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| Family Housing |
| Access |
The Ohio State University respects and is committed to the protection of the resident's right to privacy, as well as safety and security of all residents. However, a designated university official has the right to enter any apartment in Buckeye Village when deemed necessary. Reasonable effort will be made to give 24-hour written notice to each resident before the service or inspection is performed.
Designated university officials include, but are not limited to, university police, Family Housing staff, housekeeping and/or maintenance personnel, pest control, and other persons authorized by the university to inspect for damages or cleanness or provide other services necessary.
A designated university official may conduct a search of any apartment in accordance with the law when any illegal activity is suspected which interferes with the normal operation of the university, or if there is a violation of health and safety regulations. The management of Buckeye Village has the discretion of entering an apartment if there is ant concern for the well-being of any Buckeye Village resident or guest.
Once a year a health and safety inspection as well as pest control treatment will be conducted in each apartment. You will be notified one week in advance. |
| Activity Fee |
Buckeye Village assesses a $3 activity fee to every family at the beginning of each academic quarter. This activity fee is collected at 350 Morrill Tower along with the rent payment of the quarter, but is an additional charge. It is used for Buckeye Village sponsored activities, such as parties, children's activities, or educational programs which are for the benefit of all residents. All unpaid activity will be deducted from the deposit when a resident moves out of Buckeye Village. |
| Alcohol |
The Ohio State University, the Office of Residence and Dining Halls, and the Office of Housing Services must comply fully with all federal state, and municipal regulations regarding the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Within these limitations, the decision to drink is a personal one. However, as in all other instances, residents are responsible for their behavior and for respecting the rights of other residents. Use of alcohol does not limit this responsibility. |
| Alterations |
To prevent damage to the apartments, alteration or permanent installations to the building or rooms cannot be made without prior written consent of the manger. Such alterations include installation of paneling, wallpaper, corkboards, screen doors, satellite dishes, etc. |
| Apartment Safety |
Buckeye Village is fortunate to have a very low rate of crime. The following precautions will help maintain a safe environment for you and your family.
- Try to keep your doors locked when you are in the apartment.
- Whenever you leave your apartment, make sure that all windows are closed and locked. Lock the door with the dead bolt when you leave.
- Before you go to bed at night, close and lock all windows, especially in rooms other than the bedroom (for example, in the living room and kitchen). Make sure your door is locked with the dead bolt.
- When you go away for a few days (weekends or vacations), notify Campus Police at 29202121. (Campus Police will check on your apartment from the outside during your absence.)
- Close all drapes in your apartment before leaving for a few days.
- Immediately report to Campus Police (292-2121) any time you observe a suspicious-looking person in the Buckeye Village area.
- If you are involved in any incident (burglary, attempted burglary, assault, etc.), call the Campus Police emergency number (911). Also, please be sure to notify the Village office (292-6561) of the incident as soon as possible.
