Common use of Obligations of the University Clause in Contracts

Obligations of the University. A. There are several obligations of service the University of South Dakota recognizes: B. The University will provide basic utilities to each residence hall. The cost of these utilities is incorporated within the overall residence hall room fee. The University shall also provide maintenance service in the event of mechanical difficulties or interruptions to any utility service which is under control and/or ownership of the University; and promptly seek such service in the event such difficulties or interruptions arise in facilities or equipment serving the University but not under University control. There will be no adjustment of housing fees because of the University’s inability to restore service for a reasonable period of time. C. The University shall, within a reasonable time, exercise care to correct unsafe conditions in and maintain the residence halls. The student may request correction of such conditions through the hall staff or by contacting University Housing. The University is not responsible for the continuation of food, mail, custodial, heating, maintenance, or security service at normal levels in the event of a natural disaster, power/water/sewer interruptions, or in the event of other causal events beyond the control or reasonable anticipation of the University. D. The University is not responsible for construction noise or disruptions associated with construction sites adjacent to the residence halls.

Obligations of the University. A. There are several obligations of service the University of South Dakota recognizes: B. The University will provide basic utilities to each residence hall. The cost of these utilities is incorporated within the overall residence hall room fee. The University shall also provide maintenance service in the event of mechanical difficulties or interruptions to any utility service which is under control and/or ownership of the University; and promptly seek such service in the event such difficulties or interruptions arise in facilities or equipment serving the University but not under University control. There will be no adjustment of housing fees because of the University’s inability to restore service for a reasonable period of time. C. The University shall, within a reasonable time, exercise care to correct unsafe conditions in and maintain the residence halls. The student may request correction of such conditions through the hall staff or by contacting University Housing. The University is not responsible for the continuation of food, mail, custodial, heating, maintenance, or security service at normal levels in the event of a natural disaster, power/water/sewer interruptions, or in the event of other causal events beyond the control or reasonable anticipation of the University. D. The University is not responsible for construction noise or disruptions associated with construction sites adjacent to the residence halls.. The University will strive to limit any construction inside residence halls to the hours of 8AM -7PM during periods when classes are in session