Room occupants are required to complete a room inventory form after they check in and return the completed forms to the front desk or supervisor of the residence. The inventory form should be completed accurately as it will be used to assess the condition of the room during or after the checkout process. Room furnishings must be in their proper location at checkout. Students are expected to behave in a manner that is respectful of the environment in which they live and which reduces the risk of damage occurring. Damage may be classified as either accidental or malicious.
Accidental damage is damage occurring through unintentional, chance happenings.
Malicious damage is damage occurring through intentional happenings, happenings related to alcohol use, or through disruptive behavior resulting in damage. While students are liable for all damages to University residences resulting from negligence, vandalism, accidents or misuse, in the case of malicious damage, judicial action, as well as financial restitution, may be initiated. The student who accepts responsibility or is found to be responsible for the damage or, 2. The residents of a room or suite where the damage occurred. Any individual who accepts responsibility or is found to be responsible for the damage or, 2.