Studentenwerk Dresden

House rules for the student (residence) halls

June 2024

The house rules are an integral part of the rental agreement. They are handed out to the tenant along with the rental agreement, accepted by signature and must be adhered to. Positive coexistence within the student (residence) halls is only possible when tenants show mutual consideration. The house rules summarise the rules of conduct for living in the student (residence) halls, which serve to create a living atmosphere that is conducive to studying.

IMPORTANT:

This is NOT a legal document: it simply serves as a guideline to the Hausordnung document in German, which is the official language in any legal dispute.

The following has been determined/stipulations have been made:

1. Living in a student (residence) hall is only permitted on the basis of a valid rental agreement.
2. Fire safety in the student (residence) hall is an important requirement. After moving in, the tenant is obliged to inform themselves about the fire safety precautions, the fire safety regulations displayed in the building, escape routes and alarm facilities and to behave in such a way as to prevent fires. Fire protection equipment must not be damaged or restricted in its function. The misuse of fire extinguishers is strongly prohibited. Escapes routes must be kept clear at all times. The main doors of the student (residence) halls are to be kept closed at all times.
3. Every tenant is obligated to treat the rental property handed over to them with care, to use it only for its intended purposes and to protect it from loss, damage or contamination. This also applies to any technical equipment provided.
   1. The rental property, including the balcony if applicable, as well as the shared rooms, in particular the bathroom, kitchen and hallway are to be cleaned regularly, at least once a week, and kept clean in accordance with the hygiene requirements. In shared apartments, cleaning schedules may need to be created for this purpose. The caretaker is entitled, if necessary to inspect the condition of the rental property after giving prior notice. The refrigerators must be cleaned regularly and defrosted at least once every four weeks. Stoves (including ovens), washing machines, and dryers in the central laundry room are to be cleaned immediately after use (remove any spilled laundry detergent!).
   2. The communal facilities (kitchens, showers, washrooms, halls, courtyards, parking lots etc.) are only to be used for their intended purpose. After use they are to be left in a condition which reflects proper care and general standards of conduct. These spaces are not to be used to store personal belongings. The SWD is authorised to remove items stored in breach of contract at the owner's expense.
   3. Every tenant is obligated to use water, electricity and heating in the student (residence) hall sparingly. When leaving the rooms in the winter months, windows are to be closed. Lights and electronic appliances are to be switched off.
   4. Smoking is prohibited in all communal spaces such as stairwells, halls, courtyards, communal kitchens, showers, bathrooms, toilets, bicycle storage rooms and similar. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
      If events are held in any party rooms, it is up to the host to decide whether smoking is permitted during the event. The host is also responsible for ventilating the room and disposing of all tobacco residue, ashtrays and similar after the event.
   5. In rooms with multiple occupancy, the tenant must keep unoccupied spaces and all associated furnishings in a rentable condition.
      The SWD has the right to rent out these unoccupied spaces and to verify their condition after giving prior notice. The SWD is required to inform the tenant of any new tenant(s), even at short notice.
4. No furnishings may be removed or added to the rented rooms without the consent of the Studentenwerk (Student Services Organisation). If the Studentenwerk has authorised the installation of your own furniture or other furnishings, these are to be removed from the student (residence) hall no later than the end of the rental period. If this requirement is not met, the furniture or other furnishings will be removed by the Studentenwerk at the tenant’s expense.
5. The tenant is responsible for paying the broadcasting fee as well as registering, deregistering or changing their place of residence in accordance with the Saxon Registration Act.
6. The installation of external antennas and satellite dishes is prohibited.
7. Structural and constructional changes as well as tampering with safety and supply installations (e.g. locking systems, gas-, water- and sanitary facilities, electrical network, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, alarms and fire protection barriers such as fire doors) are not permitted. This also applies to data networks with their active and passive components (e.g. routers) as well as all wall sockets and distributors, insofar as they are operated by the SWD or one of its contractual partners. All electrical devices used by the tenant must bear the CE conformity mark of the EU.