The emergency number 911 is to be used for fire, police, or medical emergency only. We also have emergency boxes with blue lights for immediate contact with a 911 operator. (If you dial 911 by accident or if a child activates an emergency light, please wait for an emergency operator and explain the situation). |
| Apartment Transfers |
A request to transfer to another apartment is approved in relationship to a change in family circumstance. Residents who live in one-bedroom apartment and are expecting a child must transfer to a two-bedroom apartment. A "Request for Transfer" form should be completed at the Village office as soon as possible. Normally there is a wait before an apartment becomes available. The Buckeye Village manager can ask you to transfer to another apartment for renovation purposes or other unusual circumstances. At least 30-day notice will be given. If you transfer apartments there is a $50 transfer fee. |
| Appliances |
Both safety and conservation of energy are important considerations in Buckeye Village. To promote a safe environment, all appliances used in residents' room must be approved by Underwriter's Laboratory, a non-profit safety, testing, and certification organization. (A safety label will be visible somewhere on the product.) No additional air conditioners or full window fans can be installed. Residents using humidifiers must not set the humidity level too high as this promotes the growth of mildew. |
| Bathroom Fans |
The bathroom fan must be kept connected in order to properly ventilate the bathroom. To avoid the fan noise at night when the bathroom light is turned on, you may want to install a night light in the bathroom. There is a $25 charge if you disconnect this fan. |
| Bicycles |
Bicycles should be parked in the bicycle racks provided in each court. Resident MAY NOT chain bicycles in breezeways, balconies, or to trees. Chaining bicycles to balconies presents safety hazards and blocks access to apartments should emergency equipment be needed. Bicycles chained to balconies, breezeways, and trees will be removes by work crews without notice. Residents in two-bedroom apartments with concrete back patios may keep bikes in this area, providing the apartment entrance is not blocked. |
| Buckeye Village Telephone List |
- Buckeye Village Office - (614) 292-6561
- Buckeye Village Recreation Center - 4-1228
- Buckeye Village Fax - (614) 688-3087
- Emergency Maintenance (after office hours) - (614) 292-4357
- Police/Fire Emergency - 911
- Campus Police Non-Emergency - (614) 292-2121
- UNITS Telephone Services - (614) 292-8648
- Housing Services - (350 Morrill Tower) (614) 292-8266
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| Cable Television |
All apartments are wired for cable television. If you wish to subscribe for this service or receive more information, contact the University Telephone Service (UNITS) at 292-8648. If you subscribe, your monthly charge will appear on your telephone bill. The procedure for this is to:
- Come to the office to fill a maintenance request allowing UNITS to enter your apartment.
- Mail the application card or take it to the UNITS office.
No other television service may be used. This includes satellite dishes. |
| Children's Safety |
Since Buckeye Village is a community of families, we have a large number of children. It is the responsibility of parents to closely supervise their children in order to ensure their safety. However, since we are a community, everyone at Buckeye Village must be mindful and watchful of all Village children. The following guidelines have been developed to advise parents of the proper levels of supervision to ensure the safety of children in the Village:
- Under no circumstances should children under the age of 12 years be left alone in Buckeye Village. This may be considered child neglect by the State of Ohio. If this comes to our attention, we will try to contact you, and if we are unable, we will have to notify Franklin County Children's Services. If a child should get hurt, there would be no parent to contact to respond to the emergency, and no one except a parent of legal guardian can authorize medical care for a child.
- Please instruct your children about where they are allowed to play outside. Parents should make sure that children play in areas where they are easily seen by parents and other caregivers.
- If children leave the backyard area, they should ask their parents if they could play elsewhere, such as the playground. Parents and caregivers should know were children are playing at all times.
- At no time should children play in the court parking lots, near Defiance Drive, garbage areas, or the laundry building. These areas are serious safety hazards and children must not be allowed near them. Also, mailboxes are the property of the U.S. Postal Service; children should not play with or on them or tamper with them in any way.
- Children should NOT ride bicycles on Defiance Drive unless they are experienced cyclists. Generally, young children should ride bicycles on the sidewalk and NOT in the street. Defiance Drive often has very heavy traffic. If you have specific questions regarding state and local laws as they pertain to bicycling, please contact the Buckeye Village office or Campus Police.
- bounce balls, or skate on the porch of the recreation center nor may they play in the recreation center unless accompanied by an adult. This is for the safety of the children and other residents. At no time should children under 12 be in the recreation center without a parent, guardian, or caregiver. Children should also know their name and address in case of emergency.
- Children under six years of age should not be allowed to go to the playground by themselves. Parents or caregivers should be at the playground to supervise children directly.
- Children over six years of age who are playing at the playground should be checked on by parents or their caregiver periodically (at least once every half hour). Please do NOT leave children unattended at the playground.
- Children will NOT be given keys to apartments by the office staff. If parents will not be at home, they must make sure that they make arrangements for children to stay with a friend and neighbor.
- It is important to note that the recreation center is not a licensed childcare operation. We do not allow children under the age of 12 at the recreation center or on the basketball courts unless accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 who has assumed responsibility for the child.
