Maxwell in Washington

Student Housing Guide

2016

BASIC INFORMATION

Who?

The housing accommodates 18 students participating in Maxwell’s Washington program every fall, winter,

spring, Maymester, and summer. Each apartment is shared between four people in one spacious two-

bedroom, two-bathroom apartment.

Undergraduate participants occupy the apartments during the fall and spring and are from a variety of

disciplines at Maxwell–a lively mix of international relations, political science, policy studies, economics

and the occasional Newhouse student.

Graduate students from the PAIA Department have the opportunity to take advantage of the housing during

winter, Maymester and summer sessions.

What?

Students in the Maxwell in Washington Undergraduate Program are provided shared housing in one of five

apartments that the university leases at the Calvert House Apartments, which is in the heart of DC in

Woodley Park.

Students are required to live in the Calvert House unless they are living with family in the city. To be clear,

this is not student housing. The apartment complex is full of professionals, families, seniors, etc. and we

expect students to conduct themselves as young professionals while living in the housing.

Where?

The Calvert House is located at 2401 Calvert St. NW Washington, DC 20008. For more information and

photos of the apartments and surrounding neighborhood browse the Calvert House Apartments website:

http://www.calverthousedc.com/

When?

Students typically move in one or two days before classes start to get settled in the city. Dates vary each

semester. The DC program coordinator will send specific move-in and move-out dates to you before the

semester.

Why?

The Calvert House is located in one of the safest neighborhoods in DC, Woodley Park. It’s located across the

street from the metro station, which is a huge convenience. All apartments are furnished and include local

channels and wireless Internet.

Be aware that the program does not include a meal plan. Students are responsible for purchasing their own

food.

MAP

“A” is the location of the Calvert House.

APARTMENT AMENITIES

The apartments all have a similar floor plan.

Apartment Amenities:

Bedrooms o single twin beds with mattresses

o dressers

o one large, shared desk

o desk chair

o lamps and one floor lamp

o walk in closet

Living Room/Dining Room

o sofa

o upholstered arm chair

o cabinet TV stand

o large coffee table

o TV with local cable – Floor lamp

o dining table

o four dining chairs

o rug

Kitchen

o standard kitchen appliances: four-burner electric range with oven/broiler, refrigerator/freezer, cabinets

o dishwasher

o sink with disposal

o small microwave

o toaster oven

o cooking utensils (spatula, spoons, carving knives, measuring cups and spoons, casseroles, frying pan, sauce pan, baking pan, cutting board)

o dishes

o cups/mugs/glasses

o stainless steel utensils

o drying rack

***REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN BED AND BATH LINENS – The apartments are

furnished but you need to bring your own bed linens (sheets, blankets, and pillows for twin bed,

bath towels and personal items).

Calvert House Amenities: Calvert House has a small gym in the basement, roof top patio, and the

business center and laundry facilities are located on the first floor.

Miscellaneous: o WIFI

o linen closet in hall

o larger storage closet in entryway

o venetian blinds on all windows

o ironing board and iron

o metal rolling grocery cart for shopping

o vacuum cleaner

o broom

o mop

o cleaning bucket

o waste bins

Photos of Surrounding Area and Apartments

Calvert House Woodley Park Metro Station

Woodley Park Metro CVS

Calvert House Chipotle Apartment Photos Please note that not all apartments have the same floor plan. This is one example.

Living Room/Dining Room View of Balcony

Kitchen Bedroom

Bathroom Bathroom

MOVE IN INSTRUCTIONS When it is time for you to move in to the apartments keys, fobs and instructions will be waiting for

you at the front security desk, just tell them your name. The desk is manned 24/7, so no worries

about arriving late/early. The attendant will tell you where you can park your car while you unload

your belongings. After unloading, you will have to move your car – please pay attention to street

parking signs as parking is restricted and DC ticket cars mercilessly! There are several parking

garages in the area, but be forewarned they are pricey ($15-$20 per day). Use the freight elevator

and luggage carts located at the back of the hotel on the first floor to help you move in more

efficiently.

The Calvert House apartments are NOT student housing, and we expect you to behave as young

professionals in the city and in the apartments. Please read the attached Calvert House rules for

compliance and damage memo from the University.

