UG Resident Handbook 2023-24

11 Terms and Conditions of Hall Residence 8 Inspection of Rooms The Residence Master or executive staff of the Student Housing and Residential Life Office reserves the right to authorize entry into any rooms in the hall with or without prior notification to ensure proper care, maintenance and safety of the facilities; to make necessary repairs; and to investigate violations of hall rules. Efforts will be made as far as possible to give advance notice when room entry is necessary. 9 Vacating Room and Removal of Property Immediately after the termination of residency, a hall resident or vacation resident shall vacate the room and remove all personal property in the room. Any personal property found after the termination of residency will be removed and the hall management may at his/her discretion dispose of or sell out such property and in such event, the proceeds of sale will be paid into the revenue of the hall account. The University shall not be liable for any loss of or damage to such property. 10 Penalty for Late Check Out A fixed penalty of HK$100 per person per night plus the hall charges incurred due to late check-out will be levied on those who fail to observe the check-out date as stipulated on the Offer Letter and vacate the student halls on time. Both charges continue to apply until the resident concerned completes the proper check-out procedures by returning all keys to the hall attendants AND sign on the check-out record. 11 Discipline 11.1 The Residence Master may, in accordance with authorities vested in him/her by the University, take disciplinary actions against any hall resident or vacation resident for violation of terms and conditions for hall residence and hall rules. 11.2 The Residence Master may confiscate any appliances or items which according to hall rules are not allowed to be brought into the hall without permission, or any equipment used in such a way as to disturb or endanger others. 11.3 The Residence Master may impose a fine on any person who is not a hall resident or a vacation resident and who is found in the Hall without prior permission after the time for the departure of visitors from the Hall as laid down in the hall rules. 11.4 The Residence Master may suspend or terminate, with or without notice, a resident from hall residency when there is reason to believe that the person’s residence will lead to behavior incompatible with the orderly operation of the hall. 11.5 No refund of any hall fees will be made for suspension or termination of residency imposed as a disciplinary action. 11.6 A hall resident or vacation resident may appeal to the Head of Student Housing and Residential Life against any findings of the Residence Master that he/she has violated hall rules. The appeal must be in writing and shall specify the grounds for the appeal. For more details and the most updated information, please visit SHRLO website at https://shrl.hkust.edu.hk/

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