A. AGREEMENT PERIOD
The Housing Agreement is a legally binding contract between you (resident/student) and The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC). When the Agreement is signed, serious legal and financial obligations are made. Please take some time to review this agreement. If you are under 18 years of age, you must review this agreement with your parent or legal guardian, and their signature will be required on this agreement. The Agreement is effective and binding for the full academic year, Fall through Spring terms inclusive, or the portion of the year remaining at the time of the assignment. Period shall commence on Saturday, August 20, 2022, (hereinafter known as the “Commencement Date”) and end on Sunday, May 7, 2023 (hereinafter known as the “Termination Date”). The AAC agrees to provide the Resident use of the facilities during the times classes and final exams are held, in accordance with the established academic calendar as published in the student catalog. During recess periods housing facilities are not provided. The Resident’s personal property may remain in the housing facilities during scheduled recess periods.
The Resident shall be permitted access to their assigned AAC Suite (hereinafter known as the “Suite") for the Term, except the Resident is not permitted to occupy the Suite during the Semester Break from December 24, 2022 to January 1, 2023. The Resident’s personal property may remain in the Suite during the Semester Break. Failure to occupy the Suite does not excuse the Resident from compliance with this Agreement.
B. RESERVATION
When AAC receives a signed housing agreement, a completed Roommate Questionnaire and a $250.00 nonrefundable housing deposit (hereinafter known as the "Deposit"), the Resident will be placed on a housing list. All incoming freshman residing outside the Greater Cincinnati area are required to live in the AAC Housing (AAH), up to capacity. Incoming freshman living within Greater Cincinnati may request residence in the AAH. The AAH reserves the right to change a room assignment whenever necessary. Dates mentioned in the Housing Agreement are subject to change should the AAC change or adjust the academic calendar.
C. CANCELLATION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
Except as hereinafter provided, cancellation or termination of this Agreement by the Resident or AAH will result in a $250.00 cancellation fee (hereinafter known as "Cancellation Fee").
1. Prior to June 25, 2022, the Resident may cancel this Agreement and the Deposit will be forfeited, but no Cancellation Fee or housing fee will be due. If this Agreement is cancelled after June 25, 2022 or the Resident fails to occupy the assigned unit, the Resident will forfeit the Deposit as well as the right to occupy the unit, and housing fees for the fall semester will be charged to the Resident’s student account. If the Resident transfers out or withdraws from the AAC during the AAC’s Winter Break, the Resident may cancel this Agreement prior to December 15, 2022, in which case a Cancellation Fee will not be charged; however, if the Resident cancellation occurs after December 15, 2022, a Cancellation Fee and housing fee for the spring semester will be charged to the Resident. The full chart of dates and percentages of fees returned by date can be found in Section D below. Cancellations must be in writing to the Director of Student Services and received on or before the applicable date. The written cancelation should be submitted to Director of Student Services Attn: Housing Cancellation, 1212 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH 45202. The postmark date will determine the date of the notice.
2. If this Agreement is terminated by the AAH due to lack of space, all fees paid by the Resident in connection with this Agreement, including the Deposit, will be refunded, and no Cancellation Fee or housing cost shall be due.
3. If the Resident ceases to be enrolled at the AAC during a semester, the resident must vacate the housing unit within seventy-two (72) hours from the date paperwork for ceasing enrollment is filed with the Registrar’s Office. The Resident will be charged the Cancellation Fee and is liable for the housing fees for the current semester.
4. AAH reserves the right to terminate this Agreement if: (1) in the opinion of the Director of Student Services, or their designee, the Resident has demonstrated behavior that significantly disrupts or poses a danger to themselves or the AAC community, (2) the Resident violates the requirements of any applicable governmental laws, rules or regulations or the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement, or (3) the Resident's conduct violates the AAC's policies as they may be modified from time to time, including, without limitation, those stated in the AAC's Catalog. Upon written notification of the termination of this Agreement, the Resident will have seventy-two (72) hours to vacate the housing unit. The Resident will be charged a Cancellation Fee and is liable for the housing fees for the current semester. An AAC Housing Agreement may be terminated if housing costs and tuition are not paid in full by given deadlines. Your account is considered to be paid in full if you have a Cashnet payment plan set up and make your payments on time. Fall 2022 payments need to be set up by August 15th, 2022 and Spring 2023 payments need to be set up by January 1st, 2023. A Spring 2023 semester Housing Agreement will be terminated if an account is not paid in full by January 1st, 2023, therefore making a moveout deadline of January 4th, 2023.
