Residents are not permitted to paint the walls or ceilings of their apartments.

Residents are not permitted to puncture apartment ceilings in any fashion (e.g. hooks or other hanging devices).

In general, avoid doing anything to ceilings and walls that may damage them. You will, of course, be responsible for any damages or additions including, but not limited to, the following: holes, stickers/decals, gouges, “graffiti,” wall coverings (e.g. wallpaper, contact paper, adhesive borders), unauthorized painting, etc. If unauthorized painting is discovered in an apartment at any time during residency, residents will be notified of the immediate intent of our staff to take corrective measures at the expense of the resident (i.e. labor and materials). Residents will not be charged for nail, screw, or tack holes of “average” size in walls. Patching these holes is unnecessary. However, nails, screws, and/or tacks should be removed from walls prior to move-out.

Walls can be cleaned, if necessary, by using mild all-purpose cleaners or a soap and water solution. An all-purpose cleaner will also work well for cleaning interior woodwork.

If a mold/mildew condition develops on bathroom walls or ceilings, purchase a mildew-removing product at a local store or try using a mild bleach and water solution.