- If any policies are unclear to you or for more information about children's policies, please ask the Buckeye Village office or recreation center staff.
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| Clotheslines |
Outdoor clotheslines are provided behind the laundry building for resident use. No other clotheslines of any kind, including drying racks, may be used. Balconies, trees, bushes, chairs, shopping carts, etc., should NEVER be used under any circumstances to dry clothes. |
| Damages |
Residents of each apartment will complete an apartment inventory upon arrival. Please return this inventory within 48 hours. Every attempt is made to promptly repair and replace damaged items once they are reported to the staff at the Buckeye Village office. Completing the apartment inventory as accurately s possible is extremely important since determination of damages to the apartment will be based on the inventory. For example, residents will be individually charged for damages found in the apartment upon move-out if the need for repair is not indicated on the move-in apartment inventory. The charges are based upon the cost of repair or replacement as necessary to restore the facility to its approximate original condition. Residents are also accountable for any damages caused by equipment or appliances in their possession. Typical charges include but are not limited to: markings on walls, cooking grease on range hood and/or range, mildew damage in the bathroom, and unwashed windows. It is expected that residents who observe damage being done to a public area such as the recreation building, playgrounds, or laundry facility will notify Village staff immediately. Failure to inform staff can be viewed as complicity and may result in shared financial charges or liability. |
| Door Locks |
For the safety of your family, only the entrance door to each apartment has a lock. No bathroom doors or bedroom doors have locks. (Children tend to be fascinated with locks and often lock themselves into rooms!) |
| Drugs |
The Ohio State University, the Office of Residence and Dining Halls, and the Office of Housing Services must comply fully with all federal state, and municipal regulations regarding the use, cultivation, manufacture, sale, and/or possession of drugs or controlled substances. The misuse of drugs (prescription, over-the-counter, or illegal) shall not in any way limit the responsibility of the individual for consequences of their behavior. More importantly, the use, cultivation, manufacture, sale, and/or possession of drugs or controlled substances in violation of federal, state, or Columbus municipal laws are prohibited by the university, and are not permitted in Buckeye Village. Residents are expected to report the use, cultivation, manufacture, sale, and/or possession of illegal substances in Buckeye Village to the manager. |
| Fire Safety Warning System |
The Early Detection and Warning System for fire safety has been installed in your apartment. It is important for you to understand how this smoke detector system works.
Purpose:
Smoke or other combustion particles of sufficient concentration will initiate the alarm in your apartment to alert you and your family.
Response:
If there is a fire in your apartment:
- Evacuate immediately.
- Report emergency to Fire-Emergency at telephone number 911.
If there us no fire in your apartment
- Stop the alarm by fanning a newspaper near the detector. This will clear the detector of small particles which triggered the alarm.
Suggestion:
Always use your kitchen exhaust fan while cooking. Check the kitchen exhaust fan to make sure it is operating properly. If not, call maintenance at 292-6561.
Also, if you wish to have smoke detector checked, please notify the Buckeye Village Office. We check alarms annually during our health and safety inspection. Any questions you have should be addressed to the Buckeye Village manager. |
| Firearms and Weapons |
The possession and/or use of any type of firearms or other weapon is not permitted in or around Buckeye Village. This includes, but is not limited to, bows and arrows, darts, knives, martial arts implements, and guns of any type. Discovery of possession and/or use of any weapon or firearm will be grounds for immediate eviction. |
| Fireworks |
For obvious safety reasons, the use and/or possession of fireworks or explosive devices of any type is not permitted in or around Buckeye Village. |
| Gardening |
Residents are not permitted to plant anything in the areas around the apartments. Landscaping crews will remove any unauthorized plantings without notice to the resident. Residents who wish to plant flower or vegetable gardens must do so in the Buckeye Village Community Garden. Garden plots are available each spring to residents on a first-served basis. The plots are located on the west side of the Village immediately in front of the OSU Child Care Center.
Generally, the garden opens in May. There is a deposit for the plot as well as required community service and the autumn clearing of the garden.
