Residence Rules

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Fixed Licence Period

Students living in Residences are given a fixed period licence in which they agree to take accommodation for the specified period, ie. 40, 41 or 50 weeks.

Students choosing to move out before the end of the summer term are still liable to pay for the full licence period

Deposits

A deposit is required from each Resident prior to keys being issued and before taking up residence.

Normally this deposit is returnable at the end of the period but some or all of the deposit may be withheld to compensate for damage, loss of equipment, debt or extra cleaning when this is required.

Checks for loss or damage etc., will normally be made after the end of the licence period, whether or not a student leaves the residence before that time

Leaving the Residence

Any student wishing to leave the residence may only do so if they are able to find a suitable replacement approved by the University who is in a position to sign a Licence and pay a deposit and required rent.

The Licensee's responsibility for the payment of the charge for accommodation referred to in Clause 3 will only cease when these conditions have been met and the new occupant has taken up residence.

An administrative charge of £25 will be made to any student terminating the licence

Withdrawing from the University

Students withdrawing from the University will be liable for the rent for four weeks from the date of receipt at the Accommodation Office of written notice of withdrawal plus a £50 administration charge.

Students withdrawing from Abbotsbury House and Winterbourne House will be liable to the rent for the full term of the licence

Rental Fees

Rental fees are payable in advance by Direct Debit or credit card in accordance with the offer letter.

Failure to pay rent as per licence could result in steps being taken to withdraw the accommodation and recover the debt and stronger sanctions could be applied exactly as for all debt to the University.

A charge of £12 will be levied if a payment for accommodation fees has not been received by the due date for whatever reason unless prior arrangements have been made

Financial Difficulties

Any Resident experiencing financial difficulties is encouraged to seek help or advice from a Resident Warden, a Resident Tutor, the Residential Services Manager or the Student Union.

Ignoring such problems or delaying facing up to them is inevitably worse and can lead to exclusion from Residences

Right of Access

The Vice-Chancellor of Bournemouth University or his/her nominees have the right of access to Residents' room's at all reasonable times. Access, other than in emergencies, is usually confined to Accommodation and maintenance staff.

(You are strongly advised to read all subsequent sections of this document.)

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