THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

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UNIVERSITY VILLAGES – UM HOUSING

RENTAL AGREEMENT W/ROOMMATE ADDENDUM

The parties to this Agreement are:

OWNER: The University of Montana - University Villages

TENANT: ____________________________________________________________

Printed Last Name, First Name

ID NUMBER: ____________________________________________________________

PREMISES: ______________________________________________________

Missoula, Montana 59801

PARTIES AGREE THAT each of the terms of this Agreement as well as the University of Montana policies

listed in the Tenant Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct are conditions on TENANT’s right to occupy

the Premises. Any failure by TENANT to comply with one or more of such terms is a default under this

Agreement. In the event of such a default, University Villages may, at its option, terminate this Agreement,

evict TENANT, and seek any other remedy permissible under Montana Law, including but not limited to the

University of Montana Student Conduct Code.

Policy changes will be noted via the University Villages Cornerstone Newsletter. TENANTS will be responsible

for reading changes and abiding by all policies. An updated and complete list of all University Villages policies

can be found on the UM Housing website.

PARTIES FURTHER AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS:

Rental of the Premises shall be on a month-to-month term beginning on __________________________, 20_____. A THIRTY DAY

VACATE NOTICE is required before vacating.

The monthly rent for the Premises that TENANT shall pay to the University of Montana is $___________. All rent payments

are due in advance by the first day of each month. A $25.00 Late Fee will be assessed for payments not received by the

of each month. Failure to pay rent by the due date may result in eviction from University Villages.

In the event TENANT fails to pay any rent or other charges owed to the University of Montana under this Agreement,

the University of Montana may, in addition to any other remedy, refer to the Montana Department of Revenue and/or

private collection agency for collection from TENANT. TENANT will then become liable for all costs incurred by the

University of Montana, the Montana Department of Revenue, and/or the collection agency in the collection of such

charges. In addition, the University of Montana shall have the right to bar TENANT’s access to future University of

Montana registrations and transcripts until all monies owed by TENANT are paid in full.

The parent or guardian of any dependent not of majority age who resides at or is a guest in University Villages is subject

to this lease, and as a condition of this lease must supervise or arrange for other adult supervision of the dependent(s)

not of majority age at all times while on University Villages premises. Failure to meet this requirement may result in

student conduct action and the cancellation of this lease and eviction from University Villages.

TENANT shall not bring, keep, or maintain any pet(s) on the Premises. This includes pets belonging to visitors. Pets

will not be permitted to “visit” or be on the Premises for any reason. Violation of this policy will result in a student

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conduct violation. Potential sanctions for this violation may include forfeiture of the entire damage deposit and eviction

from University Villages. If TENANT is evicted, TENANT will be given 15 days to vacate the Premises. Additionally, any

damages incurred above the deposit will be billed to the TENANTS University of Montana student account.

TENANT shall not smoke, burn candles, incense, or have lighted halogen lamps in the apartment. These are all safety

issues. Violation of this policy will result in a student conduct violation. Potential sanctions for this violation may

include forfeiture of the entire damage deposit and eviction from University Villages. If the TENANT is evicted, the

TENANT will be given 15 days to vacate the Premises. Additionally, any damages incurred above the deposit will be

billed to the TENANT’s University of Montana student account.

TENANT shall not transfer possession of the Premises without the express written permission of the University Villages

Office. In the case of roommate occupied apartments, University Villages will only allow one name change on said

apartment during entire time of tenancy.

All University Villages Apartments are for private dwellings only. TENANT may not house guests or visitors for more

than 3 days. TENANT must notify the University Villages Office of guests and visitors staying longer than three days,

but who are not partners or dependents listed in the Rental Agreement. All partners and dependents living in the

apartment must be listed on the Rental Agreement prior to their move into the apartment. If a partner or dependent

moves out of the apartment, TENANT must notify the University Villages Office within 5 days of the move out. TENANT

may remove partner and dependents from the rental agreement, however, roommates must provide a Notice

of Intent to Vacate to the University Villages Office to have their name removed from the rental agreement upon

their move out of the unit.

It is required that all TENANTS keep their dependent information accurate on the myHousingPortal. Failure to keep

dependent information up to date can result in student conduct and/or eviction.

In accordance to the Jeanne Clery Act, UM Housing is required to collect a missing person contact for any student that

is currently residing on campus, including students listed as dependents. If any of your dependents are currently

enrolled or planning to enroll this academic year at the University of Montana, you are required to provide their

Student ID number (790 number) within the dependent information on the myHousingPortal. The dependent will be

contacted via student email and asked to submit their missing person contact information. Missing person contact

information will be maintained confidentially and only be utilized in instances where the individual is determined to

be missing.