The activities of the garden and rules governing it are organized with the help of the garden committee. Any Buckeye Village resident may participate on the committee. |
| Grounds Keeping |
The grounds around the Village can be an added benefit to those who live here if they are kept attractive and safe. You can assist grounds-keeping personnel by keeping balconies, sidewalks, and areas in front and in back of your apartment neat and free of clutter.
Please do not chain bikes to trees or lean heavy objects against trees or shrubs. The weight of these objects can damage the plants. Items that are found in shrub beds will be removed without notice to prevent damage to the shrubbery. All posters, on the bulletin boards located at the Village office, laundry, or recreation hall, not on trees, mailboxes or buildings. Anything posted in these areas will be removed. |
| Keys |
At check-in, residents are given three apartment keys and two mailbox keys. If a key should be lost, the resident will be charged for a complete lock change to ensure safety and security. If the Buckeye Village Office is open, residents are permitted to check out a loaner to open the apartment.
When the office is closed, residents who have locked themselves out should contact the Student Life service desk at 292-4357 (292-HELP) for assistance. A $25 after-hours lockout charge will be placed on the resident's account.
It is a violation of state status and university regulation to duplicate a key to any door. |
| Laundry Facilities |
The laundry facilities provided in Buckeye Village are operated by both coin tokens and/or a BUCK-ID card. Both are available in the laundry. Each token has the value of a quarter (.25) and may be purchased in $1 and $5 amounts. If you find a machine inoperable, contact the office immediately at 292-6561.
The laundry equipment is intended for use by Buckeye Village residents only. Please do not prop doors open. If ventilation is needed, the windows may be lifted, but not the screens. For security reasons, please close and lock the windows when you leave. |
| Lease terms and Conditions |
As a resident of family housing, it is your responsibility to read, understand, and abide by the lease terms and conditions, which you signed prior to move-in. Should you have any questions concerning your lease or the policies and procedures outlined in this guidebook, please contact the Village manager.
Our priority is to house students enrolled in degree-granting programs; however, post-doctoral scholars are welcome to apply as well. Only students enrolled in a degree-granting program and making "active academic progress" may reside in Buckeye Village. Your vacate date is based upon your graduation date unless otherwise negotiated with the manager. |
| Liability/Renter's Insurance |
Residents are responsible for the security of their personal property and Dining Halls, and the Office of Housing Services assume no responsibility for theft, loss, damage, or destruction of personal belongings in or on destruction properties (including laundry machines in the Village laundry facility). University insurance does not cover loss or damage to your personal belongings die to flooding, fire, or theft. Residents should therefore provide for their own risk coverage by purchasing an apartment-type insurance policy. Also, automobile liability insurance is mandatory in the state of Ohio. |
| Mail |
Upon check-in, each apartment is assigned one mailbox in a postal station. Also located at the postal stations are large parcel bins. If you receive a package, the mail carrier will leave a key in your mailbox to open the parcel bin. After retrieving your package, please leave the key inside the parcel bin and shut the door, which locks automatically.
U.S. mail is delivered directly to postal stations located in each court. Please do not use the Village office address, as we are not able to accept mail or delivers of any kind.
Although Buckeye Village is part of the university, the campus mail service is not able to deliver pieces of university mail to home address. Please advise campus personnel that personal correspondence must be mailed through U.S. mail and not through the university mail system.
Unwanted bulk-rate mail should be disposed of with your trash. Do not leave unwanted mail in your mailbox areas, as it is likely to be blown around the grounds. Please empty your mailbox daily to reduce any difficulty in fitting new mail into your box. |
| Maintenance |
Buckeye Village has a department of skilled maintenance personnel to do repair work in the Village. For Maintenance problems in your apartment, call the Buckeye Village Office at 292-6561, all week long between 8am and 12 midnight. If your maintenance problem is not an emergency the maintenance department will generally respond within two business days. If your maintenance problem is an emergency (such as plumbing, heating or appliance problems), maintenance will respond as quickly as possible that same day.
