Dr. Lin's Instructional Web - Barry University

Key charges(per un-returned or lost key) $50
Trash left in room (minimum charge) $25
Room not cleaned (minimum charge) $50
Improper check-out $50
Check-out past deadline (per day) $25
The charge for cleaning and trash left in the room will be jointly decided upon by the
housekeeping and residential life staff. Any common area damage or excessive cleaning
charges will be shared be the residential area.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Accessibility accommodations are provided for students with disabilities. Students are
responsible for submitting their Residence applications to the Office of Residential Life AND
contacting the Office of Disability Services before May 1. Rooms are assigned on a firstcome,
first-served basis therefore requests must be made well in advance.
YOUR ROOM
All resident rooms are equipped with the appropriate numbers of beds, mattresses, desks,
chairs, blinds, dressers. Residents must bring their own linens, pillows, towels, bedspreads,
lamps and wastebaskets.
Free standing or movable furniture may be arranged within your room. Residents may
not substitute, disassemble or remove provided furnishings from rooms. Waterbeds and lofts
are prohibited. Beds may not be elevated from the floor by any means other than bunk bed
units provided by Residential Life. Students may be fined for leaving furniture in hallways.
Lounge furniture may not be moved.
The occupants of each room assume responsibility for the care of the room and its
furnishings, for removing trash to specific disposal areas, and for maintaining sanitary and
safety conditions acceptable to the Office of Residential Life. The Office of Residential Life
will maintain an accurate record of the condition of each room and its furnishings. Each
resident will sign a room condition report for the room and furnishings upon check-in and upon
subsequent changes to new rooms. When a resident moves from a room, damages will be
assessed by the Office of Residential Life so as to assess the person(s) responsible, or the
remaining person(s) will assume the responsibility. Damages may also be assessed throughout
the year when necessary.
Decorations should be mounted with magic mount to avoid marring painted surfaces
when tape is removed. Tape, nails, tacks and screws are prohibited as they damage the wall
surfaces. The damaging of a surface will result in a damage charge. Residents may not drill
holes or permanently attach any objects to walls, floors, ceilings or doors. Residents may
enhance their rooms, but must return them to their original condition upon departure.
Residents may not attach stickers to doors, walls and/or windows, and may not wallpaper
or paint any area of the residence halls. Air conditioning vents may not be blocked.
Damages and Costs
Residents agree to pay for damages, lost university property or unnecessary service costs
caused to residence halls because of their actions. Residents assume a collective responsibility
for damages caused to common areas of their apartment/hall unless individual responsibility is
claimed or assigned for such damages. Residents are encouraged to provide any knowledge
they have regarding damage to avoid collective charges.
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