Housing Rules & Policies

Maintenance

To be reported through the advised channels.

The following are deemed emergencies and will be attended to within 24 hours of the issue being logged:

  • Major water leak
  • No electricity in the entire apartment (excluding load shedding)
  • Electrical sparks or burning smell
  • Fire or smoke
  • Flooding
  • Broken main entrance door that cannot lock
  • Plumbing blockage causing overflow

All other maintenance issues will be dealt with during normal working hours and generally carry a 72-hour turnaround time.

Visitors Policy

  • A maximum of 2 visitors per tenant is permitted at any one time.
  • Only 1 overnight visitor is permitted per bedroom.
  • Overnight visitors are limited to a maximum of 2 stays per month.
  • Roommate permission is compulsory for all overnight guests.
  • Overnight visitors will be charged R300 per night.
  • No overnight visitors aged 25 years or older are permitted.
  • Parents, relatives, or family members are not permitted to sleep over in apartments.
  • The accommodation is strictly reserved for students only.
  • Visitors are not permitted on the premises between 02h00 and 07h00.
  • All visitors must sign in and sign out with security at the main gate.
  • Failure to sign out will result in a R500 fine per visitor for the account of the tenant being visited.
  • The tenant is fully responsible for their visitors' behaviour and any damage caused while on the premises, to be billed to the tenants account.
  • Any tenant wishing to have more than 2 visitors at a time must contact Michelle at least 24 hours in advance for approval.

Noise Policy

Quiet Hours

  • Sunday - Thursday: 22h00 - 08h00
  • Friday - Saturday: 00h00 - 08h00
  • During exam periods, quiet 24-hour rules apply.
  • Excessive noise will result in a R500 fine per incident.
  • Continuous disturbances may lead to disciplinary action and possible eviction.

Access Control

  • All students must enter the premises via the pedestrian gate using the biometric access system.
  • Entry through the vehicular gate is permitted only when entering with a motor vehicle displaying a valid The Rezident parking disc.

Respect & Conduct

This policy applies to staff, fellow student tenants, and all people on the premises.

Zero tolerance for:

  • Harassment
  • Verbal or physical assault
  • Discrimination
  • Disorderly conduct

All residents, staff, and visitors must treat one another with respect, regardless of race, religion, or gender.

Health & Fire Safety

  • Quarterly inspections will take place with prior notice.
  • No bar heaters are permitted on the premises. Confiscation and a R500 fine will apply.
  • Irons, hair straighteners, curling irons, and similar appliances must be unplugged when not in use. Failure to do so may result in a R500 fine.
  • No candles are permitted anywhere on the premises.
  • Tampering with fire and safety equipment is strictly prohibited.

Drugs & Alcohol

  • The Rezident maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs, including marijuana.
  • Alcohol abuse, intoxication, or disruptive behaviour will result in disciplinary action.

Pool Area Safety

  • No glass items of any kind are permitted in or around the pool area.
  • This includes glass bottles, drinking glasses, containers, or any breakable glass items.
  • Non-compliance may result in immediate confiscation and disciplinary action.

Weapons

  • No weapons of any kind are permitted on the premises.
  • This includes BB guns, pellet guns, airsoft guns, knives intended as weapons, or any similar items.

Balconies

  • No washing, towels, bedding, or clothing may be hung over balcony railings.
  • Residents may use a small clothing horse or drying rack within the balcony area.

Walls & Structures

  • Jumping over walls, climbing fences, or climbing on any structures is extremely dangerous and strictly prohibited.
  • Any such behaviour may result in disciplinary action.




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