windows, balconies or on roofs or buildings.

Structures:  Students are not permitted to construct or place any structure on the grounds without the authorization of the Housing Department.

Noise:  Excessive noise whether caused by the students or their guests is not permitted.

Lockouts:  A service charge will be assessed for lockouts.

13.  Representatives, Waivers, Notice, Severability

Representatives of the University have not made any promises with respect to the premises or dwellings other than mentioned herein.  The failure of the University to enforce any of these terms and conditions shall not be considered as a waiver thereof, but all shall continue in full force and effect.

The University reserves the right to change eligibility requirements and to make other such general rules as are necessary for the safety, care, and cleanliness of the premises, and for securing the comfort and convenience of all occupants of University housing.

Students agree to accept as sufficient the service of any notice required under the terms of the contract, a notice delivered personally, affixed to the door of the premises, or mailed to the premises.

The unenforceability of any one or more of these terms and conditions shall have no effect on the enforceability of the other terms, and such term or condition will be deemed to have been deleted from the contract.

14.  Keys

No occupant will be issued an apartment key unless he or she has a signed contract for housing and the security deposit has been collected.  The number of keys as required for each individual apartment will be issued by the superintendent: Keys must be returned by the last day of the contract agreement or of the occupant’s use of accommodation, whichever occurs first.  Any occupant failing to return a key will be charged for a lock change for security purposes.  Failure to return the key or declare the key lost, when one vacates, will incur charges.

15.  Utilities

The student will pay the amount of the utilities according to the property location:

Butler: All utilities except water; 1-7 Lawrence: Electric utility only; 8-14 Lawrence: All utilities included; Hibben & Magie: Electric utility only; Millstone: All utilities except water; 27/29 Edwards Pl.: All utilities included; Alexander 132, 134, 138, 140: All utilities included.

In property locations where applicable, the contract holder is responsible for establishing a billing account and ensuring continuous service with Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G).  The resident is responsible for payment of all utility billings from PSE&G associated with his/her dwelling unit during the term of occupancy.  Residents shall notify PSE&G of occupancy and vacate dates at least ten days prior to these dates.

 

Student Liability

The student is responsible for any loss of or damage to University property (including the accommodations) he or she is using.  In the event of any loss or damage, the student using the accommodations is charged for necessary repairs or replacements.  The student is also held liable for any violation of University policies by his or her children, guests, or secondary occupants.  In addition, students who damage University property are subject to University disciplinary action.

Respect for Others

Respect for the rights, privileges, and sensibilities of each other is essential in preserving the spirit of community at Princeton. Actions which make the atmosphere intimidating, threatening, or hostile to individuals are therefore regarded as serious offenses. Abusive or harassing behavior, verbal or physical, which demeans, intimidates, threatens, or injures another because of his or her personal characteristics or beliefs is subject to University disciplinary sanctions. Examples of personal characteristics or beliefs include but are not limited to sex, sexual orientation, race, national origin, religion, and handicap (Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities). It is expected that residents show consideration for the property of their peers and of the University.

Guest Policy

Space in University housing is made available to regularly enrolled graduate students of Princeton for their personal use, and use of such space cannot be transferred to any other individual.  Visitors are allowed in housing throughout the 24-hour day, yet the presence of guests or visitors must not interfere with other residents’ normal activities.  Roommates are expected to be sensitive to each other’s need for privacy as well as reasonable about the need for occasional guests or visitors to the unit.  The University strongly encourages that residents get 48-hours advance consent from and give advance notice to all other roommates before having guests or visitors.  In the case of overnight guests or visitors, 48 hour advance consent from all roommates is required.  Extended visits of more than three days and two nights are not permitted.

Parking is for resident use and only those guests with a valid visitors parking permit may park at or in housing unit lots or parking areas.  Overnight sleeping in common areas of the building is prohibited.  Disputes or concerns surrounding guests should be brought to the attention of the assistant director of student housing  for resolution.  The University may deny guest privileges and impose disciplinary action if this policy is abused.