5. When the needs of the AAH are such that a cancellation of this Agreement will not result in a vacancy, the Resident may be permitted to cancel this Agreement through an appeal process but will be charged a Cancellation Fee. In the event that the Resident is permitted to cancel this Agreement under this Section, the Resident is liable for the housing fees for the current semester. If the Resident is able to find a suitable person to replace the vacancy that is created the Resident can appeal to the Business Office for a prorate refund of the housing fees. Requests for such a cancellation must be submitted in writing to the Director of Student Services and the Business Office at 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 The Resident will be informed of the decision(s) in writing. Please be advised that it is rare for the Agreement to be canceled under this exception.
D. ROOM REFUND
Refunds of dorm room housing charges, as a result of leaving the dorms or termination of housing agreement, are based on the date the Resident checks out or leaves AAC housing. Residents must complete the formal check-out process and receive approval to be eligible for a refund. Resident is responsible for all room charges until the formal check-out process has been completed. The Resident must check out with a Resident Advisor or the Resident Community Coordinator. The following steps must be completed.
Resident Advisor (RA) and Resident Community Coordinator must examine the room for any damages and complete the check-out form. This form is then signed by the Director of Student Services.
Resident must turn all keys to the Resident Community Coordinator in an envelope/container with name and room number on it.
Resident must complete a proper check-out form summarizing the reason(s) for leaving. Failure to complete a proper check-out form may result in the assessment of an administrative fee. Residence are refunded room fees in accordance with the University policy outlined in the following:
Time Period |
Refund Percentage |
Prior to dorm check in |
100% |
Prior to first day of classes |
90% |
Before 3rd week of classes |
80% |
Before 5th week of classes |
60% |
Before 10th week of classes |
40% |
Before start of second semester classes |
25% |
Before 2nd week of second semester classes |
15% |
After 2nd week of second semester classes |
No refund |
No refunds are made to any Resident receiving academic credit for the term or for absences from AAH. In the event provision of the services described herein is beyond the control of the AAC due to extraordinary circumstances, refunds of prepaid room are determined by the AAC in its sole discretion.
E. HOUSING FEES AND DEPOSITS
1. The nonrefundable Deposit of $250.00, is required when submitting this Agreement, If AAH is unable to provide a space the Deposit will be refunded in full.
2. The Housing fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are $7,350 for a quintuple, $7,500 for a quad, $7,750 for a triple, $8,200 for a double and $9,000 for a single. The housing cost is charged to the student’s account by semester. These amounts are subject to change. All tuition and fees must be paid in full by August 15, 2022 and January 1, 2023.
3. A damage deposit of $600.00 is required and charged to the Resident student’s account. The Damage Deposit will be refunded to the Resident in a timely fashion after proper move-out and inspection of the unit is complete. In the event, that a Resident has an outstanding balance with the Art Academy, the damage deposit will be applied to any outstanding balance. If there are damages to the unit, whether or not caused by the Resident, or to common areas within or about the AAH caused by the Resident, the expense to repair, replace or clean such damage will be charged to the student’s account. If damage charges exceed the Damage Deposit, the Resident will receive a statement and the Resident shall pay such amount within thirty (30) days of receiving such statement.
4. Resident agrees to pay all applicable housing fees. Housing fees are charged to the Resident’s student account per semester and are payable in full by August 15, 2022 and January 1, 2023. The Resident agrees to make all payments due each semester before moving into the Unit. Residents who are evicted during the term for disciplinary reasons are responsible for the semester’s full housing fees. The Resident agrees to discuss payment problems with the Business Office in advance of any due date. Failure to make payments as prescribed does not relieve the Resident from the Housing Agreement obligations. Non-payment results in denial of housing, in cancellation of current Resident housing and in denial of subsequent AAC registration/enrollment until amounts owed are paid. Residents enrolled in AAC classes but failing to check into their assigned unit, while the Housing Agreement is in effect, continue to be assessed housing fees. A Resident who leaves the Unit during the duration of the Agreement without written consent, while still enrolled in classes, continues to be liable for the housing fees.
