Beautification Policies
Here's a list of all our policies relating to beautification, decorating the house, etc.
House Votes
It would take a simple majority to pass house beautification decisions, instead of 75%. (House Vote 5/9/10.)
For expenses over $75, motions to spend beautification budget money require a standard majority (75%+) vote to pass. For expenses $75 and less, motions to spend beautification budget money require a simple majority (50%+) vote to pass. (House vote, 8/28/11.)
Motions to spend reserve fund money (or any funding source other than the beautification budget) on beautification require a standard majority (75%+) vote to pass. (House vote, 8/28/11.)
See: MeetingProcedures
House Rules
9.2. Moving Out: The member has the obligation to return the room to conditions at least as good as when the person moved in.
- 9.2.1. If you painted, get approval to retain those colors or repaint to original color.
15. Member Improvements:
15.1. Altering the building: Small general improvements are allowed, but when decisions are made as to whether to alter something or not, the guiding principle should be whether it effects the overall structure or not.
- 15.1.1. No changes should be made that alter the structure
15.2. Painting: Members may paint their room at their own expense.
- 15.2.1. However, no dark colors, such as black, should be used.
- 15.2.2. Rooms must be painted back to a neutral color when the member changes rooms, or departs, unless an appropriate officer concurs with the color choice.
- 15.2.2.1. This may be at the members expense.
15.2.3. General painting throughout the house should be done to enhance the present condition. Again, light colors should prevail.
See: HouseRules
The Contract
"25...(4) Resident will not paint walls, either in their assigned rooms or any common area of the house, without the permission of the house."
"32... If the room has been painted by the Resident, it must be repainted to colors acceptable to the house. If the resident departs without repainting, CHEA will automatically retain $100 of the Residents deposit to pay for repainting."
See: TheContract
Beautification Budget
- Beautification: $35/month
- House plants: $5/month
For expenses over $75, motions to spend beautification budget money require a standard majority (75%+) vote to pass. For expenses $75 and less, motions to spend beautification budget money require a simple majority (50%+) vote to pass. (House vote, 8/28/11.)
See: TheBudget