By submitting an application to Tartu College (TC), you agree with all the terms of the occupancy conditions at TC.

 

       Deposit & securing your reservation

         School term (September to April)
  1. A DEPOSIT by credit card IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE A ROOM. Once a room is reserved by deposit at TC, THIS DEPOSIT WILL BE USED FOR THE LAST MONTH'S OCCUPANCY payment of the term (i.e. December or April).
  2. The room is reserved from the 1st day of the first month of your stay (i.e. September or January), and therefore the first monthly occupancy payment is for the complete month, regardless of move-in date.
  3. When you move into Tartu College, you must pay the first month's occupancy fee.
  4. Deposit is used for the entire last month of your stay, (i.e. December 1st - 31st, April 1st - 30th), regardless of actual move-out date.

    Summer term (May to August)
  5. If you are staying less than one (1) month, full payment for your stay must be made to secure your reservation prior to your arrival.
  6. If you are staying MORE THAN one (1) MONTH, a deposit of one month's occupancy fee will be required to reserve your room. This deposit will be applied against your last 30 days of occupancy.
       a) When you move into Tartu College, you must pay the first month's occupancy fee or balance of days.

    Monthly occupancy fee payments

  7. Monthly occupancy payments are due the 1st day of each month – accepted at the TC Office in person or over the phone with a credit card (Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm), or e-transfer.
  8. An ADMINISTRATION FEE will be ADDED to your monthly payment:
       a. If it is paid after the 5th business day of the month - administration fee is $20.
       b. After the 10th business day of the month - administration fee is $40.
  9. Please keep all deposit and monthly occupancy payment receipts as proof of payment for tax purposes.

    Cancellations

    Tartu College is a short-term student residence building with payment terms more flexible than other student accommodations.
  10. If you terminate your stay within the first two months there is no refund of the first and last months occupancy fee.
  11. Without 60 days written notice, an application fee of $800.00 will be charged.
  12. For Fall Term (September to December/April) move-in, there is no refund of the deposit for a room cancellation after July 31. For cancellations before July 31, a $400 application fee will be paid from the deposit.
  13. For Winter Term (January to April) move-in, there is no refund of the deposit for a room cancellation after November 30. For cancellations before November 30, a $400 application fee will be paid from the deposit.

    Summer term short stay (less than one month)
  14. For cancellations 7 or more days before move-in date, an application fee of $25 will be applied.
  15. For cancellations within 7 days of move-in date, an application fee of $100 will be applied.
  16. There will be no refund after moving in.

    Summer term (more than one month)
  17. For all cancellations before move-in date, an application fee of $400 will be applied.
  18. After moving in, an application fee of $800.00 will be charged.

    Access

  19. The resident will receive one set of keys/FOB which must be returned to TC on the move-out date. Replacement fee for any lost or unreturned keys/FOBs is $50.00.
  20. TC keys/FOB are for the use of room occupant only. They are not allowed to be shared, loaned or duplicated.

    Subleasing

  21. NO SUBLEASING is allowed at TC. If this occurs, immediate expulsion from TC may be forthcoming.

    Transfers

  22. Residents can request a transfer with written notice. If a room transfer is possible, the transfer fee of $50 must be paid before the transfer date.
  23. TC reserves the right to transfer the resident at no charge due to liability from substantial maintenance or other building related causes.
  24. A resident may be transferred if their behaviour is disruptive to their suitemates but does not warrant eviction from TC as a whole.

    No smoking policy

  25. NO SMOKING and VAPING (including e-cigarettes and cannabis) is permitted anywhere in the building or within 9 meters of any building entrance or exit in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Code.
  26. Cannabis must be kept in airtight containers.
  27. Students are not permitted to grow cannabis at TC.

    Guests

  28. As a courtesy to other residents, guests must leave by 11 pm.
  29. Due to the size of the regular and corner rooms, City of Toronto Occupancy and Fire Regulations state that room capacity is for one person only (exception: double-shared room). Overnight guests must be registered with the Front Desk and overnight charge of $75+HST will be applied to the room occupant’s account.
  30. Resident must accompany their guest(s) at all times and take full responsibility for the conduct of their guest(s) on the premises.
  31. Guests are not allowed to use Tartu (including the suite) common areas for overnight stays.
  32. Residents are responsible for their guests to keep the TC premises safe and clean and explain the TC rules and regulations.

    Fire & safety

  33. Each resident is responsible for monitoring their cooking. Should your cooking set off a general building fire alarm due to your negligence and/or abandoned cooking, you could be charged ($1400) for Toronto Fire Department invoices that TC receives.
  34. The hall, entry passages, doors, elevators, stairways, hallways, and corridors outside the resident's room shall not be obstructed by any of the resident's footwear or personal effects. No door mechanism is to be obstructed in any way.
  35. The windows in the rooms and kitchen shall not be covered or obstructed, except by the drapes or blinds TC has provided.
  36. No additional locks shall be placed upon any door in the building.
  37. Storage of any combustible, dangerous or offensive goods, provisions or materials is not permitted.
  38. Residents cannot alter electric light fittings, wiring or additional electrical circuits, and shall not overload existing electrical circuits in their rooms or common spaces. Residents cannot plug in or use air conditioning or heating units in their rooms or common areas that are not provided or installed by TC.
  39. Please see the front desk regarding extra needs. Tartu College can request the resident to remove any unauthorized items from the premises.