Noise

Every Princeton apartment resident has the right to a reasonably quiet environment.  The University expects all students to respect this right and to be aware of the impact their activities may have on their neighbors.  Stereo speakers, for example, should be placed in such a way as to not interfere with the activities of others.  Audio equipment should be placed away from doors and open windows.  While social gatherings are considered an essential part of campus life, students responsible for hosting parties are urged to be considerate of their neighbors.  If the Department of Public Safety receives complaints about a loud party or other disturbance prior to midnight on weeknights or 2 AM on weekends (Friday to Saturday and Saturday to Sunday nights only), Public Safety will ask the hosts to reduce the noise level.  After the curfew hour, Public Safety is authorized to end the activity.

Residents concerned about excessive noise should themselves contact the person(s) responsible for the noise.  If a satisfactory solution is not reached, they should call Public Safety for assistance.  All noise complaints are noted by the Department of Public Safety.  Especially flagrant or repeated violations of this noise policy may result in disciplinary action by the associate dean of the Graduate School.

Housing Policies & Procedures

Apartment Room Draw 

All graduate students who desire on-campus housing must apply for the next academic year.  Click Here for detailed information about the draw.

Notice of Intent to Vacate

Each student planning to move out of his or her apartment (prior to the scheduled June 30th contract end date) must submit a Notice of Intent to Vacate Form.  To avoid a potential penalty, the form must be submitted to the Housing Department in MacMillan Building at least 30 days prior to the anticipated vacate date.  This form must be completed to stop monthly charges from being assessed to the student’s account, and to initiate the process of the security deposit refund.  Security deposits (minus any charges) are returned approximately four weeks after the vacate date and proper check out of the unit.

In cases where more than one contract holder is sharing a unit, each person must file his or her own Notice of Intent to Vacate, since each person has an individual account with the Office of the Treasurer.  It is the responsibility of the vacating student to inform his/her roommate(s) of his or her departure.

Apartment Contract Extensions

All University apartment contracts expire on June 30th of each year.  Extensions are only granted in rare instances for academic requirements or if your are successful in the draw for a new apartment but your new apartment will not be ready for move-in by July 1st.  Click Here for the Apartment Extension Request form. 

Only graduate students who have a firm Ph.D. completion date may apply and be given high priority for an extension of their Housing contract to no later than July 21st.  Students applying for a housing extension, for the purpose of completing their dissertations, must have a letter from their principal advisor or dissertation committee chair stating the date when the student is scheduled to or likely to defend.

Holiday Decorations

Be aware of the need for safety precautions with holiday decorations such as lights, candles, trees and boughs, all of which are potential fire hazards.


To protect yourselves and your neighbors, please observe the following guidelines:

  1. Holiday lights must be UL approved.  When illuminated, they must not be left unattended.
  2. Avoid paper decorations.  You may use small amounts, except on doors leading to or in a corridor, as well as on a second-means-of-egress doors if the paper is fire-resistant or retardant.
  3. Avoid cloth decorations.
  4. If you use foils, keep them away from electrical outlets.
  5. Remove decorations before you leave for the holidays.
  6. Conserve energy — use decorative lights sparingly.
  7. Candles, if used during holidays, should be burned in a safe manner.  They must not be left to burn unattended.

Care for Walls

Only portable bookcases may be used in apartments.  Pictures may be hung with small nails or picture hooks.  Adhesives or larger nails are prohibited.

Kitchen Equipment

Your kitchen is equipped with a gas or electric range.  On older stoves, the pilot light is always lit.  Newer stoves have electric ignition and no pilot light.  Any acidic food spilled on your stove should be cleaned off immediately to avoid stains.  Repair requests should be reported to Facilities Customer Service (8-8000).

Hot objects should not be placed on counters — plastic laminate damaged by residents in this manner is replaced at the resident’s expense.  Grease should not be poured down the kitchen sink drain, since this can clog plumbing.

Your stove should be kept free of any grease buildup (also under the burners) — a cleaning fee is charged to residents who don’t properly clean their appliances.  Do not use aluminum foil to collect grease; it is a health and safety hazard.  Please clean your stove after each use to avoid excessive buildup.


