Common use of Unauthorized Occupancy Clause in Contracts

Unauthorized Occupancy. If any student refuses to vacate a room or residence when no longer authorized to remain in university housing, the student will be liable for any costs incurred by Stanford in removing such student, including attorneys’ fees, court costs, or storage fees. Students may not remain as a guest in someone else’s room after checking out. Occupying a room or residence without authorization may result in withdrawal of current and/or future housing privileges and/or referral to the Office of Community Standards. Additionally, if any student or their guest/sublicensee occupies a room or residence without authorization, the student will be charged an administrative fee of $450 upon discovery and $225 each day thereafter until the contract holder has confirmed that the space has been vacated and it has been verified by Student Housing staff. This includes unauthorized occupancy any time before or after contract dates, termination of occupancy dates, after eligibility for housing has ceased, or during academic recesses including winter break. This also applies if residents are found occupying a vacant space they are not assigned to, if guests are allowed to stay longer than permitted at any time, or if a student sublicenses their room without approval from R&DE Student Housing Assignments.