F. UNIT ASSIGNMENTS AND CHANGES
1. Priority will be given first to traditional first-time freshmen students and then to all other students at AAC, in each case in the order in which the Deposits are received. Unit assignments are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, retaliation, genetic information, sexual harassment, sexual orientation and gender identity, and veteran status. An attempt will be made to honor mutual roommate requests but can’t be guaranteed.
2. The Director of Student Services reserves the right to assign applicants and residents to available space and to change such assignments at any time before and throughout the Term. Residents may submit requests for room changes directly to the Director of Student Services. Residents who move out or into AAH without proper authorization are subject to disciplinary action, a $250.00 fine, and possible termination of this Agreement under.
3. When there is a vacancy in the Unit, the Unit must be maintained in a manner that will allow another Resident to move in immediately.
4, If the Resident has medical needs or a disability that may affect their Unit assignment, the Resident must notify the Director of Student Services of such needs or disability. Accommodations will be approved based on receipt of appropriate documentation and the reasonable capability of AAH to provide or meet such accommodations.
5. The Art Academy of Cincinnati provides reasonable accommodations to students who have a documented disability and/or medical condition that requires the assistance of a service or support animal.
In order to be considered for accommodations for an animal, a student must provide the following documentation evidence:
1) Disability and/or medical condition;
2) Prescription of animal by medical professional; and
3) Proof of animal’s registry in recognized service/support animal database (ex. National Service Animal Registry)
Providing this documentation alone does not guarantee the allowance of the animal on behalf of the AAC. Upon submitting this documentation to the AAC, the AAC will consider and verify its contents. Decisions will be based on that verification and other information, such as:
1) An identifiable relationship or nexus between the documented disability/condition and the assistance that the animal provides;
2) Appropriateness of animal type and breed;
3) Proof of proper supervision;
4) Proof of proper tools/training to control the animal; and
5) Proof of insurance for animal
6) Other factors as deemed appropriate
G. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement may not be transferred or assigned to another person. The Unit may not be sublet. Any transfer, assignment or sublease in violation of this prohibition shall be automatically null and void.
H. CARE OF FACILITIES
1. The Resident is responsible for cleaning the Unit and ensuring the contents are maintained at all times in a safe, clean and sanitary condition. The Unit is subject to periodic health and safety inspections by authorized personnel of AAH and its agents, employees and licensees. If the Unit is found to have health or safety problems, Resident will be notified of the conditions and given the opportunity to correct such. Another inspection will be scheduled. If the problems are still found to exist during the follow-up inspection, AAH will hire personnel to correct remaining problems at the expense of the Resident’s damage deposit. The Resident agrees to be directly and financially responsible for keeping assigned space and furnishing clean and free from damage. The Resident agrees to pay established charges, or actual costs, for unit damages, special housekeeping, or maintenance services necessary due to misuse or abuse of facilities (beyond normal wear and tear). The Resident is responsible for an equal portion of charges assessed to all occupants of the Residents’ Unit, when those directly responsible for the damage cannot be identified. If there are continued issues or instances of misuse/ abuse of facilities, students are subject to warnings in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and potential termination of this Housing Agreement.
2. Residents’ units are furnished with the appropriate number of beds, mattresses, table and chairs. Residents must provide their own bed linens, pillows, towels, area rugs. The Resident agrees to be financially responsible for keeping furnishing clean and free from damage. The Resident agrees to pay established charges, or actual cost, to repair or replace damage furnishings due to misuse or abuse of furnishings (beyond normal wear and tear). The Resident is responsible for an equal portion of charges assessed to all occupants of the Residents’ Unit, when those directly responsible for the damage cannot be identified.
3. It is the responsibility of the Resident to maintain the appliances provided in the Unit in a good and clean condition. Any malfunctions of appliances should be reported to the Resident Advisor and/or Director of Student Services. The Resident agrees to be directly and financially responsible for keeping appliances clean and free from damage. The Resident agrees to pay established charges, or actual costs, for appliance damages, special housekeeping, or maintenance services necessary due to misuse or abuse of appliances (beyond normal wear and tear). The Resident is responsible for an equal portion of charges assessed to all occupants of the Residents’ Unit, when those responsible for the damage cannot be identified.
