Damage Policies

In order to avoid disputes concerning previously existing damages, you reviewed and signed your Data Room Inventory Card (DRIC) upon moving into your residence. This document listed all previous damages incurred within your room and common areas. When you vacated this room, the DRIC form was used as a comparison of damage assessment during closing activities.

The following policies concern residence hall damages and fines and can be found in the specified handbook:

Annual Residence Hall and Dining Service Agreement

H. The resident will be held responsible for defacement or damage to the room, common area, and furnishings for which he or she contracts. The resident is responsible for acknowledging the condition of the room by reviewing and signing the Data Room Inventory Card (DRIC). The inventory will be used for the basis of comparison and charges at checkout. The resident will be billed for any damage (see A Guide to Residence Living ) in common areas.

A Guide to Residence Living

Room Damages

Each resident is expected to maintain his or her residence hall room in good condition. To document the original condition of your room, you will have the opportunity to review and sign a Data Room Inventory Card (DRIC) at the time you move into your assigned room. Please review this form carefully; when you vacate the room, this form will be used for the basis of comparison for damages at check out. At checkout, residents are responsible to formally check out at the hall office and turn in their room key. Individual residence communities will be responsible for damages incurred in the common areas of the resident halls, apartments, transfer houses and townhouses. You are responsible for ensuring the proper use of these facilities by your guests. During all breaks, residents must sign-out at the hall office and are expected to follow appropriate sign-out procedures.