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Condition and Care of Facilities

Condition of Apartments/Rooms & Townhouses

Room and suite inventory forms must be completed no later than the Friday ending the second week of classes. Residents who choose not to complete inventory forms by the date outlined above will not be permitted to appeal damage charges as it will be assumed that the suite/room was in perfect condition.

Common area damage is considered damage that occurs in areas where more than one student has access. Access is defined as having keys to, or card access to, a specific area of the residence halls, (e.g., bathroom, living room, hallway, lounges, laundry rooms...). Common area damage can include the vestibule and stairway of each townhouse. Common area damage will be assessed to all students who have access to the damaged area only after efforts are made to determine the responsible party (Students are responsible for themselves and their guests.)

Care of the Facilities

The furnishings and equipment have been provided for the enjoyment, convenience, and safety of all residents. Residents are responsible for the care and cleanliness of their suite or room and in abiding by college policies in maintaining these facilities. Personal furniture is not permitted. Residents are responsible for their guests or visitors and may be held responsible for their actions. Theft or vandalism is prohibited.

Facilities and Services

Facilities and services provided by SUNYIT include:

• Bedroom Furniture- Bed, desk chair, window blinds, mattress, dresser, mirror, desk, closet, floor lamp, telephone service, wired/wireless LAN connection, wall-to-wall carpeting.
• Living Room Furniture- coffee table, couch, chair, micro-fridge, window blinds, floor lamp, table lamp, wall-to-wall carpeting (except in the hallway).
• Safety and Security- 24/7 staffing, smoke and heat detectors, sprinklers, closed circuit security cameras covering quad and parking areas, locks on all doors, proximity card access to buildings.
• Other Conveniences- parking (permit must be purchased), cable TV (50 channels including HBO), limited storage, grills, mail, laundry, utilities.

Removal of college provided furniture is prohibited. You must provide your own toiletries, bedding and personal items.

Repairs

Residents are responsible for immediately reporting needed repairs for their apartment or room and all fixtures, furniture, fire and safety equipment, and effects therein, to RLH. Prompt notification is required to prevent serious problems from developing. Students are prohibited from doing their own repairs in college-owned housing. Spackling, painting, and any other repairs are prohibited.

Screens and Windows

The removal, loss, or damage of a window or screen from student rooms or suites is prohibited and may result in installation/replacement charges and disciplinary action. The throwing of objects from windows and the placing of any objects outside the window, including aerials, banners, flyers, and other equipment, is prohibited.

Snow Removal

In order to keep parking lots open to traffic, emergency snow removal procedures are enacted in the residence hall parking lots during the winter months. Residents may be required to move vehicles from the parking lots in the residence hall area during the snow removal process. Vehicles that are not moved may be ticketed and/or towed away for impoundment. Residents will be notified by advance posting for snow removal. Failure to comply with snow removal directives may result in judicial action.

Trash Removal

Residents are provided with a limited amount of trash bags at the start of the semester and are responsible for taking their trash to the designated dumpsters. Additional trash bags needed above the number provided will be the responsibility of the residents. Residents who do not dispose of their trash in designated containers may be referred for disciplinary action.

Trash can not be placed in hallways, stairways, lobbies or outside for any length of time.