Common use of Noise Levels Clause in Contracts

Noise Levels. At no time should the noise levels interfere with the ability for any residents’ to pursue academic or personal pursuits or the ability to sleep or study. An individual’s right to reasonable quiet supersedes another’s right to disturb. Student Housing maintains “Consideration Hours” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Noise from your room/unit that is audible outside your room, including hallways/walkways, neighbouring units or buildings will be addressed. Large musical instruments and equipment, i.e. drum sets, subwoofers, amplifiers and PA systems are not permitted in Student Housing. Keyboards and music systems must be played through headphones. During Exam Periods, all residents must observe 24-hour quiet time. Violations of these quiet hours will result in $25 fine for the first offence and $50 for each additional offence. Fees must be paid prior to departing. Your living arrangement in Student Housing includes your interactions with other people in your pod, room, floor and neighbours. We strongly encourage you to respect and consider the feelings, attitudes, safety, welfare and interests of others. It is important that you avoid infringing upon others’ rights, and it is equally important that you stand up for your own rights. Your Resident Advisor can assist you to ensure that your rights are protected and can assist with problems. If you have exhausted your own abilities to solve a situation, do not hesitate to contact your Student Housing coordinator. However, he or she cannot solve these problems for you. It is important not to assume your relationship with another person will be an automatic success in a shared living situation. Good intentions do not always lead to good relations. We have provided a series of statements that all roommates should discuss openly. Even though some of these issues may seem trivial, you should explore them in as straightforward a manner as possible. By talking about, and revealing mutual expectations before you begin sharing accommodations, you can help to avoid problems in the future. Remember: When more than two people are involved, polarization (i.e. two on one, three on one, two against two) can occur. This can lead to conflicts, which may require outside help. This is one of the many things your Resident Advisor can help with if you feel the problem is too large. WHAT SHOULD YOU DISCUSS WITH A PROSPECTIVE ROOMMATE? SOME OF THESE ISSUES ARE COVERED UNDER THIS POLICY You and your prospective roommate must set some personal priorities, decide how flexible you wish to be and determine how you might learn and grow from your roommate relationship. The key to successful roommate relations help you and your roommate(s) develop a roommate contract which will spark a discussion around a number of topics relevant to your new living arrangements. All roommates will agree on a set of expectations and will sign off on those living parameters for the remainder of the semester. Your Resident Advisor will help guide this process and will witness the contract. If there are any disputes or amendments that occur throughout the year, they will be addressed in the following manner. If the first step fails to resolve the conflict, then the issue will be elevated to the next sequential action.