DO NOT put anything on the walls unless you use a DAMAGE-FREE hanger. We will supply

some and more can be easily obtained at CVS or ACE Hardware.

The apartments are furnished, but you need to bring your own bed linens (sheets, blankets,

pillows for twin bed), bath towels and personal items. See detailed list above of for furnishings

in the apartments.

MAINTENANCE Residents are responsible for keeping their apartments clean and leaving them as clean as possible

when they move out. Serious damage, repair work, lost keys or missing items will result in fines

assessed to your Bursar account. If any furnishings in the apartments are missing or broken when you move in, please contact our Housing

Coordinator, Patricia Tyson at patyson@maxwell.syr.edu If anything in the apartments breaks down or stops working (heat, AC, plumbing etc), please alert the Calvert

House Apartments directly by calling or leaving a maintenance request with the attendant at the front desk:

(202) 462-8900.

DC TRANSPORTATION Transportation in DC is very different from Syracuse or wherever your hometown may be. Students don’t

usually bring a car with them–not only does DC have the worst traffic in the US but it’s also extremely

expensive to park for car (sometimes $40 a day). So your best options are the bus, the metro, and good old-fashioned walking. The Metro: Luckily, The Calvert House is located right across the street from a metro station. DC

transportation is divided into “lines” named by color: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, and Orange. Each line

makes a range of stops throughout DC. In order to get somewhere, you may need to “transfer lines” in the

event that a certain line doesn’t get you quite close enough to your destination. The metro station next to the

Calvert House is on the Red Line, which takes you to downtown DC near the Capitol. Specific info you need to know about the metro system (including a map of the metro lines) can be found

here: http://www.wmata.com/rail/maps/print_map.cfm.

To purchase a Metro Card, go to the closest Metro stop (Woodley Park/Zoo). The basement level has a row

of machines that give detailed instructions on how to purchase and reload money onto your SMARTTrip

Card. If you are in need of any assistance ask to speak with the Station Manager located in the Metro booth.

IPhone users can download the free “iTrans DC” app that gives you a map of where all the lines go and the

names of the stops you can get off. The DC Circulator: This mode of transportation is the cheapest. The Circulator (big red bus) costs a dollar,

whereas the metro charges you based on how far you need to go. However, the Circulator takes longer and

has different routes than the Metro. Students enjoy taking the Circulator because they get to sightsee as well.

The Circular is what you would take to get to Columbia Heights, the shopping hub. Specific info about the Circulators can be found here: http://www.dccirculator.com/ Walking: Walking in downtown DC is common. Many places you will need to go are right next to each

other. Be careful, this is a fairly big city and there is crime so walk in groups to be safe. Surrounding Areas The Calvert House is an ideal location. It is across the street from the metro station (which students will

probably use every day). There is a CVS (with a pharmacy inside) a block away and a Safeway that’s approximately half a mile away.

There is also a small corner market called “Manhattan Market” that sells produce. Across the street from the

Calvert House, there are a plethora of restaurants and fast food chains.

METRO MAP

LOCATION OF CALVERT HOUSE APTS AND CSIS

You can walk from CH to CSIS in about 30-40 minutes.

Metro: Hop on the Red Line at Woodley Park metro and ride to Dupont Circle or Farragut North

(longer distance = higher price) then walk 10 minutes to CSIS. From Dupont: South on Connecticut,

left on Rhode Island, CSIS on right after crossing 17th. From Farragut: North on 17th, right on

Rhode Island, CSIS is on right.

Bus: The L2 bus run down Connecticut – hop off at M Street and go left on Rhode Island. There is

also a Circulator Bus that runs from Woodley Park to McPherson and you can hop off at 14th and K

– it’s only $1.00 and runs every 10 minutes, but the bus ride is much longer than Metro.