After 12am only emergency maintenance problems should be reported. An emergency problem is one that absolutely cannot wait until the next workday to be repaired. The following is a list of typical emergency problem:
- No heat
- No water
- Major water leak or water overflow
- No electricity or serious electricity problem
- Door lock problems
- Refrigerator not working
In each of the above instances, you should call the Student Life Service Desk at 292-HELP (292-4357). The service desk will contact a maintenance worker to come to Buckeye Village. Be sure to give your name, address, telephone number, and the nature of the maintenance problem.
For non-emergency maintenance problems, call the Village office during normal business hours.
Because no maintenance staffs stays on the premises during evening hours or weekends, they must drive in from their homes. If after two or three hours no one has responded, call the Student Life Service Desk at 2-5700. Again, if the problem is not an emergency, the maintenance worker will wait until the next working day to respond. |
| Office Hours |
The Buckeye Village Office is open all week (Sunday through Saturday) from 8am until Midnight. |
| Parking |
All motorized vehicles owned or operated by Buckeye Village residents must be registered in the Buckeye Village office and must display the Buckeye Village hang tag. Each family may keep no more than two cars in the Village. Both cars must be currently licensed and operable, as well as display current license plates. We encourage all residents to have sufficient automobile and renter's insurance to cover unforeseen situations. The following are violations of both Buckeye Village and university traffic and parking regulations. Towing by Shamrock Towing Company may occur for the following:
- Vehicles parked in a handicapped parking zone
- Vehicles parked in fire lanes or by fire hydrants
- Vehicles double-parked (vehicles parked behind another vehicle)
- Vehicles parked in areas which are not designated as parking spaces (e.g., along curbs, beside garbage areas, on the lawns)
- Vehicles parked in other residents' parking spaces
- Resident vehicles parked in visitor's spaces
- Vehicles parked for longer than designated times in area with time limits
All residents are expected to park their cars in their assigned space, NOT in space assigned to other residents or in visitor designated parking spaces.
Families with two vehicles must park one of their cars in the recreation center lot. All cars in this lot are checked! This is an active parking lot, not a storage lot. Any unlicensed cars will be removed at the owner's expense. In addition to vehicles without current license plates, Buckeye Village reserves the right to remove-without prior notice-vehicles with flat tires and vehicles suspected of being abandoned.
Visitors or guests of residents are not to park in assigned numbered parking spaces. It is the responsibility of each resident to ensure that their visitors park in the visitor parking lot at the recreation center.
For safety reasons, storing motorcycles and mopeds under building overhangs, staircases, or in breezeways is prohibited. Please park such vehicles in parking lots only. Motorbikes not parked in parking lots will be impounded.
Laundry facility parking, which has a two-hour time limit, is reserved only for residents who are doing laundry. This lot is checked hourly by parking staff, who have a resident roster.
Parking staffs are authorized to issue parking violations and warrant towings at any time. Please be considerate to parking staff workers; they are here to meet the needs of all residents.
The current parking policy was initiated by the residents of Buckeye Village. For a copy of the complete parking policy; please stop by the Buckeye Village office. |
| Pest Control |
Each Building at Buckeye Village is professionally treated for insects once each year. Each apartment is treated before a family moves in. In order to maintain a pest-free environment, each resident must comply fully with extermination procedures. Failure to cooperate will result in the assessment of a charge. You will receive specific instructions approximately one week prior to the day of building-wide extermination.
You can help control insects by cleaning your apartment regularly and keeping food stored in containers that can be sealed. You should also report insects to our office as soon as you notice them; this will allow us to respond quickly before a larger problem develops.
A pest control brochure is available in the office. |
| Pets |
Pets, with the exception of goldfish or tropical fish, are not permitted in any apartment at any time. The pets of guests are not allowed on Buckeye Village premises. If any pet (other than goldfish or tropical fish) is found on the apartment. Not livestock of any kind is permitted on Buckeye Village property (chicken, deer, etc.) |
| Policy violations |
Any violation of Buckeye Village policies may result in- but is not limited to- confiscation and /or disposal of items in violation, a letter of warning, and / or eviction. |
| Recreation center |
The recreation is open every day of the week. Hours are Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to midnight. The center houses the Village library, a computer lab with ResNet connections, and meeting space.