Except as listed below, TENANT shall pay for all utilities and services to the Premises.

a. University Villages shall pay for gas and electrical services in the Craighead/Sisson Apartments.

b. University Villages shall pay for garbage, water, and sewer to all apartments.

TENANT is required to call NorthWestern Energy to set up an account (excluding Craighead and Sisson). If utility

services are not placed in your name as of the date you move in, the University of Montana will be billed for your utilities

and will then place these charges on your student account. Your student account will also be charged a $25.00

processing fee per billing period.

In the event TENANT fails to pay any utility or services owed to the University of Montana under this Agreement, the

University of Montana may, in addition to any other remedy, refer to the Montana Department of Revenue and/or

private collection agency for collection from TENANT. TENANT will then become liable for all costs incurred by the

University of Montana, the Montana Department of Revenue, and/or the collection agency in the collection of such

charges. In addition, the University of Montana shall have the right to bar TENANT’s access to future University of

Montana registrations and records until all monies owed by TENANT are paid in full.

TENANT must notify the University Villages Office of TENANT’s intent to move out by completing a “Notice of Intent

to Vacate” form at least thirty days prior to the date TENANT plans to vacate the Premises. TENANT is liable for thirty

(30) days’ rent from the day University Villages receives this “Notice of Intent to Vacate.” TENANT may submit the form

online electronically at the UM Housing website.

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TENANT will be required to have all carpets cleaned by a professional carpet cleaner that uses a truck mounted system

upon vacating the apartment. If hiring a company, a receipt for this service must be presented at the time the keys

are turned in. Renting a steam cleaner is not permitted. If the carpets are not cleaned, management will make

arrangements for cleaning and charge the expense back to the TENANT. TENANT may contract the University Village

staff to complete this carpet cleaning and arrange this service with the University Villages Office.

University Villages further reserves the right to terminate this Agreement and TENANT’s right to occupy the

Premises to the full extent permissible under Montana law if:

a. TENANT:

i. is not currently enrolled in the University of Montana as a student with at least

six (6) credits during the Fall and Spring semesters; and

ii. does not demonstrate satisfactory progress toward a degree by completing at

least six (6) credits each semester; and

iii. does not maintain enrollment for Fall and Spring semesters each academic

year; or

iv. is not permanent staff/faculty at the University of Montana; or

v. occupancy exceeds six (6) consecutive years

b. TENANT or a guest of TENANT violates this Rental Agreement, the University of

Montana Student Conduct Codes, or any of the policies and regulations listed in the University

Villages Handbook, Cornerstone newsletter, and UM Housing website; or

c TENANT has provided false or inaccurate information when applying for occupancy of the

Premises; or

d. TENANT becomes delinquent in payments of rent or any charges owed to UM Housing -

University of Montana.

TENANT acknowledges receipt of the copy of the Check In Sheet and Assessment List of Premises to TENANT’s

occupancy and the University Villages Tenant Handbook, all of which are hereby incorporated as part of this Rental

Agreement. TENANT pays a Security Deposit to the UM Housing Office in the sum of $350.00 to secure TENANT’s

compliance with all the conditions of this Agreement. TENANT will forfeit all, or a portion, of this deposit if any of the

following events occur:

a. in the event TENANT has pre-applied and accepted an assignment of the Premises and

subsequently cancels this assignment and this Lease Agreement; or

b. if TENANT vacates the Premises with unpaid rent still owing to University of Montana; or

c. if TENANT vacates the Premises leaving the Premises in a damaged state or needing

substantial cleaning.

Upon termination of the tenancy, TENANT shall return the Premises to the University of Montana in as good order,

condition, and repair as when received; ordinary wear and tear excepted, and free of all TENANT’s personal property,

trash, and debris.

Once TENANT vacates the Premises, the University Villages Office will inspect the Premises and apply any cleaning,

damage, or rent charges to TENANT’s account. Once TENANT’s account has been billed, the Security Deposit will be

released to TENANT’s account within thirty (30) days of TENANT’s move out date. If monies are due to the TENANT

they will be refunded based on the choices TENANT has selected through the Business Services Department. If the

Security Deposit is insufficient to satisfy the damages, cleaning charges, or unpaid rent, the University of Montana may

collect any deficiency from TENANT and take proper legal action to recover such deficiency as stated in Paragraph Three

(3) of the Agreement. TENANT will be responsible for any damages caused to the Premises by TENANT or TENANT’s

family/guests.

