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House Rules

Art. 1: In general It is recommended to appoint in mutual agreement with other tenants a representative of the residence whom can pass on all general questions and remarks of the tenants to Br(ik.

Living in a student residence means living in a community. The better the group dynamics and the communication in the residence, the easier tasks are divided and the less conflicts will arise between fellow residents. Every resident has to make his/her contribution and take up his/her responsibility to live up to the standards set forth by the present House Rules.

As soon as problems arise, it is recommended to report them to Br(ik.

Art. 2: Liability of the tenant 2.1. In general The tenant shall immediately inform Br(ik of any damage inflicted, either to his/her premises, or to the common areas.

The tenant shall immediately inform Br(ik of any breakdown of technical installations (electricity, fire detection, etc.).

2.2. Damage to the rented property Damages which manifest themselves during the occupation of the tenant and for which he/she is responsible, will be repaired by Br(ik at the expense of the tenant.

The tenant shall pay these costs upon first request. Should the tenant however remain in default of reimbursing these costs, the landlord will be entitled to deduct them from the deposit.

Should the room be occupied by two tenants, both of them shall be held jointly liable to cover the damages.

2.3. Damage to common spaces All damages caused to common areas or to the building itself, and for which the person responsible remains unknown, shall be jointly borne by all residents of the student accommodation.

Art. 3: Access by third persons Without the prior consent of Br(ik, it is strictly forbidden to allow other persons – not mentioned in the Tenancy Agreement – to stay in the room/studio for a prolonged period of time. Likewise it is prohibited to sublet or transfer the lease without the prior written consent of Br(ik.

The tenant is allowed to have visitors, provided the tenant him/herself is present. The keys may never be passed on to a third party.

The tenant is liable for any damage or ravage inflicted by his/her visitor.

Art. 4: Maintenance 4.1. In general 4.1.1. The tenant shall use and maintenance his/her room/studio and the common areas as a “bonus pater familias”. 4.1.2. At the end of the Tenancy Agreement the room/studio and the common areas shall be returned in the same furnished state as they were received. 4.1.3. The tenant is in charge to clean the room, repaint it and do minor repairs, such as damage to walls and doors done by nails, staples, etc. These repairs are to be done at the latest before the lease is terminated. If these repairs are not done (properly) by the tenant, the landlord will be in charge of them and shall recover the costs hereof from the tenant.

4.2. Garbage All tenants are encouraged to sort out the garbage according to the prescriptions of Net Brussel.

Garbage bags must be closed carefully and can be temporarily stored in the designated area. The tenants shall take out the garbage according to the weekly schedules of the communal collection service, and shall regularly carry all glass bottles to the glass container.

In case the garbage will be unnecessarily accumulating in the building, Br(ik will take away all garbage at the expensen of the tenants.

4.3. Use of common areas

4.3.1. All residents are jointly responsible for the daily maintenance of common areas. In addition, the floors and surfaces of common spaces will be cleaned at least twice a month by the Br(ik staff. The cleaning staff will not perform the maintenance in case the common spaces are not properly left behind. 4.3.2. The tenants are encouraged to be careful to put out the lights and turn off the heating when leaving the common spaces, in order to keep down the shared energy costs. 4.3.3. Personal belongings shall not be stored in the corridors, but be kept in the own room. 4.3.4. It is strictly forbidden to access the roofs or platforms or to put waste or other materials on it. 4.3.5. It is strictly forbidden to barbecue in the courtyards, on the roofs, or on the terraces.

4.4. Use of kitchen All tenants are responsible to guarantee a good hygiene in the kitchen. The residents shall clean their dishes immediately after cooking, and they shall clean the fridge, the cooking plates, the oven and other kitchen appliances after every use, and remove remaining waste and leftovers in order not to attract vermin.

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4.5. Use of bathroom After every use, the tenant shall clean the shower and/or sink, either in shared or individual sanitary facilities, and ventilate the room during sufficient time. All hair must be removed from the drain.