The Village library and recreation center are available for resident use, with videos, sports equipment, pool tables, and a ping-pong table. Three IBM PCs are available in the computer lab. To use the facilities, you must be a resident of Buckeye Village and have a valid Ohio State ID.
The recreation center may e reserved for private parties and functions. There is a $20 fee, which much be paid along with a $20 cash deposit at the time the reservation is made. Clubs, groups and organizations that host functions open to all residents of Buckeye Village may obtain a waiver to the $20 fee from the Buckeye Village manager. Reservations must be made at 5 days in advance. The deposits is refundable if the recreation center is left in clean condition with the floor swept and the trash taken out, all policies have been followed, and no damages have occurred. |
| Rent Collection |
Rent payments must be made by the fifth business day of each month at 350 Morrill Tower. Please read the lease terms and conditions for a more detailed explanation concerning rent payments and late penalties.
Deferments: if you experience difficulty making payment s on time, you may make an appointment with the Buckeye Village manager to arrange a deferred payment. In this case, no late fees will be assessed if an appointment is made before the ninth of the month. It is the tenant's responsibility to make appropriate rental payment plans to avoid late fees and/or holds. |
| Sales and Solicitation |
To portent residents' right to privacy, canvassing or solicitation of funds, sale memberships, subscriptions, or the distribution of literature is prohibited unless permission has been granted by the Housing Service Office. This includes door-to-door solicitation, regardless of whether or not the solicitors id current resident, as well as any religious canvassing or proselytizing.
No resident may run a business from his or her apartment. This includes but is not limited to selling Amway, Long Berger, and Avon.
Announcements and publicity items for the bulletin boards must be submitted to the Village manager before posting or distributing. Signs may not be posted on doors, mailboxes, walls, building exteriors, or other areas. |
| Satellite Dishes |
Satellite dishes are not allowed in Buckeye Village. UNITS is the only supplier of television services for the Ohio State University. |
| Shopping Carts |
It is unlawful to remove shopping carts from the shopping center across the street from Buckeye Village. Do not carry groceries and packages from the center to Buckeye Village in these carts. In addition to the risk of legal action, bring shopping carts into the Village are poses a safety hazard for children who may play with the carts. |
| Standard of Quiet |
Buckeye Village is committed to supporting academic achievement as well as family interaction. Occasionally the two goals conflicts when family activities create noise that interferes with study. The successful co existence of these goals is dependent upon all residents being aware of potential conflicts. Outside play should occur away from neighbors' windows and noise levels should be minimized, particularly in the evenings. If noise becomes a problem, you are encouraged to speak directly with your neighbor to find a solution. |
| Storage |
Each resident has an assigned storage area in a building basement and is responsible for securing the storage area his/ her own lock. To prevent unused storage areas from becoming "trash areas," we ask that residents secure their storage area regardless of whether or not it is being used. Each resident may store only in the bin assigned to his or her family. If a storage area is left unsecured and used as a trash area, the resident assigned that storage bin will be responsible for cleaning the area or may be charged for the cost if Buckeye Village personnel clean the storage area. If someone else is occupying your storage area, please contact the Buckeye Village Office.
Do not store combustible or flammable material in the storage area. This presents a serious safety hazard to all who live in the building.
Any items left outside storage areas (in the hallway) will be assumed to be abandoned and will be disposed of by work crews.
For the safety of all residents who use a particularly storage basement, please report any burned-out or non-working light bulbs and in operable doors to the Village Office. Please check your storage area regularly. Valuable are stored at your own risk.
Storage of items outside of apartment is limited to barbecue grills and lawn chairs. All other items including living room furniture, toys, vegetable plants, or items blocking apartment entrances will be removed. Items, which can be stored inside, should be stored in apartments or in the basement storage area. If you have a question about an item, please ask manager.
