For University Apartment residents, summer storage is available for their belongings. There are certain guidelines to follow, along with a contract to sign. Agreement Terms are as follows:

Summer Storage Agreement Terms

I release Ball State University, its employees and agents from any and all liability for personal injury or death to persons including myself or my family or invitees; property damage; for damage or loss from fire, water, the elements, Acts of God, theft, burglary, vandalism, malicious mischief, rodents. I agree to indemnify, defend and hold Ball State University harmless from any and all loss, claims, demands, foregoing injuries, death or losses to person or property, however occurring, or arising out of or related to any breach of the agreement by myself.

I understand my vacated apartment WILL NOT be cleaned while I am storing my personal belongings in it.

Ball State University, its employees or agents and the representatives of any government authority, including police and fire officials, shall have the right to enter the premises, without notice, to take such action as may be necessary to preserve Ball State University's property in the event of an emergency or to comply with any applicable law or to enforce any of Ball State University's rights set forth in this agreement.

The premises may be used only for the storing of personal property owned by the resident. I agree to not use the premises for the operation of any commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or distribution business.

Gasoline and other flammable liquids, unlawful goods of any kind, perishable foods, used tires, animals, or any substance considered to be an environmental hazard. Please do not store items that have sentimental value or are irreplaceable. Ball State University recommends only storing large furniture items such as beds or couches. Electronic appliances should be left unplugged while apartment is unoccupied. 

ALL PROPERTY IS STORED AT THE RESIDENT'S SOLE RISK. INSURANCE OF ALL CONTENTS IS RESIDENT'S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY. RESIDENT AGREES AT HIS/HER/THEIR/ SOLE EXPENSE, TO MAINTAIN INSURANCE ON ALL PROPERTY STORED IN THE PREMISES WITH ACTUAL CASH VALUE COVERAGE AGAINST ALL PERILS. RESIDENT SHALL ASSUME ALL RISKS OF LOSS OR DAMAGE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BY SUCH INSURANCE IF RESIDENT HAD PURCHASED THE INSURANCE.

I agree that I may not assign rights under this agreement or sublet the premises. This storage agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, representatives and successors of the parties hereto.

The storage charge per month will be $25.00 charged to your Bursar's account.  This charge will be assessed for any partial or full month property remains in the apartment.

All apartment keys issued to you must be returned to the University Apartments Office for this agreement to begin.  Rent will continue to be assessed until keys are returned.

You will not have access to your apartment once your key is returned.  Please be sure you take anything with you that you will need prior to your return date.

For more information and contract forms, please visit the University Apartments office. We'll be glad to assist.