Calvert House Apartments

2401 Calvert St, NW

Washington, DC 20008

CSIS

1616 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20036

PLACES OF IMPORTANCE/INTEREST NEAR/IN WOODLEY PARK

Groceries Going out to eat multiple times a week can get pricey in DC, so many students buy groceries and cook

their own meals. o Manhattan Market ($$$): Located across the street from the Calvert House (just 2 stores up the street

from the CVS), this small grocery store has basic foods such as sauces, vegetables, fruit, frozen

entrees, tea, crackers, and much more.

o Safeway ($$): Safeway is the cheaper and more comprehensive option for grocery shopping. It’s

similar to Tops, Walmart, or Wegmans. Safeway has everything from fresh meats, fruits and veggies

to cleaning supplies and flowers. You can also sign up for a Safeway card for free, which can save

some dollars here and there. It’s about a half-mile from the Calvert House. It’s a nice walk through a

safe neighborhood. Each apartment is equipped with a cart so you can carry your groceries. You can

also take the DC circulator bus.

o Yes! Organic Market ($$$): This is a grocery store that specializes in organic and health food and is

located in Cleveland Park (3425 Connecticut)–a 15-minute walk north on Connecticut.

o Brookville Market: Another medium-sized and reasonably-priced market found two doors up from

Yes! Organic Market.

o Via the Metro:

o Giant ($): Take the Red Line up to Van Ness–right across the street at 4303 Connecticut.

o Whole Foods ($$$):Take the Red Line up to Tenleytown–it’s one block north and one block east

from the Metro exit at 4530 40th St. It’s relatively expensive but holds wonderful produce and

prepared foods. There is another store in Friendship Heights.

* Check out Peapod for easy & quick grocery delivery for staple items

Hotels in the Area

o Omni Shoreham Hotel – Located at 2500 Calvert Street, NW (directly across from the Calvert House

apartments) 202-234-0700.

o Washington Marriott Wardman Park – Located at 2660 Woodley Road, NW (a few blocks north of

Calvert House apartments) 202-328-2000.

If you need/want to purchase bedding, you can head up to Columbia Heights to get all you need.

You can also buy home decorations and cookware there if needed. You cannot take the Metro to

Columbia Heights but you can take the DC Circulator.

In Columbia Heights: Target, Marshalls, DSW, Staples, Perfumania, Payless Shoe Source, and many

more. Other:

o Office Depot : Take the Red Line up to Van Ness and walk about 3 blocks north up Connecticut o Best Buy: Take the Red Line north to Tenleytown–across the street from the Metro exit o Pier 1 Imports: Red Line north to Van Ness and walk 3 blocks north on Connecticut

Restaurants near Woodley Park If you are looking for a night out at a good restaurant, take the metro to Dupont Circle and other popular

areas. Check out their websites for restaurant recommendations. Also check out Groupon &

LivingSocial for deals. However, if you are looking for a quick bite to eat, here’s what’s right across the street from the Calvert

House categorized by price: o ($) –Mr. Chen’s or Eddies (Chinese), Chipotle, Noodles & Company, McDonald’s

o ($$) – Open City Café, Tono Sushi, Umi, Lebanese Taverna

DC Nightlife Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle are the closest, but the U-Street Corridor and Eastern Market are also

popular areas easily accessible via the Metro. o Adams Morgan: across the Duke Ellington Bridge (Calvert Street) and down 18th street to the

right, about a 6-block walk

o Dupont Circle: one stop south on the Red line or a 15-minute walk south on Connecticut

o DC has great Live Music Scenes – Adams Morgan, U Street, Herald Theatre, The Lincoln

Theatre etc…

*Almost all bars are for students 21 years or older.

DC Daytime Activities There are countless museums and happenings around town. Check out the Washington Post online for

current listings. Most things are free–if not, check for student discounts. Here are a few options:

o Hop-on/Hop-off Tour Bus – There are DC tour buses that stop on the corner of Calvert and

Connecticut near Chipotle. Pay a flat fee and can get off and on anywhere in the city they stop to

explore downtown, the museums, the mall and monuments.

o Smithsonian Zoo – A free zoo that is located three blocks north on Connecticut.

o Smithsonian Museums – There are many free museums, located in the National Mall, which

may be of interest to you including the American History Museum, The Natural History

Museum, The Archives, etc. Take the metro to the Smithsonian stop.

o Mount Vernon: This is George Washington’s original estate and his burial site. You can visit

the Mansion, more than a dozen original structures, Washington’s Tomb, and nearly 50 acres of

his extensive plantation. The estate also includes a working blacksmith shop and the Pioneer

Farm, a 4-acre demonstration farm with a reconstructed slave cabin and 16-sided treading barn.

o The International Spy Museum: The museum explores the craft, practice, history, and

contemporary role of espionage. It’s the only public museum in the United States solely

dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on an all-

but-invisible profession that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on

world events. The Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts

ever placed on public display—even James Bond!

o Kennedy Center for the Arts: This is one of the nations busiest performing arts center with

magnificent performances of music, dance, theater, and more. They also give out student tickets!

