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CAMPUS EVOLUTION VILLAGES

West Virginia University

Q & A

Got questions? Hopefully this will help, but if there’s anything else you want to ask us about, call us at 304.599.8200.

What is an individual lease?

Campus Evolution Villages makes life easy by leasing by the bedroom. Each bedroom suite in an apartment has a separate lease agreement. You are only responsible for the rent for your bedroom. All roommates are equally responsible for damages or missing furnishings in common areas. It is reassuring to know if a roommate does move out before their lease ends, you are not responsible for his or her rent.

How do I pay my rent and when is it due?

Rent is due on the 1st and is late after the 5th. For your convenience you can pay online, bring your payment by the office during normal office hours or use the secure 24-hour drop slot. For your safety, we do not accept cash. Please arrange to make payments by personal check, money order or bank cashier's check. A convenience fee will be applied to all online credit card rent payments. There’s a $25 late charge on the 6th and a $5 per day charge until the rent is paid in full. Rent paid after the 5th must be paid in certified funds.

What does rent include?

All utilities: water, sewer, electric ($25-$35 allowance depending on bedroom type) cable TV, internet and garbage are all included in your rent. Telephone is not included. There is an annual service fee of $45 for Conservice Utility Management which covers the cost of service for billing roommates for their portion of utility charges, making it easier for everyone.

How long is the lease agreement?

The leases are just under a year. Rent can be paid in 12 equal installments or by semester.

Do I need insurance?

Personal loss and damages are not covered under apartment lease agreements. We require you to purchase renter's insurance, which is typically inexpensive. Campus Evolution Villages is working with a third-party insurance provider, Worth Ave. Group and NSSI to offer comprehensive renters insurance directly through Worth Ave. Group. Designed specifically for college students, the policy costs less than a homeowner’s deductible and offers better coverage for only $12.50 per month.
Visit Worth Ave Group for more info.

What if I need to break my lease?

Campus Evolution Villages does not offer a lease buy-out option, but we are sensitive to the special needs of our residents. At the manager's discretion, residents may assign their lease to a new resident. You are responsible for finding your own replacement. Any replacement must meet Campus Evolution Villages’ approval standards. Certain rules and fees may also apply.

What do I pay before moving in?

Typically, residents pay all fees, deposits and the first rent installment before move-in day.

How does free roommate matching work?

Finding roommates is easy! Just complete the roommate matching form. Be sure to identify any friends you would like to room with and whether or not they are currently leasing from Campus Evolution Villages. The form includes information about your preferences in roommate; smoking, TV watching, noise level, study habits, music etc. If you do not wish to select your own roommates, we will place you in an apartment according to your choice of apartment size and your gender. When there is a vacant bedroom in an apartment, that room can be leased at any time at the discretion of Campus Evolution Villages. However, roommates placed by our management team will always meet the gender requirements of the current residents sharing that specific unit.

What happens if after I move if I don’t like my roommate?

Should there be differences that simply cannot be worked out, residents are able to transfer, dependent on availability (a transfer fee may apply and the transferee will be required to pay the rental rate for the new bedroom).

Can students of the opposite gender be roommates?

Yes, if all roommates know each other prior to move-in and give approval. Campus Evolution Villages will not use roommate matching to match members of the opposite gender.

Do you allow pets?

Yes, we allow pets. There is a $350 non-refundable pet fee upon lease signing and $25 per month charge. We also have breed and size restrictions. Please contact the office for more details.

Does Campus Evolution Villages have Internet?

Absolutely, and it’s fast and free. Every bedroom is directly linked to the Internet, with wired and wireless access.

How do I receive mail and packages?

Resident mail is processed and delivered by USPS personnel to your designated unit mailbox. At time of move-in, the community staff will issue a mailbox key to each resident for ease of access. Upon move-out, should you wish to have your mail forwarded, you will need to complete a Change of Address Form with the local post office (the community office often has these handy). We accept packages and they can be retrieved during business hours at the clubhouse office.

What type of parking is available at your community?

We have free unassigned parking available for each resident.

What furniture is provided?

Our apartments come fully furnished. A typical apartment includes a sofa, coffee table, end table, entertainment center, and dining table with seating for four. Bedrooms are typically furnished with a desk and chair, dresser, and Full size bed. Our apartments come fully equipped with refrigerators, oven/stove, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and in-unit washer and dryer.

What do I need to bring to my new apartment?

We recommend that you contact your roommates prior to moving-in to coordinate common area furnishings/luxuries, such as; televisions, stereos, shower curtain hooks & shower curtains, bath mats, trash cans, plates, silverware, cups, pots & pans, etc. For your own personal space, you will need to bring your bath and grooming products as well as towels, linens, pillows, and whatever else makes you feel at home. Our Community Ambassadors are a great resource for planning your move – don't hesitate to call them with questions or simply to feel reassured about what you've already prepared.

Can I paint my apartment?

It’s fine to express yourself via custom paint colors, though you need to have the color approved by management and a fee will be charged at move-out to return your walls to their original color.

Do you accept partial payments?

Unfortunately, we do not accept partial payments. If we do not receive your full rent payment as outlined in your lease, a late charge will be automatically assessed.