4. The Resident is assigned the appropriate keys to allow entry into the unit. The Resident agrees to: not have keys duplicated, not transfer use of the keys, and surrender the keys when the Resident officially checks out of the unit or agreement terminates. Failure to follow the foregoing rules will result in the locks being changed and the Resident charged the replacement cost of $60 per key. The Resident agrees to immediately report the loss of an assigned key and to pay any associated cost for replacement of lost keys. Replacement cost for a lost or stolen key is $60 per key. Lost keys found prior to the changing of the lock core should be reported to Director of Student Services immediately to avoid being charged for the replacement. Once the core is replaced the Resident is responsible for the charge. Auxiliary locks are prohibited and will be removed and the Resident will be charged to for the removal.
Residents who leave, withdraw, move out from their dorm rooms have seven business days from the day they leave their room to return all keys back to the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Failure in returning all keys within the given seven business day timeline will be charged $60 per key. Failure to communicate with the Director of Student Services and or the Residence Community Coordinator before the seven-business day grace period ends will result in that Resident being charged to replace each key ($60 per key) from their damage deposit.
5. Resident agrees not to transfer badge card to any other person for building access. Resident agrees to immediately report any lost card to Director of Student Services. Once a Resident has checked out of the housing, they may only reenter the building as a guest of a current resident.
6. Common areas include, but are not limited to, hallways, stairwells, lobby, grounds and building exteriors of the AAH. No items are to be placed in or attached to any common area including but not limited to any type of antenna or satellite dish. No common area furnishings or equipment shall be removed from their proper location. The Resident agrees to pay established charges, or actual charges, for damages to common areas (areas not in the confines of the Residents’ unit) or special housekeeping or maintenance services necessary due to misuse or abuse of facilities or equipment for which the Resident is responsible. The Resident is responsible for an equal portion of charges assessed to all Resident of the facility when those responsible for the damage cannot be identified. Damage charges are payable upon assessment.
7. The Resident is required to comply with the Rules and Regulations as outlined below.
a. Waste of any type must be disposed in designated garbage containers. Garbage containers are not to be removed from their designated location. Waste of any type is not permitted in the hallways, stairwells, common areas or public rights-of-way. No furnishing or personal property may be placed in the hallways, stairwells, common areas or public rights-of-way.
b. The Residents are required to maintain a reasonable sound level in their respective unit at all times. The Resident must comply with the directives or instructions of AAH staff members, including the Resident Advisor, regarding elimination of excessive noise. In the event of a noise disturbance as outlined under the Cincinnati Municipal Code, Section 910-7, 910-9 and 910-11, the complaint must be dealt with by the following entities in the following order: Resident Advisor, Security, and then Cincinnati Police Department. All disturbances and complaints deemed to be serious by the Resident Advisor or Security will result in notification to the Director of Student Services within seventy-two (72) hours either via phone, fax or email. Disturbances and complaints that involve the Cincinnati Police will additionally require a written report to the same parties, detailing the facts, conclusions and any follow-up necessary.
c. All guests and visitors to the Unit are required to sign-in at the security desk at 1212 Jackson Street and receive a guest badge to be displayed while visiting the Unit. Visitors to the Unit are asked to leave before 12 midnight each evening. If Resident wish to have an overnight guest, the guest must be registered and approved by the Resident Advisor, who maintains the records of overnight guests. Overnight stays will be approved for Friday and Saturday nights only. The Resident is limited to six (6) overnight visits each semester. The Resident must escort their guest at all times in the AAH. The Resident is responsible to advise the guest of all of the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement regarding conduct within and use of the Unit and the AAH, as well as applicable policies of the AAC, including those contained within the Student Handbook, and is responsible for the conduct of that guest. The Resident is financially responsible for all damage and loss caused by their guest/visitor to either the Unit or the common areas of the AAH. Such damage or loss, including repair, replacement or cleaning, will be charged to the Resident’s student account and must be paid within thirty (30) days.
d. Firearms, ammunition, weapons of any type and explosives are strictly prohibited on the AAC campus and in or about the AAH.
e. The use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited on the AAC campus or in or about the AAH. The illegal use, possession, or sale of drugs sometimes prescribed for medical purposes is also strictly prohibited.
f. AAH and the AAC abide by all applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations concerning the sale, possession and use of alcohol. Therefore, Resident is expected to comply with same laws, rules and regulations.
g. Smoking is not allowed within the Unit or anywhere within the AAH. Designated areas for smoking are limited to areas located outside the AAH. All cigarettes must be properly extinguished and disposed in receptacles.