DAMAGE MEMO FROM THE UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

TO: Washington Semester Participants

FROM: Maxwell in Washington Program

DATE: January 9, 2015

SUBJECT: Reimbursement and Responsibility for the Loss or Damage of University

Property in the Calvert House Apartments in DC

Students residing in housing provided by the Maxwell in Washington Program are responsible for lost or

damaged University property. Such property must be safeguarded, maintained, and returned in the same

condition as received with due consideration given to normal wear and tear.

At the conclusion of the Program, the apartments will be inspected for loss or damage due to student

negligence. Any damage to an apartment unit, furnishings therein, or any unpaid long-distance telephone

charges or uncovered cable fees will be assessed by the Program Director and documented extensively.

Should there prove to be damage or loss due to student misuse or negligence, the Program will inform that

person in writing as to the findings and that he/she has ten working days in which to either reimburse the

University or appeal the determination. If the reimbursement is not made within ten working days and the

determination has not been appealed, the Program will place a financial hold on the student’s bursar

account. This hold will not be lifted until payment is received.

For students who have graduated, a retroactive hold will be placed on your degree and the university will

not acknowledge conference of said degree until payment has been received.

EXAMPLE OF SUBLEASE

You will be asked to sign a sublease similar to the one below:

HOUSING ACCOMMODATION AGREEMENT Calvert House

This sets forth an Agreement, made as of August 24, 2012, between SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Skytop

Office Building, Syracuse, New York 13244-5300 (the "University") and Student’s First and Last Name (the

"Student").

In consideration of mutual covenants, the University and Student agree as follows:

1. Apartment.

The University has leased apartment #Apartment in an Apartment Project known as Calvert

House at 2401 Calvert Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20008 (the "Apartment Unit") from Calvert

House Associates (the "Owner"). The Apartment Unit is located within the Calvert House Apartment

Project, which is not owned or operated by the University.

2. Use of Apartment Unit.

The Student will use the Apartment Unit from Date Beginning Lease (the "Commencement

Date") through Date Ending Lease (the "Expiration Date"). Student acknowledges that he or she

will be sharing the Apartment Unit in common with other students. Student will use the Apartment

Unit only for residential purposes.

3. Rent and Security Deposit.

The University will pay the rent and the utilities for the Apartment Unit as required by the

Lease the University has with Owner. Student will pay the University the sum of $3, 600,

representing Student's share of the rent and utilities for the Apartment Unit for the period from the

Commencement Date through the Expiration Date. No refund will be given if the Student vacates

the Apartment Unit before the Expiration Date.

4. Responsibility for the Loss or Damage to Apartment Unit.

Student will keep the Apartment Unit in a neat and clean condition and shall make no

alterations or additions to the Apartment Unit. Student is responsible for any loss or damage to the

Apartment Unit. Student has the obligation to vacate the Apartment Unit on the Expiration Date in

the condition which the Apartment Unit existed as of the Commencement Date, ordinary wear and

tear and damage by fire or other elements. Student will promptly reimburse the University for any

damages to the Apartment Unit, including appliances, fixtures and furniture, caused by Student or

Student’s guest or invitee. If the damage to the Apartment Unit cannot be directly attributed to one

student occupant, all students sharing the Apartment Unit will be assessed a proportionate share of

the damages.

5. Other Charges.

Student will be responsible for:

1. All long-distance telephone charges and any supplemental internet charges; and

2. All supplemental cable TV charges.

6. Lost Keys.

Student understands that there will be a service charge for the replacement of lost keys.

7. Personal Property.

If Student fails to remove his or her personal property from the Apartment Unit prior to the

Expiration Date, the University will consider the property abandoned and will dispose of the

abandoned property without further notice to the Student.

8. Safety and Security.

Student understands and agrees that the University shall not be responsible or liable in any

way for injury or loss suffered by Student, except for any injury or loss proximately caused by the

University’s intentional or negligent act or omission. The University strongly recommends that

Student obtain insurance coverage for the personal property of Student.

