Northlink, Private and all other institutions House rules
##Northlink Students private Students and all other institutions House Rules
Residential Access
All students are provided with an Access key for the front door
The internal turnstile is controlled via biometrics or Fingerprints
All Residences has a strict 00h00 – 06h00 curfew
Students issued with warnings will have a different curfew.
Please read the Student Booklet emailed to all Students upon registering.
NOTE: NO VISITORS ARE PERMITTED
CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV)
All common areas of the residences are fitted with CCTV camera’s
The CCTV footage may be released together with access logs to any party that
Northville SA deems necessary
This evidence may then be used against any transgressors
NOTE: BATHROOMS AND ROOMS ARE NOT MONITORED
STUDENT ROOMS
Each room has a set of furniture that is to remain in the room
This property becomes the Students Responsibility and students are liable for
Damages
The Rooms are to be kept clean and cleaned regularly and will be inspected
No furniture may be removed from the room
All breakages must be reported to Northville SA on the Whatsapp Line
No smoking is permitted in the room, covering of detectors is a serious offence
NOTE: NORTHVILLE SA STAFF MAY INSPECT ANY STUDENTS ROOM FOR
INSPECTIONS OR REPAIRS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE (STAFF WILL KNOCK AND
ANNOUNCE THEMSELVES)
BANNED ITEMS
No Weapons are allowed
No Alcohol is allowed
No Heaters, Kettles, Snackwhich Machines, Etc. is allowed
No Cooking facilities is allowed, Hot Plates, Etc.
No Microwaves, Toasters, etc. is allowed
No Drugs is allowed
No Okka pipes is allowed
NOTE: A SMALL BAR FRIDGE FOR THE ROOM IS PERMITTED AS WELL AS AN
APPROVED SABS ELECTRIC BLANKET
WRITTEN WARNINGS
Study areas are quiet areas, at all times
Entertainment area noise levels must be kept down as to not disturb other
Students
No Alcohol permitted on premises. Drunk and disorderly behavior is a Final
Warning
No Smoking inside residences. Smoking areas outside are available.
No Illegal substances and Weapons (Suspected drug abuse will result in a drug
test and failure thereof would be termination of the lease)
NOTE: ADHERE TO STAFF INSTRUCTIONS, WHO WILL GUIDE YOU. FAILURE TO DO SO WOULD RESULT IN A WARNING.
GENERAL
No Occu pipes or smoking apparatus are allowed
Initiation of students are not permitted.
No Pets allowed
Outside of Residences, safety is the students responsibility
Do not display valuable Items
Walk in Groups where possible
Be observant and aware of surroundings
NOTE: ALL NSFAS STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO VACATE THE RESIDENCE
24HRS AFTER COMPLETION OF LAST EXAM
FINE OFFENCES
Tampering with electrical fixtures, appliances, cameras, fire equipment or
building features – R250 Fine
Lost key / Missing Pinboard– R100 per key
Lost or damaged combination Lock – R600
Non-Resident granted access – R250 per visitor
Theft of any item from communal fridges and freezers – R350
Dirty Room – R50 per person
Lost Bin – R150
Student Room Damages – The cost of repairs for damages.
NOTE: ALL FINES ARE DUE UPON RECEIVING ONE
STUDENT COMPLAINTS
General repair complaints may be reported via the Northville SA Whatsapp
General Queries or general complaints to be directed to the Residence House
Committee, who are to be elected with assistance from the Northville Student
Liaison Officer
Serious Complaints that require investigation must be done via a Complaints
Form to be handed to the Residence House Committee, who will in turn liaise
with the Northville Student Liaison Officer
The Northville Student Liaison Officer will arrange regular meetings with the
appointed Residence House Committee members
NOTE: IF COMPLAINTS FORMS ARE NOT HANDED TO THE RESIDENCE HOUSE
COMMITTEE FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE NORTHVILLE STUDENT LIAISON
OFFICER, IT WILL NOT BE ATTENDED TO.
OFFENSES THAT COULD RESULT IN THE
TERMINATION OF LEASE AGREEMENTS
Disobeying direct instructions from Northville SA Staff
Committing an Offense when already on a Final Warning
Theft, Vandalism, Stealing
Criminal Charges – To be disclosed immediately if Charged with a Crime and
Northville SA management will decide if applicable
Not Disclosing all Facts upon registration with Northville SA
Possession of Illegal Substances, Refusing to undergo a Drug Test or Failing a
Drug Test
NOTE: LEASE TERMINATION APPEALS NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED WITHIN
24HRS WITH REASONS AS TO WHY IT SHOULD NOT BE UPHELD
OFFENSES THAT COULD RESULT IN THE
TERMINATION OF LEASE AGREEMENTS
Possession of Weapons
General Behavior
Physical Abuse
Mental Abuse
Victimization
Cyber-Bullying
Intimidation
NOTE: A STUDENT WHOSE ACTIONS ENDANGER THE LIVES OF OTHERS
WARNING PROCEDURES
A student receiving a warning, will have biometric access suspended and only
be permitted gate access from 07:00am – 18:00pm
All required information will be listed on the warning, which students are
required to accept and sign if in agreement that the offence was committed
as per House Rules.
Should students not agree, a meeting is to be arranged with the Northville SA
disciplinary officer, who will then present all evidence and record all
proceedings via audio and camera in the interview room.
A final decision will then be made in terms of the Student Code of Conduct
and whether the warning is to be upheld or set aside. Any false testimony
could lead to a more severe warning or lease termination.
NOTE: HOUSE RULES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED, WITHOUT ANY DEVIATIONS
EXIT PROCEDURES
A student having written the last exam for the Trimester, Semester or Annual,
must complete an Exit Form
Choose one Section and complete the form
Either you are returning
Or You will not be Returning
The Key is to be returned, Combination Lock placed on the door and all
belongings removed. No belongings may be left behind.
The room will be inspected for cleanliness
The Office will then Check Student Records, etc. Access as well as Wifi Code
will be terminated.
NOTE: IF NO EXIT FORM IS RECEIVED OR A FINE IS OUTSTANDING,
NO SPACE AS A RETURNING STUDENT WILL BE KEPT