    Cleanliness

    To ensure and respect every resident’s enjoyment of the common spaces:
  40. Each resident is responsible for their personal cleanliness in their bedrooms and the suites’ common space: kitchen, washrooms, hallways. Stoves, ovens, microwaves, counters, dishes, utensils, pots/pans, washrooms should be cleaned immediately after use! 
  41. TC Staff cleans common areas thoroughly once per week. If a suite is in an unacceptable condition and requires additional TC Staff cleaning, all suite resident(s) will be charged an extra cleaning fee.
  42. Recyclable items are identified on the Blue Bin - paper, glass, plastic, tin, metal should be placed into the recycling blue bin/boxes. NO FOOD WASTE/GARBAGE IS ALLOWED IN THE BLUE BIN as per City of Toronto regulations.
  43. Garbage must be put in plastic bags or equivalent, tied tightly and put into the garbage chute. Large items for disposal should be brought to the ground level to the back doors area.

    Quiet time

  44. No loud music or noise after 11:00 pm. No unusual disturbance or noise that interferes with the comfort and needs of other residents will be permitted.

    Decorations

  45. No sign, advertisement, or notice of any nature shall be inscribed or painted; nor any article/thing, (i.e. television/radio aerial, air conditioner or equipment), shall be fixed to any part of the building or windows.
  46. No flyers or posters containing racial, religious, political views or any other content which may be discriminatory or disrespectful is not permitted at Tartu College.
  47. Spikes, hooks, screws, nails, or tape shall not be put into the walls or woodwork of the building. Residents will not paint rooms, or paper or decorate any part of the premises without the consent of the management in writing. See front desk for guidance.
  48. To clean curtains, please notify TC staff. DO NOT wash the curtains.

    Maintenance and repairs

  49. Any costs to repair damage done to any part of TC from misuse or from unusual or unreasonable use shall be borne by the resident, regardless if it was the fault of their guest.
  50. In the event the toilet is overflowing or a tap is left running, please inform the TC Front Desk Immediately. Phone: 416-317-4858/ email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If resident does not report and water damage occurs, the resident shall be liable.
  51. Residents cannot tamper with building fixtures or systems, including the wiring of fire prevention systems, cameras, elevators or the removal, and/or misuse of any TC common space, appliance, furniture, fixtures, cafeteria dishes and/or property; and shall not overload existing electrical circuits in their rooms or common spaces.
  52. Residents cannot plug in or use air conditioning or heating units, or appliances that draw a lot of power in their rooms or common areas that are not provided or installed by TC.
  53. Extra bar-fridges are allowed with a monthly charge of $7 at the discretion of TC and a written consent from TC management.
  54. No heavy furniture shall be moved across floors of the suite, halls, landings or stairs. Residents will be held responsible for any damage to the building caused by moving furniture in or out of the building.
  55. TC reserves the right to carry out any maintenance or short to long term renovations which may require water, electricity, elevators or other service interruptions. TC will inform residents about any maintenance work minimum of 24 hours prior (except emergency situations).
  56. Please see the front desk regarding extra needs. Tartu College can request the resident to remove any unauthorized items from the premises.

    Laundry

  57. Washers and dryers on 18th floor Laundry Room are provided for resident use and machines must be cleaned after use (i.e. lint trap, residue in machine). The Laundry Room is open from 6am until midnight, 7 days a week.
  58. Laundry machines are operated by Coinamatic. TC shall not be responsible for any injury, damage, loss or theft to any persons or personal property.

    Animals & pests

  59. No animal, bird or any pet shall be allowed to be kept on premises.
  60. Periodically, TC has dealt with pest situations. TC has monthly, preventative treatments in the building. If the resident believes that they have pests, they must advise TC staff immediately! The suite/room will be inspected by TC staff, and required treatments will begin. If TC staff confirms there are bedbugs, the resident may move out of TC with no penalty. TC cannot accommodate room transfers requested due to pests.

    Diseases

  61. In the event of contagious or infectious diseases developing, TC agrees to have patient(s) removed forthwith and to have the suite treated immediately in accordance with any by-laws and regulations in force. All government rules and regulations must be followed.

    Room inspections

  62. TC reserves the right to inspect all rooms before the end of the school terms. TC will notify residents of a scheduled inspection date. Should there be any damage, residents could be responsible for the cost of repairs.

    Internet

  63. TC reserves the right to disconnect users who damage, abuse or dominate the TC internet network.
       a. Users who upload or download illegal content will be disconnected.
       b. If TC's internet provider requests information about a particular user, that information will be released.
       c. All computers must have current virus protection.
       d. No Private Routers (WI-FI) and/or Switches may be hooked up in TC.
  64. Bitcoin (or any similar cryptocurrency) mining is not allowed in TC.
  65. TC reserves the right to carry out maintenance work for any internet/Wi-Fi equipment and infrastructure which may require connection interruptions. TC will inform residents about any maintenance work minimum of 24 hours prior (except emergency situations).

    Cars and bicycle parking

  66. Car and bicycle underground parking is available by registration for a monthly fee. Monthly fee does not include the charging of e-bikes or external batteries.
  67. Bicycles are not allowed in residence rooms or common areas and are to be kept in the underground parking only.

 

TC management reserves the right to make additional rules and regulations to ensure safety, security and cleanliness of the premises and for preservation of good order therein.


Violation of TARTU COLLEGE Rules and Regulations may be grounds for immediate expulsion.

If you have any concerns regarding the above, please contact us.