8. The installation and operation of hotplates, washing machines, spin dryers, electric tumble dryers, refrigeration devices and electrical heat sources of any kind as well as IT-Hardware with a rated power of more than 500 W per resident is prohibited. Exceptions require the written approval of the Studentenwerk.
9. Noise is to be avoided. All noise emissions, in particular sound produced by any technical devices must be kept at no louder than room volume. Special consideration, regarding noise, must be taken between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am.
10. The communal kitchens and communal corridors (escape routes) are not to be used for parties and celebrations.
11. Keeping animals is strictly prohibited.
12. Necessary repairs and defects must be reported to the caretaker immediately. In the event of an accident or emergency the Studentenwerk must be notified by telephone. An emergency service number is available for occurrences outside of the caretaker’s working hours (The number, as well as further information, can be found posted in the student (residence) hall or on the website of the Studentenwerk).
13. Any pest infestations must be reported to the Caretaker immediately. Extermination is carried out by a specialist company commissioned by the SWD. Additionally, § 8 Para. 2 AMB applies.
14. Room renovations by tenants are only permitted after consultation with and authorisation by the caretaker. The Studentenwerk will provide tools for this purpose and will cover material costs to a reasonable extent.
15. All keys issued to the student (residence) hall must be treated with care. Additionally, § 14 AMB applies.
16. The reception of guests is permitted if the tenant is also present. Accommodating non-residents for more than one week requires registration with the Studentenwerk due to the designated purpose of the housing.
17. The caretaker ensures that the mailboxes are labelled with their corresponding room number. The tenant is responsible for affixing a name tag to their mailbox.
18. The tenant may only park his vehicle in the designated parking spaces. Violations - especially if they restrict or prevent access for supply and disposal or emergency vehicles – may result in the vehicle being towed at the tenant’s expense. The Studentenwerk does not guarantee the safety of any vehicles.
    1. The tenant cannot derive any claim to the provision of a parking space from the rental agreement.
    2. Vehicles and vehicle parts of any kind may not be parked or stored inside buildings intended for residential purposes or for the permanent residence of people.
    3. Unserviceable vehicles or vehicles that have not been registered with the police may not be parked on the premises of the student (residence) hall. This also applies to vehicle parts of any kind. The SWD is authorised to remove such vehicles or vehicle parts at the tenant’s expense.
19. Bicycles may only be parked in the designated areas or in the bicycle rooms. Parking them in high traffic areas of the student (residence) hall (corridors, hallways, stairwell, etc.) or in living spaces is prohibited. In the case of violations bicycles may be removed by the caretaker. The Studentenwerk accepts no liability for the safety of any bicycles.
20. Leaving objects, furniture or similar in hallways, stairwells, elevators, common rooms or similar is prohibited. The attachment of posters, wall decorations and similar is also prohibited in these areas unless specific spaces have been provided for this purpose. Attaching flags, banners, flower boxes or similar to windows, balconies and facades is prohibited. For light and privacy protection, standard curtains or blinds should be used to cover the windows. The use of materials such as newspaper or silver foil can lead to thermal stress fractures when exposed to sunlight and should thus be avoided.
21. The Studentenwerk is committed to reducing waste disposal costs and offers waste separation options for this purpose. The tenants are required to separate their waste within the scope of the existing offers. The municipal disposal containers for glass, paper and cardboard must also be used for this purpose. The caretakers provide information about the details of waste separation and the locations of the disposal containers.
22. Barbecuing is only permitted with the permission of the Studentenwerk, only in the designated areas and only until 10:00 pm. The barbecue areas are to be left in a condition which reflects proper care and general standards of conduct.
23. Additions to the house rules specific to the student (residence) hall are possible and will be announced by the Studentenwerk by means of a posted notice. These additions must be equally observed.
24. Violations of the house rules, especially disturbance of the peace, may lead to admonitions, claims for damages and termination of the rental agreement.

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