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TENANT shall allow the University of Montana - University Villages staff to enter the Premises for reasons of safety

and security, preventative maintenance inspection, pest control, improvements, or repairs. By submitting a

maintenance request, whether in-person, by telephone, or electronically, you are giving permission and receiving

implied notice of staffs’ intent to enter the Premises. The University of Montana will conduct periodic inspections in

the apartments to ensure safety, security, and routine maintenance/cleaning is being maintained.

University Villages is not responsible for the continuation of mail, heating, maintenance, or security service at normal

levels in the event of a natural disaster, strike, or lockout of public employees or suppliers’ employees, power, water,

or sewer interruptions from on- or off-campus sources, or in the event of other causal events beyond the control or

reasonable anticipation of University Villages. University Villages is not responsible for construction noise or

disruption.

TENANT shall not make any alterations, additions, or repairs.

TENANT will be permitted to have a business within their apartment as long as it does not:

a. Interfere with the peace and enjoyment of others living around you; and

b. Is approved by the University Villages Office; and

c. Does not violate any of the policies of this rental contract for University Villages or the University of

Montana.

All vehicles owned by TENANT or anyone residing with TENANT must be registered with the University of Montana

and display a University Villages parking decal (limit of 2 per TENANT). All vehicles must be maintained in

operable condition and licensed for the current year. University Villages parking is restricted to passenger vehicles

only. Campers, trailers, motorhomes, buses, or any other non-passenger vehicles are not permitted to park at University

Villages. University Villages Parking Lots are restricted to registered TENANT parking only.

University Villages has multiple apartments that are fully ADA accessible. Students requiring housing modifications

receive priority to these apartments.

______ You DO live in an ADA accessible apartment. If the need arises, University Villages reserves the right to

relocate you to a similar apartment in University Villages in the event this apartment is needed for a tenant

requiring modifications.

a. UM Housing will give tenant a 30 day notice to move.

b. UM housing will not charge the $100 transfer fee.

c. UM Housing will not be responsible for the moving of tenant’s items.

______ You DO NOT live in an ADA accessible apartment, and thus, this University Villages policy does not apply

to the Premises listed in this Rental Agreement.

The University of Montana shall not be liable to TENANT or insure TENANT for any personal injury or property

damage caused by the act or omission of any other TENANT or of third parties. TENANT shall obtain and pay for any

insurance coverage that TENANT deems necessary to protect TENANT and TENANT’s property. Non-liability of the

University: TENANT is responsible for personal property belonging to TENANT, household members, or guests. The

University of Montana shall not be liable for loss of or damage to personal property belonging to residents or guests

regardless of where the personal property is located, whether in the unit, common areas, laundries, or storage rooms,

unless loss or damage is caused by the willful misconduct or negligence of University Villages. It is recommended that

TENANTS have renters insurance.

The University of Montana reserves the right to increase all rental rates. TENANTS will be given 30 days written notice

of the increase as well as the new rates. TENANTS will be notified of the new rental rates in the Cornerstone Newsletter

at least 30 days prior to the increase.

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Effective August 1, 2011, the University of Montana campus is a tobacco free area. All University Villages apartments,

including patio areas and outside the apartments on University property, are non-smoking for TENANTS and guests.

TENANTS and guests found smoking in University Villages apartments, as with any University Villages policy violation,

will have student conduct charges filed against them, which can result in eviction from University Villages.

Failure of the University of Montana to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of

any of such terms. The terms shall remain in full force and effect throughout the period of TENANT’s occupancy of the

Premises. The University of Montana reserves the right to develop other rules and regulations as necessary for the

safety, care, and cleanliness of the Premises and for the security, comfort, and convenience of all occupants.

NOTE

Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Laws do not apply to housing provided by the

Montana University System.

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OWNER: The University of Montana - University Villages DATE

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TENANT’S SIGNATURE DATE

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ROOMMATE SIGNATURE (if applicable) DATE

While the TENANT (both TENANTS in the case of roommates) is ultimately responsible for the actions that occur

within their apartment and ensuring all dependents, partners, and guests abide by University of Montana and

University Villages policies, all people over the age of 18 living within the PREMISES must sign stating they

understand and agree to follow all University Villages policies outlined in this rental agreement.

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DEPENDENT SIGNATURE DATE

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