General Provisions for Student Occupancy (GPO)

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The full terms and conditions of living in graduate housing are located here: 

Graduate Student Housing 2024-25 GPO

IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2024-2025

CLEANLINESS: Occupant is expected to keep all areas of buildings, especially kitchens, bathrooms, lounges and corridors, in satisfactory condition, as determined by Housing Services or other agents of the University Housing Services will perform regular inspections of apartments to ensure that the Occupant’s space is clean. Cleanliness standards apply to University property and any Occupant property that may impact the health and safety of the Occupant or other residents Apartments and rooms must be returned to their original condition at the end of the Occupancy Term. Special cleaning required due to Occupant's carelessness will be billed to the Occupant(s). Occupant(s) should refer to the cleaning guidelines posted online and in each building for more information. Housing Services reserves the right to issue a lease violation to any Occupant who fails to abide by these guidelines.

a. BATHROOMS: Occupant(s) must follow posted guidelines to prevent the growth of mold or the accumulation of other material in their personal bathrooms, including around the tub, shower, shower curtain, toilet, and sink. This includes the maintenance of any University property or Occupant property in the bathroom to a satisfactory condition as determined by Housing Services.

b. KITCHENS: Personal kitchen areas must be maintained to prevent the accumulation of food waste, grease, and other garbage that may pose a hazard to Occupant(s) or other residents health and safety. This includes the maintenance of any University property or Occupant property in the kitchen to a satisfactory condition as determined by Housing Services. 

 

Students are given a copy of this document at their lease-signing and sign that they will follow the provisions. Students are expected to read and follow all items discussed and share this information with family or roommates.

In instances where a lease violation is found, the leaseholder will be notified of the violation and any forthcoming fines applied to their account. The most common fines and costs are listed here.

Graduate students who whish to appeal the cost of a lease violation may do so within 7 days of notification. The form for appeals can be found here.