9. Rules Relating to the Apartment Building.

The Student shall comply with the House Rules attached to this Agreement. Student acknowledges

that he or she has read and understands the House Rules. Violation of the House Rules may result in

the Student’s removal from the Apartment Unit, without any obligation by the University to refund

the payment made by Student to the University under this Agreement.

10. Repairs and Maintenance.

Students shall promptly notify Calvert House Associates Management Office of any need for repairs

or maintenance to the Apartment Unit.

[Signature Page Follows]

This Housing Accommodation Agreement has been signed by the University and the Student as of

the day and year first above written.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

By:______________________________________Name:

Rebecca L. Foote

Title: Comptroller

By:______________________________________

«NameFirst» «NameLast» SUID# «SUID»

Date:_______________________

CALVERT HOUSE RULES

In order for Management to maintain your building, it is necessary that Lessees and occupants cooperate by

complying with the House Rules. As used here, "Lessee" refers both to Lessees and any occupants under the

Lease.

RENT

All rents are due and payable in advance on the first day of each month. Rents may be paid either by

mail or in person to the Rental Office; or such other address as may be designated. Kindly note apartment

number on all checks. Rents will be considered delinquent if not paid in full by close of business on the fifth

(5th) of the month and a late fee of 5% of your monthly rent will be added to your balance. Rent may be paid

by money order, certified funds or personal check. However, personal checks will not be accepted if (1) late

rent is being paid after the 5th of the month (2) two checks have been returned by your bank in any 12-

month period, or (3) a complaint for possession of non-payment of rent has been filed in Landlord &

Tenant Court. Third party checks will not be accepted. The returned check fee is $75.00. Partial rent

payments will not be accepted.

The above is a brief summation of our rent policies, and other conditions may apply. Management reserves

the right to amend these policies and increase at its sole discretion.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE

Lessees who retain occupancy after the expiration of the lease become month-to-month tenants and are

required to give written notice of termination when planning to vacate. The Lessee may terminate the month-

to­ month tenancy by giving one month's written notice on either the 1st or the 15th of any month. For

example, the Lessee shall give written notice that the Lessee will vacate on or before May 31st no later than

May 1si_ The Lessee shall give written notice that the Lessee will vacate on or before May 15th not later

than April 15th. In the event of failure to give the required notice on time, Lessee will be held rent

responsible through the next period of proper notice. For example, a vacate notice received after the 1st of

May that the tenant will vacate May 31st is insufficient and the tenant will be rent responsible until the 15th

of June. You may bring the notice to the office personally. If you choose to mail the notice, be sure to mail it

sufficiently ahead of time so that it is received by the required date.

EARLY TERMINATION OF LEASE

If a tenant finds it necessary to terminate the lease prior to its expiration, the following policy applies: If

notice is received anytime in the first nine months of the lease, we require 60-day notice and a payment of

$1,500.00 as liquidated damages. If notice is received and the vacating is to occur within the last 3 months of

the lease, we require a 30-day notice and a $750.00 fee.

LEASE ALTERATION POLICY

Applicants requesting a change in occupants in the apartment or any other lease alteration after the lease has

been signed must pay a $200.00 fee. All parties that are going to be residing in the apartment, including

remaining existing residents, must complete an application and pay a $75.00 application fee. All residents

over the age of 18 years old residing in the apartment must be a party to the lease.

TRANSFER POLICY

Provided that the tenants are not in default, and subject to a current credit check and availability of

apartments, tenants residing in an apartment for three years or more must pay a $200.00 transfer fee. Tenants

residing in an apartment for a minimum of one year but less than three years must pay a $300.00 transfer fee.

Tenants residing in an apartment less than one year must pay a $500.00 transfer/lease break fee. Ifa security

deposit was paid on the original lease, a non-refundable move-in fee may be required in addition to the

transfer fee. New leases are for a period of one year at the market rent. No transferring resident will be

entitled to any specials or rental incentives that are being offered.

REPAIRS, BREAKAGE AND DAMAGE

The need for repairs should be reported to the Management Office promptly and in writing. Lessee shall

regularly inspect and test the smoke detectors and immediately advise the Management Office in writing of

any malfunction. Any repairs or replacements by breakage or damage as a result of the negligence of Lessee,

other occupants under the Lease or any of their invitees will be charged to the Lessee and will be due and

payable on the following rent date.