h. Open flames including, but not limited to, candles, oil lamps, incense, etc. are strictly prohibited within the AAH. Cooking grills are not permitted inside or on the fire escapes of the AAH.
i. Only two (2) appliances may be plugged into a double electrical outlet at any time.
j. Air conditioners and space heaters are not permitted.
k. Only three (3) extension cords, with a maximum six (6) feet in length each, may be used in the Unit. All items must be Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approved. Any hazardous appliance found in the Unit will be removed by the Resident Advisor and disposed of immediately.
l. False tripping of alarm systems and tampering with the fire extinguishers or fire sprinklers is prohibited. These violations are misdemeanor offenses under the Ohio Revised Code Section 2917.31 and 2917.32. If a person is injured due to these offenses, these violations are considered felony offenses under the Ohio Revised Code Section 2917.31.
m. Emergency exits and the fire escapes are to be used only in an emergency.
n. Resident is required to carry their AAC ID Card at all times and to present it to AAH officials on request.
o. No signs, drawings, graffiti, advertisements of notices shall be painted or affixed on or to any windows, walls, doors or other parts of the Unit and/or Building.
p. Resident shall not place, install or operate in Unit or Building, any engine, refrigerating (other than a home-type kitchen refrigerator), heating or air conditioning apparatus, stove or machinery, or conduct mechanical operations or cook thereon (other than in a home-type microwave oven) or therein, or place in or about the Unit any explosives, gasoline, kerosene, oil, acids, caustics or any other inflammable, explosives, hazardous or odorous material. No Resident shall cause or permit any unusual or objectionable odors to be produced upon or permeate from the Unit or Building,
q. AAC and AAH will not be responsible for lost or stolen personal property, equipment, money or jewelry from the Unit, the Building, or any other area on or about the Building, regardless of whether such loss occurs when these areas were locked against entry or not.
r. No birds or animals shall be brought into or kept in or about the Building other than service animals or other animals required to be permitted by law (including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act). Please contact the Director of Student Services if the Resident has a need for a service animal.
s. Resident shall give immediate notice to Resident Advisor and/or Director of Student Services in case of accidents in the Unit or in the Common Areas or of defects therein or in any fixtures or equipment, or of any known emergency in the Building.
t. AAC and AAH shall have the right to make such other and further reasonable rules and regulations as in the judgment of AAC and AAH may from time to time be needful for the safety, appearance, care and cleanliness of the Building and for the preservation of good order.
u. No vehicles (other than non-motorized bicycles, which are permitted) of any kind shall be brought into or kept in the Unit or building. Non-motorized bicycles must be stored in the Resident’s unit or locked up in bike racks. Any wheeled vehicles not in the units or in appropriate locked racks becomes a safety hazard and will be confiscated/removed from the AAH by the Residence Community Coordinator.
v. Resident shall insure the doors of unit and building are closed and securely locked before leaving the Building and must observe strict care not to leave such doors open and exposed to the weather or other elements. Tampering with locks, alarm systems and cameras is prohibited.
w. All holiday decorations and other temporary or special decorations must be flame-retardant. No live Christmas trees or candles are to be used throughout the Building. No decorations should be hung on the exterior faces of the Building or exterior faces of the windows.
x. Resident will report any maintenance problems involving water, moist conditions, or mold to the Resident Advisor and/or Director of Student Services promptly and conduct required activities in a manner that prevents unusual moisture conditions or mold growth.
y. Resident will not block or inhibit the flow of return or make up air into the HVAC system. Maintain the Unit at a consistent temperature and humidity level. Thermometers cannot exceed 74 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and drop below 67 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Violations of the thermostat will result in a locked thermostat and charged for that month’s Duke Energy bill.
z. Adhere to Bed Bug Policy as outlined in Academic Catalog.
