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Page 2 Listen up THE BATTALION THURSDAY, MAY 9. 1974 MSC ‘pool’ opens for rugby, dogs Editor: We would just like to bring- to the attention of A&M (and oth ers) the opening of the MSC swimming pool. It is located near the MSC Tower and there is a miniature gyser located in the center. Saturday we noticed an entire visiting Rugby team tak ing advantage of your new swim ming facilities (which is at least two feet deep). Even dogs are welcomed. Eventually we hope that sunbathing will be allowed. So we hope everyone will be on the lookout for the grand open ing and dedication of the MSC Pond swimming pool. Randy Johnson ★ ★ ★ tion: someone ought to remove the temptation for evil is much more likely when temptation is present. God bless our home. Lance McClouster No need to worry, the water tower will be painted sky blue— Ed. ★ ★ ★ Lost landmark Professional Quality Photography At Discount Prices Specializing in wedding, graduation and portrait photog-j raphy. We’ve got a story to tell about our services. CALL US AT 846-6740 AFTER 7:30 P. M. TO FIND OUT| MORE, 'DON'T I HAVE ENOUGH TROUBLE WITHOUT YOU UPSETTING RONNY LIKE THIS?' Burnt orange Editor: I wonder if the gentleman who is disappointed in A&M because of the orange water monument (not unlike the Arrabian Water God) realizes that that tower is not a salute to Texas Univer sity, since it is not BURNT orange. I wonder also if a misplaced cigarette perhaps might inflame the monument if the weed just happened to hit the 12 gallons of terpentine at the base of the tower. I would make this recommenda- Editor: My husband and I read in a local TV guide of plans to tear down the old Aggieland water tower. We think this would be a mistake. The tower has been in existence since 1920 and has all these years symbolized A&M Due to the rebuilding of the campus most of the other old landmarks of Aggieland have disappeared. I have always been an Aggie supporter. My husband, being from another state, didn’t know much about A&M and the Aggie Spirit but has learned in the past year he has been an Aggie and is really impressed by the Aggie Spirit. We feel that the Aggie Spirit should move now and save the old tower. Come on Aggies. Judy & Elden Cheatham Lease Line- Deposits, last month’s rent subject of tenant questions CADET SLOUCH by Jim Earle rM*f 7* “I’ve thought sometime that instead of a diploma, we would put in a note to ‘see the registrar!’ but then again we might get seriously hurt!” By BARB SEARS With tenants preparing to move out of their apartments for the summer, a number of legal questions have arisen concerning deposits, rent, etc., and this col umn will answer some of those which may be common to other tenants who are preparing to va cate. Question: When we moved into Casa Blanca, the manager prom ised us that our rent for May would be pro-rated, and that we would not be required to pay all of it. Expecting a refund, we paid the May rent, and then were told that the owner, Jim Jett, had said there would be no pro-rated re funds. This does not seem fair, but what can we do about it? Answer: The manager was acting as an agent of the owner in promising you that May’s rent would be pro-rated. This under standing must thus be considered an oral agreement, and is every bit as binding as your written lease. If the rent is not refunded you, not only has the landlord broken the lease, but he is also in violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act for having committed a “false or mislead ing act” through the statements of his agent, the manager. Your approach could be to per sonally file suit or to file a class action suit with others who were also promised the pro-rated May rent. Question: We are moving out of our apartment soon, and want to know if we can use our deposit to cover for part of our last month’s rent. Answer: Under no circum stances should you take such ac tion! Recent laws impose stiff fines for tenants who use their deposits to cover for their last month’s rent. In such a situation, the tenant is liable for three times the amount of rent withheld, plus the attorney fees of the landlord. Cbe Battalion Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the editor or of the zetiler of the article and are not necessarily those of the university administration or the Board of Directors. The Battalion is a non-profit, self-supporting enterprise operated by students as a university and community newspaper. Editorial policy is determined by a majority of the editorial board. LETTERS POLICY Letters to the editor should not exceed 300 ivords and are subject to being cut to that length or less if longer. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit such letters and does not guarantee to publish any letter. Each letter must be signed, shoiv the address of the writer and list a telephone number for verification. 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The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for oduction of all news dispatches credited to it ipei :igh rve Second-Class postage paid at College Station, Texas. patches credite herwise credited in the paper and local ne igin published herein. Right of reproduction of all other not ws of spontaneous Members of the Student Publications Board are: Jim Lindsey, chairman; Dr. Tom Adair, Dr. R. A. Albanese, Dr. H. E. Hierth, W. C. Harrison, Randy Ross, T. Chet Edwards, and Jan Faber. Represented nationally by National Educational Advertising Services. Inc, New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. MEMBER The Associated Press, Texas Press Association Editor Rod Speer Managing Editor Will Anderson Assistant to the Editor Greg Moses News Editor T. C. Gallucci Photo Editor Gary Baldasari Sports Editor Kevin Coffey Ass’t. Sports Editor Ted Boriskie Staff writers Vickie Ashwill, LaTonya Perrin, Mary Russo, Tony Gallucci, Cliff Lewis, Brad Ellis, Hank Wahrmund, Norine Harris, Sally Hamilton, Julia Jones. Makeup , Bob Chaney Photographers Roger Mallison, Alan Killings- worth, Steve Ueckert, David Spencer. PASSPORT AND APPLICATION PHOTOS barker r photography FAST SERVICE SANDWICHES SUBMARINES “Where no two sandwiches are alike!” Situated at Northgate across from P. O. ^esami J^anidmclj J&ljoppe No franchise sameness here — Every sandwich is deliciously unique. 329 University Dr. 11 a. m. til ? a. m. 848-6428 OUT-A-SITE SALADS CHEESECAKES Withholding rent on the grounds that the security deposit serves as security for unpaid rent, is considered to be an action by the tenant in bad faith. Question: We live in Posada del Rey (Monaco C), and since September, our air conditioning has been broken. We want to withhold part of our rent to force them to repair it. Can we legally do that? Answer: The Posada del Rey lease has a clause which gives the landlord flexibility in making- repairs, and stipulates that no rent may be withheld. Therefore, you cannot legally pay less than the full rent. However, some kind of legal action should be possible against your landlord, for several law^s may have been violated, if this is deliberate negligence. The College Station Standard Housing Code requires that hous ing units must have either screens or central air conditioning equip ment to provide adequate venti lation. In this regard, it appears that the apartment complex may be in violation. Complaints related to violations of the Standard Housing Code should be directed towards the Building Officer of the city’s Pub lic Works Department. Matters concerning violations of the De ceptive Trade Practices Act can be pursued personally or through the Attorney General’s Office. CHAPMAN’S DECORATING CENTER HOME BEAUTIFICATION VINYL | REMNANTS $2.95 Sq. 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