KEYS, LOCKS

Lessees must pay a service charge for the replacement of lost keys. Additional door locks may be installed at

the tenant's expense only after obtaining Management's written approval. A duplicate key to the new lock

must be provided to Management. All keys to all locks must be turned in to Management when vacating.

Lessee's failure to do so may result in a charge for changing locks.

MAIL AND PARCEL POST

Both regular and registered mail, including parcel post packages, will be handled by the United States Post

Office in the manner suited to your building. Postal delivery times and methods are controlled by the Postal

Service and are not a Management responsibility.

REFUSE

Lessees are not permitted to leave refuse in any public areas or in the trash rooms located on the various

floors. Where trash chutes are provided, Lessees may dispose of refuse small enough to fit in the trash chute.

Otherwise, refuse must be taken to the basement trash area or to outdoor trash containers as Management

may designate. Wet garbage must be wrapped in waterproof containers. Lessee shall comply with any

recycling programs in effect. Lessees must make arrangements ahead of time for disposal of trash in excess

of customary household trash or disposal of bulk items, including but not limited to furnishings. An

additional charge may be imposed for such disposal.

ADMITTANCE TO APARTMENTS

Management will not grant admittance to Lessee's apartment to any third party, other than for inspection,

service or maintenance in accordance with the Lease, unless Lessee has given prior written authorization to

Management.

ELECTRIC LIGHT BULBS, FUSES

Electric light bulbs are supplied to each apartment at the time Lessee takes possession. Thereafter, it becomes

the responsibility of the Lessee to replace all bulbs as well as install them. The same applies to fuses.

ADDITIONS TO EQUIPMENT

Air conditioning units, ventilating fans, additional appliances etc. may not be installed by Lessees without

first obtaining written approval from Management. Prior approval is necessary to ensure compliance with

District of Columbia Code requirements and for building management purposes. Any approval which may be

granted shall be solely for the benefit of the Management and Lessee assumes all risk and liability regarding

such equipment. Management may withhold its approval in its sole discretion and may condition its approval

upon agreement by the Lessee to pay an additional monthly fee to cover the cost of additional energy

consumption, except where apartments are separately metered for such utilities.

WINDOWS

Due to the risk of injury to those below, nothing may be placed on windowsills. Dusting or shaking of mops,

brooms, or other cleaning materials out of windows, doors or in stairways is strictly prohibited. Lessee shall

not place anything in or upon ledges, balconies, balcony rails, fire escapes, stairways, corridors, porches,

patios or common areas unless approved in writing by Management. Management may withhold its approval

in its sole discretion.

CORRIDOR OBSTRUCTION

Lessees may not place doormats or items of any kind in the public areas at their entrance door.

EXTERMINATING SERVICE

Exterminating service is provided by a duly licensed independent pest control operator hired by

Management. Upon request by a Lessee to Management, or when required by Management, this service will

be provided by the pest control operator using chemicals and procedures conforming to applicable law.

Management assumes no responsibility for any injury to a Lessee or his or her guests or invitees or his, her,

or their property arising from such service. Any Lessee refusing exterminating services or failing to

cooperate with the requirements of the pest control operator, such as removal of personal property in areas to

be treated, is in breach and default of these House Rules and the lease. Additional flea service can be

provided to the Lessee at an additional charge.

PARKING

Management provides no parking service. In those buildings which have assigned parking, spaces available

may be used only pursuant to a separate parking license agreement. For those buildings having parking areas

in which spaces are unassigned and available on a first come, first serve basis, such spaces are not provided

as a service or facility under the lease, but are solely an optional convenience for Lessees or their guests and

may be discontinued at any time at the sole option of Management and without any liability for a reduction in

rent or otherwise. Dead storage parking of cars and parking of trailers, commercial vehicles or vehicles of

any kind other than private passenger vehicles registered to building Lessees, are not permitted. Any such

vehicles or trailers will be removed by the Management at the expense of the owner of the vehicle or trailer.

Washing or repairing of automobiles on the premises is prohibited.

STORAGE ROOMS

Where available, storage is provided solely as an optional convenience and is not a service or facility offered

under the lease. It may be discontinued at any time by Management at its sole option. Management assumes

no responsibility for any items placed in the designated storage areas. Storage is at the sole risk of the tenant.