8. If any bugs, roaches, rodents, animals, and or any pests are discovered anywhere in the dorm room or dorm building, the resident is responsible for conducting the following:
a. Contact the RA and Resident Community Coordinator immediately
b. If possible, take pictures of bugs, rodents, pests that are discovered
c. If it is a roach, kill immediately
d. Schedule an inspection with Resident Community Coordinator
e. Follow all prep rules and guidelines instructed by the exterminator
f. Conduct regular cleaning of dorm room throughout academic year
g. Follow up inspections will occur two weeks after first appointment
Residents are responsible for following up with their RAs and Residence Community Coordinator if any bugs, roaches, animals, and any pests are found or returned to the dorm building and dorm room. Residents are responsible for conducting all the prep work needed to eliminate the problems in their dorm room. Residents who fail to comply with following the bug removal procedures or refuse to do the full prep work of dorm room, will be held responsible for all exterminator charges, damages, and other costs to eliminate the bug, roach, rodent, animal, and pest problems for the dorm building.
9. AAC and AAH respects Residents’ rights to privacy in their units and makes a reasonable effort to give 24-hour notice for damage, maintenance or cleanliness inspections. AAH and AAC regards unit entry for the purposes of improvements, maintenance, cleaning and fire and safety inspection necessary for the health and general welfare of all residents. Such entry is agreed to and authorized by the Resident as part of this Agreement. Entry without notice occurs in emergencies to ensure protection of life, limb and/or property, and upon a Resident’s request for maintenance service. Entry and inspections of units by AAH, AAC or law officials for the purposes of discovering a violation of AAH and/or AAC rules and regulations or local, state or federal law shall be reasonable and in accordance with AAC and AAH policy and state and federal law.
I. LIABILITY
1. AAH and AAC do NOT carry liability insurance for any Resident or Resident’s property and, therefore, does not assume responsibility to Residents or other persons, including guests, for the loss of money or valuables, damage to property, or injuries sustained on the premises. Criminal activity, personal injury and theft occur, and the risk exist for such occurrences, specifically within and around housing facilities. Therefore, the AAC and AAH recommends the Residents make their own arrangements concerning insurance protection against such losses. The Resident and, if applicable, their parent or guardian, shall hold AAH and the AAC harmless from any loss of, or damage to, personal items or for personal injury, no matter how caused. The Resident should arrange for his/ her own insurance coverage, including renter’s insurance.
J. MOVE OUT
1. When the academic year is completed and students opted out of summer living, the resident must move out of the dorms along with all their possessions they brought into their dorm room. Furniture supplied by the AAH remains in the dorm room. Any missing furniture will result in charges to the resident in that room to replace and move missing and/or stolen furniture into dorm room.
2. The Director of Student Service will announce designated move out dates during the spring semester. Once these dates are announced, students must follow all move out cleaning instructions and be completely moved out before the determined date. Any units that fail to follow move out and cleaning instructions given by the Director of Students Services and Resident Community Coordinator will result in charges to resident’s damage deposit. Any belongings left in the dorm room after the move out date will be recycled, donated, or thrown away at the resident’s expense.
J. CONDUCT AND POLICIES
1. Resident agrees to abide by the Rules of AAC, including the Code of Conduct, as well as federal, state and local laws. Residents agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations included in the Housing Agreement and other posted housing regulations. AAH or AAC may reassign or remove any Resident from housing in accordance with established procedures as a consequence of the Resident’s violation of AAC rules, policies, housing regulations, or Terms & Conditions of the Agreement. Violations of any of the foregoing rules and regulations may be grounds for termination of this Agreement and forfeiture of associated costs.
2. In the event of any violations of this Agreement by the Resident or by their guest, sanctions may be imposed against the Resident by AAH pursuant to this Agreement. The range of sanctions that may be imposed for violation of this Agreement may include any individual or combination of the following actions:
a) Issuance of a formal, written warning to serve as a written reprimand that identifies the student’s violation (or violations) of the Code
b) Imposition of a fine;
c) Termination of this Agreement as provided in Section 3D;
d) Referral of matter to applicable law enforcement agencies, if applicable
It is the intention of the foregoing sanctioning guidelines that the nature and severity of the sanction imposed shall be based upon the following criteria. It is expected that repeated violation of this Agreement (whether the same provision or a different provision) would result in continuously increasing sanctions.
e.) Sanctions will be based upon:
i) The nature and severity of the violation;
ii) The damage incurred to person or property as a result of the violation;
iii) The past record of violations of this Agreement by the Student and/or the Student's guests, giving consideration to the number, frequency, severity and timing of historical violations;
iv) The cooperativeness and forthrightness of the Resident in remedying or making restitution in regards to the violation; and/or
v) The sanctions, if any, imposed by other entities having jurisdiction in regards to the violation.