DISHWASHERS ARE NOT PERMITTED.

Refrigerators

Refrigerators are provided in all University apartments.  If you have repair needs for your University refrigerator, please contact your superintendent and report the problem.

Corridors, Hallways and Stairwells

These vital areas must be kept clear — it is imperative that nothing be kept in them.  Corridors, hallways and stairwells are either exits or provide access to exits.

Sanitation

Because many people live together in University housing, proper sanitation is vital.  Students are responsible for keeping their own apartments and any facilities they use in sanitary condition.

Toys

To help prevent any accidents from happening, please put away all children's toys when not in use.  Toys and equipment that are not put away by nightfall and are found by the superintendent are picked up and returned only upon request.  This includes common areas, lawns, corridors, hallways, walkways, parking lots and other areas that are not appropriate.  Residents are liable for all accidents involving improperly stored toys and equipment.

Alcoholic Beverages

Students are expected to be acquainted with and abide by University regulations regarding the use of alcoholic beverages.  These regulations are designed to be consistent with the laws of the State of New Jersey and, in general, prohibit the consumption and serving of alcohol beverages by and to persons under 21 years of age.  A complete statement of policy appears in Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities.

Fire Safety


Evacuation Procedures

Before a fire:

  • Know the location and route for the first and the second means of egress.
  • Keep fire doors closed.

Whether you sense a fire or the building fire alarm system is activated, follow the evacuation plan.

Never ignore a fire alarm!  If you suspect a fire or if the alarm sounds:

  1. Take your apartment keys and alert other occupants of the apartment.
  2. If you are in bed, roll out and crawl to the door.  Stay low to avoid smoke and super-heated gases that may have entered your room.
  3. Feel the doorknob or higher on the door with the back of your hand.  If it feels hot, do not open it — the fire may be on the other side of the door.  If it is not hot, open it slowly.  If trapped on upper floors, put a wet cloth under the closed door to help prevent the spread of smoke.  If you have a phone in your room, dial 911 and tell the operator the following: the apartment address, that you are trapped in the room and need to be rescued.  Stay on the phone until the fire department arrives at your room.
  4. If the hallway is clear of smoke, walk to the nearest fire exit and leave the building.  Close your door behind you.  Leave the fire fighting to the professionals.
  5. Pull the fire alarm on your way out of the building if the alarm horn is not already sounding.
  6. Call 911 from a safe place and report the nature and location of the fire.
  7. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless you are trained to do so.
  8. Do not return to your room or go into the building until instructed.

Police Emergency
In an emergency, call 911.  For any non-emergency, call the Department of Public Safety at  258-1000 or 258-3134.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

What is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas produced when fuels (such as wood, gasoline, heating oil, etc.) burn incompletely.  Fireplaces, gas furnaces, gas stoves, charcoal grills and other devices that use combustion are potential sources of CO.

What is the effect of exposure to CO?

CO replaces oxygen in the bloodstream.  Individuals suffering from CO poisoning effectively suffocate, since even though their breathing is unhindered, they cannot get enough oxygen into the bloodstream.  Mild CO poisoning (e.g. exposure to a concentration higher than 400 parts per million for 2 - 3 hours) feels like the flu, with symptoms including fatigue, nausea, vomiting and headaches.   Higher exposure can result in disorientation, severe headaches, difficulty breathing and ultimately death.

How do CO detectors work?

The CO detector installed in your living area measures how much CO has accumulated and displays a digital readout of the concentration, in parts per million (ppm).  It takes measurements every 2.5 minutes and sounds an alarm before the concentration of CO becomes high enough for adults to begin to experience symptoms.  The alarm sounds when CO levels reach 100 ppm over 90 minutes, 200 ppm over 35 minutes or 400 ppm over 15 minutes.

What do I do if the alarm sounds?

  1. Evacuate immediately.
  2. From another area, call Public Safety at 911 and report the problem.
  3. Do not re-enter the room until instructed to do so by Public Safety, Alarm Shop personnel or Environmental Health and Safety.