Newspapers, combustibles, chemicals or any other material constituting a possible fire hazard are prohibited.

Lessees may provide at their sole expense suitable locks for any storage assigned for their use.

LAUNDRY SERVICE

Management does not provide laundry service or laundry machines. Management provides space in the

laundry area or areas to an independent laundry contractor which, in tum, provides its own coin-operated

washing machines and dryers for use. Management does not assume any responsibility for the condition of

these machines or for any damages or injuries to any user of such machines or to his or her property arising

in any way from the use of these machines. Management makes no refunds for any reason. If a user

encounters any problems arising from the use of the laundry machines, his or her sole remedy is against the

independent laundry contractor which owns the laundry machines. Its name and telephone number is posted

in laundry rooms or is available from the Management.

AUDIO EQUIPMENT, TELEVISION SETS, RADIOS AND AERIALS

Lessees shall not play nor permit to be played any musical instrument, television set, radio or other sound or

amplified apparatus of any kind at any time at other than at a reasonable noise level and in no event shall the

Lessee play or permit to be played any musical instrument, television set, radio, or other sound or amplified

apparatus of any kind at a noise level capable of being heard outside of the Lessee's leased premises after 10

p.m. and prior to 9 a.m. Individual aerials, antenna or satellite dishes for any purpose are strictly prohibited.

PETS

No animals or pets of any kind will be permitted in the premises without prior written consent of the

Lessor, which consent, if given, may be revoked at any time by the Lessor without cause. Lessor does allow

the Lessee to keep a pet or animal on the premises both parties will enter into a separate agreement regarding

said pet which may also include a non refundable pet fee.

SOLICITING

Soliciting is strictly forbidden. It is requested that Lessees notify Management if a solicitor appears so that

appropriate action may be taken.

MOVING

Moving of furniture is permitted to and from apartments only on the days and during the hours designated by

Management for your building. Please schedule elevator use with the Management Office, in order to prevent

your move coming into conflict with the move of another Lessee. Lessee must properly dispose of packing

cases, barrels or boxes, which are used in moving, in compliance with the provisions regarding "REFUSE"

set forth above.

BALCONIES

Balconies and entryways must be kept free from visual clutter. No bathing suits, towels, mops, brooms, rugs,

recreational or sporting equipment etc. may be stored on the balcony. Grilling or cooking on your patios or

balconies is strictly prohibited and is a direct violation of your lease agreement at this community and the DC

Fire Code. Storage of grills (gas or other) or similar devices or any flammable materials is also strictly

prohibited.

ENTRANCES, HALLS, STAIRS, PUBLIC AREAS

Lessees and invitees are prohibited from sitting, playing, or congregating in front and rear of building

entrances, adjoining side courts, halls, stairs, laundry rooms, meter rooms, or other parts of the common

areas. Sun bathing, lawn chairs, play pens, strollers, bicycles, etc., are prohibited on front and side lawn.

Articles left on property grounds, stairs, entrances, courtyards, laundry and meter rooms or any other

common areas will be impounded.

Clothing, bedding, etc., must not be dried or aired outdoors. Newspapers and trash should not be left in the

parks or lawns.

Articles such as rubbers, galoshes, toys of any kind, strollers, bikes, trikes, etc., must not be left in halls,

stairs, entrances, walks, meter rooms, and laundry rooms.

The use of wheel toys of all kinds, bicycles and sleds on walks, lawns or paved areas is a hazardous practice

to both small children and adults. Persons who permit this practice are liable in case of accident.

Ball playing of any kind on lawns, parks, sidewalks or paved areas is prohibited.

All doors leading from and into the apartment shall be closed at all times. Management reserves the right to

close all such doors.

AMENDMENTS

The Management reserves the right to amend and to enlarge the foregoing house rules from time to time and

to cause any amendments or enlargements thereto to be provided to Lessees and to be available for

inspection during reasonable hours in its Offices on the premises; and the undersigned hereby agrees to be

bound to all such amendments and enlargements.

Community Realty Company, Agent for Calvert House Associates tenancy.

The undersigned, having read the aforesaid House Rules, hereby agrees to abide by them at all times during

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Revised June 2012