HOUSING GUIDELINES FOR BROTTIER HALL

All University students are responsible for the provisions of the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct, available in the Office of Judicial Affairs (114 Duquesne Union), and for the policies published by the Office of Residence Life. The University reserves the right to change rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate and timely. Each resident agrees to become aware of and observe all rules and regulations affecting his/her status with the University. Additional information is available in the Housing Agreement.

1. USE OF PREMISES: Subject to all of the terms and conditions set forth herein, the University hereby gives the Student(s) the right to use the Premises, along with the right to use, in common with others, any common kitchen, bathroom and other common areas, to the extent currently in place.
   
   1. During the term, Student may use the Premises for residential purposes only, and shall use the common areas only for the purposes for which the University makes them available to Students of the facility. The right to use the Premises is subject to the regulations set forth in the Residence Life Handbook which is hereby made a part of this Housing Agreement, which can be found at http://www.residencelife.duq.edu/handbook.html. The University reserves the right to amend and supplement the Residence Life Handbook from time to time, effective either upon posting a notice at the facility or upon written notice to the Student.
      
   2. Student shall not bring or allow any of his/her guests to bring onto the premises or common areas any animal (except a certified disability service dog), firearm, explosives, dangerous or hazardous substance or any illegal drug. The use of alcohol on the premises is subject to the University’s regulations concerning use of alcohol in the facility. A violation of any of these University regulations will be considered a Housing Agreement default and will result in disciplinary action and/or the possibility of Housing Agreement termination and expulsion from the premises.
      
   3. Student shall not allow more than eight (8) guests to be present in the Unit at any one time. Student shall cause all guests and visitors to the Premises or Facility to comply with all provisions of this Housing Agreement (including without limitation the Rules and Regulations) regarding the use and occupancy of the Premises and Facility. Student shall not use or allow guests or visitors to use the Premises or Facility for any unlawful purpose, and shall not permit any loud noises or noxious odors to emanate from the Unit. A violation of any of these University’s regulations will be considered a Housing Agreement default and will result in disciplinary action and/or the possibility of Housing Agreement termination and expulsion from the premises.
      
   4. If the University is unable to deliver possession of the Premises (Unit) for any reason at any time during the term of this Agreement, the University, at its option, may relocate Student.
      
   5. At the time Student moves into the Unit, Student shall complete and deliver to the University a “Move-In/Move-Out Condition Report” (hereinafter “Condition Report”), which shall specify any existing damage or need for repair of the Unit, including any of the University’s furnishings or personal property located therein.
      
      1. At the end of the Housing Agreement Term, Student shall schedule an inspection of the Premises and Unit with the Resident Director, Graduate Assistant or a Resident Assistant, whereupon, the Staff member and student shall note any damage to the Premises or Unit not specified on the original Condition Report.
         
      2. If Student fails to conduct such inspections, then the University’s inspection and determination of any damage to the Premises or Unit shall be final and binding on Student.
         
      3. Student shall pay the University, on demand, the cost to repair any loss of or damage to the Premises during the Housing Agreement Term or existing at the end of the Housing Agreement Term and caused by Student or any guest of Student. Student shall also pay to the University, on demand, the cost to repair any damage to the Common Areas or Facilities caused by Student or any guest of Student. Student will occupy the Unit jointly with other Students and, if the Unit is damaged and the University is not reasonably able to ascertain which Student caused the damage, then Student shall pay to the University, on demand, a pro rata share (determined by the total number of Students in the Unit) the University’s cost to repair any loss or damage to the Unit during the Housing Agreement Term or existing on the Housing Agreement Term expiration date.
         
      4. If the Student is evicted from the Premises for disciplinary reasons, the Student shall remove his/her personal property, relinquish all keys and the resident identification card to the Resident Director, and leave the Premises. The evicted Student remains liable for all remaining debt to the University.
         
   6. Student shall keep and maintain the Premises in good, clean and sanitary condition throughout the Housing Agreement Term.
      
