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APPENDIX A: Online Housing Contract Terms and Conditions
RICHMOND
The American International University in London
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Housing Contract Academic Year 2012-2013 (Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Semesters)
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Terms and Conditions
I understand that if I have applied for an annual contract, I am committing myself to stay in University
accommodation for both the fall and spring semesters. If I decide to leave early, I will forfeit my housing
deposit. There will also be no refund of fees already paid to the University.
I understand that this agreement constitutes a binding contract between Richmond, The American
International University in London and me and this is binding for both room and board except where otherwise
stated.
For full details on housing fees, contact the Finance Office at finance@richmond.ac.uk. The housing deposit I
have submitted is non-refundable (if subsequently cancelled by me). The deposit will be held on my account
for the duration of my housing lease and, at this point, remains on my account until I graduate or withdraw
unless the fee payer requests earlier repayment. The deposit will only be released once the University is
satisfied the student owes no outstanding fees or charges.
I understand that the University reserves the right to change room assignments, consolidate, and make good
faith decisions when special circumstances arise. I also understand that I must occupy my room by the last
day of the course add/drop period. If I have not moved in by that date, my housing contract will be cancelled
and I will forfeit my housing deposit.
I must be a current registered full-time student at Richmond University to be entitled to occupy a University
room. If I fall below full-time status I will be required to leave accommodations and will receive no refund of
fees paid.
Should my account remain in arrears past the add/drop period for that semester, the University's debt
collection agency will be notifies and this will incur additional costs for wish I will be liable.
If I should withdraw from the University my deposit will be withheld for breaking my annual contract. If I take an
official Leave of Absence the University will withhold my deposit until I return to the University and resume
accommodation. In the event I do not return to the University my deposit will be forfeited. If I am dismissed
during the semester for disciplinary reasons I will be withdrawn from housing and will receive no refund of
room and board fees. In addition I will forfeit my deposit. If I am dismissed from the University for academic
reasons, I will receive a refund of my housing deposit minus any fees to cover damage to the room.
If I have taken out an annual contract I understand that I may leave belongings in my room at my own risk
over the December break without charge. Items must be packed away neatly, all electrical equipment must be
unplugged and all food and perishable items must be removed from the room. I understand that at the end of
the spring semester I must vacate my room on or before the published move-out date and store my personal
belongings off campus Furthermore, I understand I will face a GBP100 penalty for failure to check out of my
room and an additional charge of £50 per day for every day that I fail to remove my personal belongings from
the room after the residence hall closing date. The University reserves the right to remove and dispose of any
of my possessions without further notice.
If I have applied for summer housing I understand that I must vacate my room by the move out date published
for the appropriate session and there are no storage facilities available on campus.
By signing this contract I agree to abide by all University regulations pertaining to living in halls of residence
including the Student Conduct Code. I accept that I may be charged additional fees for inappropriate
behaviour, the details of which can be found in the Student Conduct Code. Furthermore, I understand that
authorized University staff may enter my room if required.
I understand that ultimately any dispute concerning this contract will be settled by the Courts of Law in
England.
I have read and accept the terms and conditions
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