Illegal Roommate / Unregister Occupant
An illegal roommate or unregistered occupant is a person who is not assigned to an apartment but is living in a Family and Graduate Student Housing apartment.
If a resident is suspected of having an illegal roommate, an FGSH staff member will
enter the apartment and perform a safety inspection. The staff member will be looking
specifically for evidence that someone other than the individual(s) listed on the
housing lease resides in an apartment. Such evidence includes but is not limited to
extra bedding, clothing, cosmetics, accessories, toiletries and mail.
The housing of any persons other than the registered lessee(s) and approved family
members constitutes a breach of the lease. If a primary lessee is found to have an
illegal roommate, they will be fined according to the following:
- 1st Illegal Roommate/Unregistered Occupant: $100
- 2nd Illegal Roommate/Unregistered Occupant: $300
- 3rd Illegal Roommate/Unregistered Occupant: one month’s rent
In addition to the charge schedule above, the primary lessee is subject to immediate lease termination and/or any other charges deemed necessary by Housing and Residential Life.