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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. 

 

 

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