Public Safety will contact either the Alarm Shop or Environmental Health and Safety to measure CO levels and determine the necessary course of action.  This monitor is designed to minimize the possibility of false alarms, so treat all alarms as a real problem.

What do I do if the monitor is chirping?

This unit is equipped with a 9-volt backup battery.  When the battery needs to be replaced, the monitor will chirp intermittently.  Housing personnel replace the battery annually.  If the battery needs to be replaced before then, contact the Superintendent.

What happens if we lose power?

The unit is equipped with a backup battery that will provide power to the monitor for about 6 hours.  If the monitor completely loses power, it will go through a self-test mode once power is restored.  During the self-test mode, the unit will alarm briefly.

Can I put furniture in front of the monitor?

The monitor will not function properly if it is covered.  Ensure that there are at least a few inches of clearance around the monitor to allow air to flow through it.  Do not place large pieces of furniture or bedding in front of it.

How might the monitor be damaged?

The CO monitor is sensitive to extreme temperature, high humidity and liquids.  It should not be placed in very hot or very cold areas.  Water and cleaning solvents spilled or sprayed onto the monitor can cause damage.

Am I responsible for a lost or damaged monitor?

The Housing inspectors will include the CO monitors in their routine inspection.  If the monitor is missing or damaged by the tenant, the tenant will be responsible for the replacement cost of the monitor.  If the monitor is left unplugged, the tenant may be fined.

For more information

If you have any other questions about the CO monitor, contact the Housing Office (8-3460).  For inquiries about the health effects of carbon monoxide, contact Environmental Health and Safety (8-5294).

You may not remove or relocate the CO monitor!!

General Safety

Loss, Theft or Damage of Personal Property

The University cannot assume responsibility for any articles that are lost, stolen or damaged.  Some students should consult with their parents regarding their homeowner’s insurance policy and the type of coverage they provide, or they may wish to contact the following insurance company:

Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
231 Salina Meadows
P.O. Box 4743
Syracuse, NY 13221-4743
800-289-1501 ext.269

Application forms are available in the Housing Department. Most insurance companies will provide apartment insurance.

Crime/Apartment Insurance

Crime insurance is available through the New Jersey Crime Indemnity Plan.  Rates vary depending on the amount of coverage you need and where you live.  For information about these programs, call or write:

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association
744 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102-3881
973-622-3838

General Procedures for Personal Safety

  • Walk in well-traveled and well-lit areas.
  • Refrain from taking shortcuts, since they are usually in isolated, poorly lit or lightly traveled areas.
  • Use the Campus Shuttle or have someone accompany you during late-night or early-morning travel on Campus.  You can also call Public Safety (8-1000) for assistance.  Personnel are on duty 24 hours a day.
  • Park your automobile in well-lit, highly visible areas.
  • Check for loiterers before entering or leaving your car or apartment.
  • Do not allow strangers into your unit; check their identification.  All University personnel and all other utility employees who might need to enter your unit carry identification cards.
  • Lock your doors and windows whenever you leave.
  • Be aware of thieves who seek to enter your apartment by using the excuse that they’re “looking for a friend.”  Get a good description and call Public Safety (8-1000) immediately.
  • Do not allow non-residents to enter your building with you.
  • Solicitation is prohibited by law.
  • Record the serial numbers engraved on your valuables (TVs, stereos, personal computers and other valuables should have serial numbers engraved on them).  It is important that you have serial numbers when filing insurance claims and security reports.
  • Be alert and observant and report any incident or suspicious activity to Public Safety (8-1000).

Vacations

If you plan to be away from your residence for an extended period of time, notify your superintendent.  Vacation periods, during which occupancy tends to be reduced, render the complexes more vulnerable to theft and other security hazards.

If you live in either Butler or Millstone, and leave for vacation in the winter months, the heater should be kept at 65° F — never turn it off.  Pipes may freeze and burst if the heat is set below this temperature.  Residents will be liable for the resulting damage.

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