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These items are expressly prohibited and will be confiscated immediately if found in on-campus housing: Candles and flammables Halogen lamps


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Extension cords, outlet splitters and outlet adapters Incense and scented oil burners


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DECORATIONS AND DISPLAYS - You are encouraged to personalize your living areas. There are guidelines that must be followed when decorating university units. In addition to the expectations in the Code of Student Responsibility, make sure to understand this entire section for additional policies that exist in on-campus housing.


DOOR PERSONALIZATION – In order to preserve the appearance of room and doors, posting or applying any items to either side of the door or on the actual door is prohibited. You may post items to the doorjamb by using masking tape, painter’s tape or poster putty. Do not use duct tape or double-sided tape as this will cause damage. The residents of the adjacent room will be financially responsible for any damage caused by such postings. Displays may not obstruct the hallway in any way, as impediments can be a fire hazard.


FACILITY INSPECTIONS – Housing Services staff will perform facility inspections of every on-campus housing room and apartment at least once per academic quarter. All instructions requiring compliance with policies must be followed or disciplinary action may be taken and monetary fines applied. With regard to room cleanliness, acceptable health practices must be observed. All rooms may also be inspected while the halls close for winter break in order to ensure that no health or safety problems exist. Residents may be assessed fees at any point if Housing Services staff determine repairs are needed.


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All decisions by Housing Services related to damages and room condition are final. All residents in a unit will be assessed fees should a unit fail its facility inspection twice. In addition, should Housing Services cite items in the room for infractions that would be considered of a serious nature and viewed as posing potential harm to the residents and hall community, a fee of $150 per person may be assessed to the residents. Serious-nature infractions and prohibited items include, but are not limited to:


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Tampering with safety equipment (fire extinguishers, alarm panels, sprinkler heads, heat detectors, smoke detectors, etc.)


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Lit candles, lit cigarettes, burning incense or any open flame


Explosive devices, firearms or fireworks Furniture or personal items blocking emergency exits


Pets, with the exception of fish (maximum 10-gallon capacity)


In addition to the fee for serious-nature infractions, the facilities assistant will submit an incident report. The incident report will be processed through Residential Education and the resident may face disciplinary action. Excessive


apartment, room or suite damage, poor


cleanliness, or health risks can result in a resident losing his or her eligibility for housing and the resident may face disciplinary action and associated fines. Prohibited items will be confiscated or disabled with a plug-locking device.


Upon completion of the in-unit facility inspection, facilities assistants will lock the room/apartment door behind them. If a resident does not have his or her key on them to reenter the room, he or she will be responsible for a lock- out fee.


ENTRY INTO UNITS BY UNIVERSITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS – The privacy of each resident’s unit is an important component of on-campus housing. Nevertheless, DePaul reserves the right to enter into and search any on-campus unit at any time for the following purposes:


If there is an apparent emergency or danger to a resident’s or guest’s life, safety, health or property


In conjunction with law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties and in accordance with legally defined procedures governing search and seizure


• When there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of any university policy or city, state or federal law is being, has been or will be committed


To perform inspections and to close the buildings over break periods


To perform maintenance or repair services. Housing Services facilities staff will attempt, whenever possible, to provide residents with 24 hours notice before entering a unit for scheduled maintenance and inspection. This notice may be via voicemail, email, the Housing Services website or written posted communication. Advance notice of entry will not be provided in some instances


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