Common Area Damage Clause Samples
The Common Area Damage clause defines the responsibilities and procedures for addressing damage to shared spaces within a property, such as lobbies, hallways, or recreational facilities. Typically, this clause outlines who is liable for repairs, how costs are allocated among tenants or owners, and the process for reporting and remedying such damage. Its core function is to ensure that common areas are maintained in good condition and to clarify financial and maintenance obligations, thereby preventing disputes and ensuring the continued usability of shared facilities.
Common Area Damage. The cost for repairs resulting from damages to common areas (floor lounges, hallways, kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, etc.), not assigned to a specific resident may be divided equally among all the residents of the area or hall.
Common Area Damage. At the end of the semester, each student will be assessed for unclaimed vandalism that occurs on his/her floor. The repair or replacement cost of the vandalism will be divided among each student living on the floor. If vandalism occurs in a common lounge area, all students residing in that hall will be assessed a portion of the repair or replacement cost. To avoid having to pay this cost at the end of the semester, students need to take pride in the appearance of his/her floor and develop a watchful eye. Reports of vandalism should be made promptly to the Department of Residential Life.
Common Area Damage. Residents will be required to maintain a deposit to defray costs of repair to public areas in and outside the residence halls throughout each semester the residents live on campus. This deposit policy is in line with SUNY regulations and is intended to curtail vandalism in the halls as well as to help the College recover its costs for cleaning and/or repairing common area surfaces, structures or windows (in lounges, hallways, stairways, etc.) and for replacing, repairing or servicing discharged, damaged or missing fire equipment. The policy will be used only in cases where responsibility for damages cannot be determined.