Basement storage areas are susceptible to flooding. It is your responsibility to protect all stored items. Refer to the "Liblity/ Renter's insurance" section in this guide for information about university liability renter's insurance. |
| Tornadoes |
The spring season brings the highest potential for tornadoes in Ohio. Tornadoes can, however, strike any time, anywhere.
A tornado WATCH means that conditions are favorable for the development of a tornado. If a watch is announced, continue normal activities, but be alert for further announcements.
A tornado WARNING indicates that a tornado has actually been sighted in the area. A tornado warning is signaled by a siren that sounds for three minutes followed by several minutes of silence. The same siren sequence will continue until the warning is over.
If the siren sequence sounds, take the following steps:
- Open windows slightly.
- Proceed away from windows and go to the storage basements., the safest and lowest location.
The basement (where your storage area is located) is the safest area, but most importantly, stay away from all windows. Tornado sirens are tested in Columbus at noon on each Wednesday. This is an opportunity to become familiar with the sound of the alarm siren. |
| Trash |
Trash areas are provided in each court parking lot for resident' use. When disposing of garbage, please put trash in the barrels and replace the lid. Never leave garbage sitting outside the barrels. Exposed garbage attracts insects, mice, rats, and other vermin, which present a serious health hazard to everyone. It is vitally important that all residents dispose of their trash properly to ensure everyone's health and safety. If a resident, family member or guest fails to properly dispose of trash on Buckeye Village property, a $25.00 labor fee will be billed to the student' account.
The city of Columbus typically empties the trash barrels in each court once a week. Recycling bins are available in each court. Recycling is not required. Residents who wish to recycle may obtain complete instructions at the Buckeye Village Office. |
| University Telephone |
Buckeye Village residents may arrange for their own telephone service by directly contacting the University Telephone Service (UNITS) at 292-8648. All apartments are wired for telephone service to ensure easy installation. Any questions regarding phone service, installation charges, monthly billing rate, etc., should be directed to UNITS.
The following information may assist you with your telephone service:
If you would like to have your phone number released to others, contact the University Registrar at 292-8500. The Buckeye Village Office is not able to give out any resident phone numbers.
For repair service, contact UNITS at 292-8648 and report your name, address, phone number, and the nature of the problem. You also need to complete a request form in the Village office to authorize the service worker's entry to your apartment.
When you move out of Buckeye Village or transfer to a new apartment, remember to notify UNITS. If you do not contact UNITS prior to moving, you will be charged.
When a telephone receiver is left off the hook for an extended period of time, damage to the equipment can occur. If you prefer not to be disturbed by calls, either turn down the volume on your phone or unplug it from the wall. At no time should you leave the receiver intentionally off the hook. Any telephone left off the hook at 4:30p.m. each day will be "suspended" and temporarily disconnected. If the phone is still off the hook at 8a.m. the next day, the phone will be disconnected. At that time, the repair process explained above will need to be implemented to reinstate service.
Making annoying calls, rewiring, placing attachments, or attaching unauthorized wires or devices on a telephone are prohibited for all residents. |
| Vacate Notice |
To cancel your lease, you must sign the "Intent to Vacate Notice" in the Buckeye Village Office at least 45 days before your intended date of moving out. Graduates must give appropriate notice and set their move out date no more than three days after Commencement unless otherwise negotiated with the manager. Failure to allow for the 45-days vacate notice will result in a financial penalty. |
| Vegetables |
Vegetables may only be grown in the garden- not around apartment- to avoid attracting pests and rodents. |
| Vending Machines/ Refunds |
For your convenience, the Village is equipped with washers, dryers, a pay telephone, and vending machines. It is important that the machines are kept in good working order; therefore, any misuse of these machines is not permitted.
In the rare event that you should lose money in the vending or laundry machines, you can obtain a refund by notifying the staff in the Buckeye Village Office. To receive your refund, fill out a refund form at the Buckeye Village Office. When the company representative of the office, we will receive the refund money or taken(s) and distribute the refunds accordingly. |
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