Contractual Obligations
The student agrees:
Rent Charges
1. To pay the rental charges as detailed in accommodation contract.
Use of premises
2. To use the premises for residential purposes as the students principal home and not to operate a business or use the premises for any illegal purpose.
Racial and other harassment
3. Not to commit or allow visiting guests to commit any form of harassment on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability which may interfere with the peace and comfort of, or cause offence to other guests, visitors, staff or neighbours.
Noise
4. Not to play or allow to be played any radio, television, record or tape recording or compact disk, or musical instrument so loudly that it causes a nuisance or annoyance to other guests or can be heard outside the building. Maltese law does not allow loud music in a residential area after 11pm.
Health and Safety
5. To comply with any health safety or fire instructions given by the Residence and not to engage in conduct which is likely to endanger the health or safety of any residents. Not to tamper with any health and safety equipment. Smoking is strictly prohibited in all accommodation units and carries a fine of Euro 60.
Pets
6. Not to keep any animals at the Residence
Illegal drugs
7. Not to keep, or allow to be kept, or to consume any illegal drugs in the building.
Inflammable liquids
8. Not to store or use petrol, paraffin or any other inflammable liquid or material in the premises or any part of the building.
Damage
9. To maintain the Premises in a clean and tidy state and to pay any costs incurred by the Residence in making good any damage to the Premises or to the Residence fixtures, fittings and furnishings or to the common parts caused by the student or any invited visitor to the premises, fair wear and tear excepted. Only Residence employees and contractors are authorized to carry out repairs, maintenance or alterations to the premises or the Residence fixtures, fittings & furnishings.
Alterations
10. Not to remove or make any alterations to the Premises or any fixtures, fittings, or furniture provided by the Residence or bring onto the Premises large items of personal furniture. Not to stick posters/signs or any such items on furniture or on walls.
Cleaning
11. The housekeeping service consists of a weekly change & clean of linen, sheets and towels in bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas. Garbage bags and toilet paper are provided only once on arrival. It is a must that students buy their own toilet paper and garbage bags thereafter.
Reporting disrepair
11. To report to the Residence promptly any disrepair or defect for which the Residence is responsible in the structure or exterior of the premises or in any installation therein or in the common parts.
Access
12. To allow access by the Residence employees in order to provide the services detailed in this agreement and to allow the Residence employees, or contractors acting on behalf of the Residence, access at all reasonable hours of the daytime to inspect the condition of the premises or to carry out repairs or other works to the premises or adjoining property.
Lodgers
13. Not to take in any lodger or allow anyone else to live in the premises.
Visitors
14. To ensure that all visitors entertained by the student are signed in and have left the building by 23:00 hours. Any visiting guests staying beyond 23:00 hours will be charged at Short Stay rates.
House rules
15. To comply with the house rules as listed in this contract as well as other rules that could be introduced from time to time. These rules exist in order to allow good management of the project.
Use of Computers & Internet
16. Not to make illicit use of, alter computer settings or damage computers dedicated to student use. Copying of software and hacking is a crime and will be dealt with in respect of the laws of Malta.
Room Changes
17. No room changes will be allowed unless otherwise granted permission by the management. Any room changes will incur an administration fee of Eur60.
Moving out
18. To remove all personal possessions, to leave the premises and Residence’s fixtures, and fittings in good condition and return the keys of the of the premises to the reception desk by 10 am on the day the contract expires. The Residence accepts no responsibility for anything left on the premises by the student at the end of the contract and may charge for the cost of disposal of any items left behind.
Ending of Contract
Grounds for ending Contract
19. The Residence can end the Contract by issuing a written notice on one or more of the grounds listed below:-
a. The Student has failed to pay the charges which are due;
b. The Student has failed to comply with or breached any of the conditions of this agreement;
c. The Student has caused damage to the property, fixtures or fittings of the building to which this contract refers;
d. The Student has caused serious or persistent nuisance to other residents, neighbours or staff or acts of harassment on the grounds of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, age or disability;
Subject to:
20. The Residence agrees it will not normally give less than seven days’ notice terminating the contract. The period of notice will be detailed in the written notice, which will also give details of why it has been issued.
Exceptional Circumstances
21. In the case of seriously disruptive or violent behaviour the notice given by the Residence may specify a shorter period than seven days.
This Agreement shall be read and construed according to the Laws of Malta. The Maltese Courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction to decide disputes arising from this agreement.