   7. Student shall make no alterations or additions to the Premises.
      
   8. Student will immediately report to the University the need for repair of the Premises, including plumbing, heating, air conditioning and other systems.
      
   9. The University will provide normal maintenance and repair of the Unit without additional charge to the Student, except for repairs made necessary by the misuse of the Unit by Student or Student’s guests.
      
   10. The University is not liable for the failure or interruption of utilities or for conditions resulting from failure or interruption of the same.
       
   11. Any of Student’s personal property remaining in the Unit at the end of the Term or upon the return of the Student's keyshall be deemed abandoned by Student and may be disposed of by the University.
       
   12. At the end of the Housing Agreement Term, Student shall pay all Rent due, pay for any damages to the Premises caused by Student or Student’s guests, remove all trash and other debris, lock and fasten all doors and windows, remove all of Student’s personal property, and return all keys to the Premises to the Resident Director. Student shall remain responsible for the Premises until all keys for the Premises are returned. Failure to return all keys by the end date of the Housing Agreement will result in a lock change, which will be charged to the Student.
   13. Space permitting, the spouse of a married student may live in Brottier Hall with the student. However, the University does not otherwise offer housing for family members nor children of a student.
       
2. ACCIDENT/LOSSES: Student shall immediately report to the University all fires, accidents, injuries and property damage occurring in the Unit and elsewhere at the Facility. All of Student’s personal property kept on the premises, or in any storage room, or anywhere else at the Facility, shall be at Student’s sole risk, and the University shall not be liable for any damage to, loss or theft of such property.
   
3. UNIVERSITY’S RIGHT TO ENTER PREMISES: The University and its authorized representatives shall have the right to enter the Unit at all reasonable hours, including without limitation for the purpose of making inspections, installations and repairs, painting and showing the Premises to prospective Students after notifying Student, unless an emergency condition exists or the University has reason to suspect a Housing Agreement default or a violation of Residence Life Handbook regulations by the Student.
   
4. HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS: The University reserves the right to conduct health and safety inspections at the discretion of the Residence Life Staff. Twenty-four hour notification will be given prior to each health and safety inspection.
   
5. RELOCATION: The University reserves the right to require Student to change bedrooms within the Unit, and to relocate Student to another Unit or Facility. The University is not obligated to relocate Student at Student’s request, nor is the University responsible or liable for problems or disagreements arising out of any differences in personality, style of living, or other personal issues.
6. UNIVERSITY RULES AND REGULATIONS: The Residence Life Handbook, and any amendments thereto which may be made from time to time, shall be binding part of this Housing Agreement. The guidelines and regulations within the Resident Life Handbook must be conscientiously observed by the Student and all guests and invitees. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations set forth in the Residence Life Handbook is grounds for termination of this Housing Agreement and eviction from the Premises.
   
7. PROHIBITED ITEMS: These include items that are damaging to the Unit or may cause severe injury or health problems to the Student or other students in the building. The following are a number of items that are prohibited within the Unit under all circumstances, other items may be prohibited but are not listed for further information on other prohibited items the Student can refer to the Residence Life Handbook:
   
   • Individual weights/weight lifting equipment
   • Any items hung/hanging around the sprinkler system
   • Ceiling fans
   • Water beds
   • Fireworks of any kind
   • Weapons
   • Any item suspended from walls or ceilings
   • Cinder blocks
   • Students are prohibited from installing locks on any doors.
     
8. HOUSING AGREEMENT RESTRICTIONS WITH ROOMMATE CONFLICTS: Housing agreements are held between the Student and the University. If the Student requests removal from the housing agreement, he/she must either find another individual to take over his/her share of the rent, or his/her roommate(s) must agree to be obligated for the additional cost of rent. If the Student finds an individual who agrees to take over his/her housing agreement and his/her roommate(s) refuse to allow the new Student to move in, the roommate(s) will be responsible for paying the additional rent obligation.