Common use of Rights and Obligations of the University Clause in Contracts

Rights and Obligations of the University. a. The Contract may not be amended or supplemented except in writing signed by the parties and must be accepted as written. The Contract and all documents incorporated in it contain the entire agreement of the parties. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated into the Contract shall be binding on either of the parties. b. By entering into this Contract, University does not waive its sovereign immunity under Texas law. The Contract shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. For students residing in Brownsville, Texas all obligations of the parties created by the Contract shall be performed in Cameron County, Texas. For students residing in Edinburg, Texas all obligations of the parties created by the Contract shall be performed in Xxxxxxx County, Texas. If any one or more of the provisions contained in the Contract shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and the Contract shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained therein. c. Capitalized words or phrases used in these terms and conditions have the respective meanings assigned to them in the Contract, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. d. University personnel may enter Student’s room at any time in the event of an emergency and at any reasonable time for any reasonable purpose, including, without limitation, inspection, maintenance or investigation of violations of University Regulations. By signing the Contract, you specifically agree to be bound by University’s search and entry policies as they now exist or may hereafter be amended, as set forth in University Regulations. e. Any duty of University to remedy or repair conditions materially affecting the physical health or safety of a student is as established by applicable law. Student shall give written notice to the DHRL specifying such conditions upon Student’s discovery of such conditions. f. University is not responsible for loss or damages to personal property by theft, fire or other casualty, whether such losses occur in Student’s room, public areas, or elsewhere in the Residence Hall or Apartments. Items left in Student’s room or items temporarily stored by Student in the University storage areas, when Student checks out, will be disposed of by University in accordance with University policies then in effect. g. DHRL will install, change, or re-key a security device on any exterior door or window of Student’s room after receiving a written request from Student. A charge for labor, materials, overhead and extra keys provided by the Department of Housing and Residence Life shall be paid by you promptly upon delivery of a statement for same from University, unless such charges are prohibited by applicable law. h. University insurance doesn’t cover the loss of or damage to your personal property. You are not required to buy renters or liability insurance. Insurance is not required but is still strongly recommended. Even if not required, we urge you to get your own insurance for losses due to theft, fire, water, pipe leaks, and similar occurrences. Renter’s insurance doesn’t cover losses due to a flood. Information on renter’s insurance is available from the Texas Department of Insurance (xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/).

Rights and Obligations of the University. a. 1. The Contract may not be amended or supplemented except in writing signed by the parties and must be accepted as written. The Contract and all documents incorporated in it contain the entire agreement of the parties. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated into the Contract shall be binding on either of the parties. b. 2. By entering into this Contract, University does not waive its sovereign immunity under Texas law. The Contract shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. For students residing in Brownsville, Texas all obligations of the parties created by the Contract shall be performed in Cameron County, Texas. For students residing in Edinburg, Texas all obligations of the parties created by the Contract shall be performed in Xxxxxxx County, Texas. If any one or more of the provisions contained in the Contract shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and the Contract shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained therein. c. 3. Capitalized words or phrases used in these terms and conditions have the respective meanings assigned to them in the Contract, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. d. 4. University personnel may enter Student’s room at any time in the event of an emergency and at any reasonable time for any reasonable purpose, including, without limitation, inspection, maintenance or investigation of violations of University Regulations. By signing the Contract, you specifically agree to be bound by University’s search and entry policies as they now exist or may hereafter be amended, as set forth in University Regulations. e. 5. Any duty of University to remedy or repair conditions materially affecting the physical health or safety of a student is as established by applicable law. Student shall give written notice to the DHRL Department of Housing and Residence Life specifying such conditions upon Student’s discovery of such conditions. f. 6. University is not responsible for loss or damages to personal property by theft, fire or other casualty, whether such losses occur in Student’s room, public areas, or elsewhere in the Residence Hall or ApartmentsHall. Items left in Student’s room or items temporarily stored by Student in the University UTRGV storage areas, when Student checks out, will be disposed of by University in accordance with University policies then in effect. g. DHRL 7. The Department of Housing and Residence Life will install, change, or re-key a security device on any exterior door or window of Student’s room after receiving a written request from Student. A charge for labor, materials, overhead and extra keys provided by the Department of Housing and Residence Life shall be paid by you promptly upon delivery of a statement for same from University, unless such charges are prohibited by applicable law. h. 8. University insurance doesn’t cover the loss of or damage to your personal property. You are not required to buy renters or liability insurance. Insurance is not required but is still strongly recommended. Even if not required, we urge you to get your own insurance for losses due to theft, fire, water, pipe leaks, and similar occurrences. Renter’s insurance doesn’t cover losses due to a flood. Information on renter’s insurance is available from the Texas Department of Insurance (xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/).

Rights and Obligations of the University. a. 1. The Contract may not be amended or supplemented except in writing signed by the parties and must be accepted as written. The Contract and all documents incorporated in it contain the entire agreement of the parties. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated into the Contract shall be binding on either of the parties. b. 2. By entering into this Contract, University does not waive its sovereign immunity under Texas law. The Contract shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. For students residing in Brownsville, Texas all obligations of the parties created by the Contract shall be performed in Cameron County, Texas. For students residing in Edinburg, Texas all obligations of the parties created by the Contract shall be performed in Xxxxxxx County, Texas. If any one or more of the provisions contained in the Contract shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and the Contract shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained therein. c. 3. Capitalized words or phrases used in these terms and conditions have the respective meanings assigned to them in the Contract, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. d. 4. University personnel may enter Student’s room at any time in the event of an emergency and at any reasonable time for any reasonable purpose, including, without limitation, inspection, maintenance or investigation of violations of University Regulations. By signing the Contract, you specifically agree to be bound by University’s search and entry policies as they now exist or may hereafter be amended, as set forth in University Regulations. e. 5. Any duty of University to remedy or repair conditions materially affecting the physical health or safety of a student is as established by applicable law. Student shall give written notice to the DHRL specifying such conditions upon Student’s discovery of such conditions. f. 6. University is not responsible for loss or damages to personal property by theft, fire or other casualty, whether such losses occur in Student’s room, public areas, or elsewhere in the Residence Hall or Apartments. Items left in Student’s room or items temporarily stored by Student in the University storage areas, when Student checks out, will be disposed of by University in accordance with University policies then in effect. g. 7. DHRL will install, change, or re-key a security device on any exterior door or window of Student’s room after receiving a written request from Student. A charge for labor, materials, overhead and extra keys provided by the Department of Housing and Residence Life shall be paid by you promptly upon delivery of a statement for same from University, unless such charges are prohibited by applicable law. h. 8. University insurance doesn’t cover the loss of or damage to your personal property. You are not required to buy renters or liability insurance. Insurance is not required but is still strongly recommended. Even if not required, we urge you to get your own insurance for losses due to theft, fire, water, pipe leaks, and similar occurrences. Renter’s insurance doesn’t cover losses due to a flood. Information on renter’s insurance is available from the Texas Department of Insurance (xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/).