Art. 5: Use of electrical appliances The tenant will not make use of electrical appliances other than those installed by the landlord without prior written permission of Br(ik.

It is only allowed to cook in the premises if cooking utilities are provided (studios). If no cooking utilities are provided, it is strictly forbidden to cook in the premises as the common kitchen is fully equipped.

The following appliances are strictly forbidden in all rooms: microwave, oven, fridge, freezer, electric cooking plates, water heater, air-conditioning, electric heating, alarm system, satellite dish, dry cleaner, washing machine, toaster, iron, etc. Only the common areas and/or kitchen are fit for the use of these appliances.

The use of a deep fryer is forbidden at all times.

Art. 6: Furniture of Br(ik (cf. article 4.2 of the tenancy contract) Without the prior written consent of Br(ik, the tenant is prohibited to remove, replace or dismantle the furniture placed at his/her disposal by Br(ik.

In consultation with Br(ik all furniture belonging to the tenant can be allowed on the premises if registered by name. At the end of the rental period, all furniture belonging to the tenant must be removed in accordance with the provisions of the Tenancy Agreement and the furniture placed at the disposal of the tenant by Br(ik has to be returned in the same condition as when removed from the premises.

No furniture belonging to Br(ik and placed in the common areas may be (re)moved.

Art. 7: Keys and key cylinders (cf. article 4.3 of the tenancy contract)

7.1. Spare key It is forbidden to make or put any reference to an address or room number on the keys. It is also forbidden to make a copy or a spare key. On demand, and after payment of a deposit of 25,00 EUR, Br(ik will provide a spare key. The issuing of a spare key will be registered by Br(ik.

If the tenant fails to return the spare key or if the original key is lost, a new lock will be installed. The cost of 100,00 EUR will be borne by the tenant. It is therefore advised to always return the spare key to Br(ik.

7.2. Modification key cylinder and key plan To enable urgent technical interventions or maintenance and to guarantee the safety of all tenants, it is prohibited to modify the key cylinder or key plan and/or to prevent access to the premises.

Art. 8: Smoke prohibition A general smoke prohibition is installed in all residences of Br(ik for both the common as the private areas.

Art. 9: Bicycles It is forbidden to stall bicycles or other vehicles in other areas than those designated. At the end of the lease, all bicycles have to be removed from the premises.

Bicycles or other vehicles that are left behind will be removed by Br(ik. A cost of 100,00 EUR per piece will be charged to the owner.

Art. 10: Front door The front doors, i.e. all doors which give access to the street, are to be locked at all times. For the safety of all tenants, it is recommended to never open the door without checking first who is entering.

In case it is not possible to properly close the front door, this shall be immediately reported to the technical support of Br(ik.

Art. 11: Fire safety Fire detectors, emergency lights, fire extinguishers and fire doors are installed for the safety of all tenants and their visitors. It is explicitly requested to keep them intact and to not damage them.

The fire extinguishers may only be used in case of fire. It is forbidden to unnecessarily activate the fire alarm. Damage has to be reported immediately to Br(ik. In case of abuse, intervention costs will be charged to the tenants.

For safety reasons, fire doors must stay closed at all times. The stairs, corridors and evacuation routes must be kept free at all times.

In case of fire, verify the situation immediately. Check the evacuation plan on your floor. Inform Br(ik of each (false) alarm.

Art. 12: Termination of the agreement The tenant will be held accountable for all and any damage arising out of the violation of the provisions of present House Rules or of the Tenancy Agreement

Violations to the present House Rules and the Tenancy Agreement will lead to the immediate termination of the agreement. In addition to his/her obligation to pay the costs of the damages, the tenant will be due a compensation equalling six months worth the net rent (i.e. rent excluding the costs and expenses).

Art. 13: Final clause Present House Rules are considered an integral part of the Tenancy Agreement agreed upon by the tenant.

The tenant declares to have read and approved present rules and to have received a signed copy for his own keeping.

(Name, room number, date, signature + “read and approved” in handwriting)