NSU Residential Living Guide 2024-2025

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY 19 Custodial, Pest Control, and Maintenance Services NSU Physical Plant is responsible for the proper maintenance and appearance of the residence hall public areas, such as lounges, halls, common areas, bathrooms, and stairwells. After a resident checks out of their room, housekeeping services will clean the vacant apartment or vacant bedroom/bathroom. Residence Halls are sprayed on a quarterly basis. Keep in mind that most insect problems result from careless handling of food. Keep your room and kitchen area clean. Be certain to keep food wrapped tightly and stored in sealed containers. If your room requires maintenance attention, please contact your RA. Your RA will then contact NSU Physical Plant and report your request. For maintenance emergencies after office hours, please contact the RA on duty. Damage Fees and Charges Students who are identified as being responsible for damages to residence hall furnishings, structures, or equipment will be charged the appropriate labor, material, and administrative costs necessary to reimburse the University Housing for the expenses involved. Damage to a common area as a result of the action of students shall result in a recovery assessment to all students responsible. Below is a listing of costs for various damages. These charges; however, may vary due to unforeseeable changes in the price of materials and labor. Charges Interior room key.........................................................$75 Exterior room key (Suite/Quad)...................................................$300–$375 Temp Card Replacement...........................................$75 Other Charges Additional cleaning charges...................................$100 Improper checkout....................................................$100 Lockout outs (each time after the third occurrence)..................................................$25 False fire alarm...........................................................$375 Tampering with AC unit/ opening windows......................................................$150 Room blinds................................................................$100 structure or property of the residence halls by students is not permitted without the written authorization of the University Housing. This includes lofts or any other wooden structures. Lofts, even if freestanding, are not allowed. If constructed without permission, they will have to be immediately disassembled and discarded at the cost of the residents. Objects may not be placed on windowsills or ledges. Students who violate this policy will be fined $25 per occurrence. The care of the individually assigned rooms in the halls shall be the responsibility of each resident. Upon initial occupancy of an assigned space, each resident shall review and sign a room assessment form attesting to the condition of the room and its furnishings. When a resident checks out of a room, the room will be inspected for damage. Damage done to an individual room will result in an assessment to the individual room resident or both room residents jointly and/ or separately. Damage to a common area or the building as a result of the action of residents will result in an assessment to all residents responsible. If the responsible individual(s) cannot be determined, the entire building community may share the cost of the damage to the wing, the floor, or the entire building. Common Area/Lounge/ Outdoor Furniture and Equipment Lounges, study rooms, reception lobbies, and other common areas are provided for the comfort and convenience for all students. Furnishings in outside and inside common areas may not be removed from those areas. Students, who take these items to their rooms or elsewhere, on or off campus, are subject to a $100 fine in addition to conduct action. Charges for loss or damages not able to be assessed to a particular individual may be charged against the wing, floor, or building where the loss or damage occurred.

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