The college is your home and we therefore depend on each other to make it as cosy as possible for everyone. This means that we need to establish certain ground rules and a framework in order to create a good environment at the college.
The rules are also a part of our efforts to create a harmonious well-functioning environment, to keep the college and its grounds in good condition, thus keeping the maintenance costs as low as possible. Don’t forget that any maintenance that is necessary, including that which is needed due to any damage caused, has to be paid for via the rent.
As a college student at Fortunkollegiet, it is up to you to stay updated via the college’s website and on FB.
Serious breaches of house rules may result in immediate termination of tenancy.
Apart from that the conditions of the tenancy law are valid according to the enclosure(s). The Danish version applies.
Study Activity
To live at Fortunkollegiet, you must be active in your studies. In special cases, you can apply for leave. See under leave. You must document study activity to be entitled to accommodation at Fortunkollegiet. You must document this by sending documentation to tofr@unord.dk, Tom Frederiksen. The documentation must show:
• your name and room number
• your field of study, e.g. university, teaching place, internship, student place, youth education, VUC/KVUC, vocational college etc.
• your expected end date (MMYY) • stamp and signature from your educational institution (original letterhead can replace stamp and signature)
The documentation must be dated no earlier than 6 months ago.
The administration checks study activity annually. After completing your studies, you can live at Fortunkollegiet for a maximum of 3 month from the end of the month.
Unwanted behavior
At Fortunkollegiet, we do not tolerate physical assault, bullying, harassment, or any other behavior that violates the dignity of residents, staff, or guests.
Fortunkollegiet should be a pleasant and safe place to live. If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, please contact the Chancellor.
However, we encourage you, if possible, to first try to resolve the issue through a conversation. The person whose behavior is perceived as offensive may not always be aware of the impact they are having.
Guests
You are responsible for your guests’ behaviour and are liable for any damage that occurs, regardless of where this takes place on the college premises.
Smoking
The college is a non-smoking area. Smoking is prohibited in all of the indoor shared facilities. Smoking is only permitted in the designated “smoking corner”.
Illegal substances
Under Danish law, importing and exporting, the selling of, the purchasing of, supplying, receiving and possession of illegal substances is forbidden and will result in immediate eviction.
The kitchen
As a resident of Fortunkollegiet, you must participate fully in the kitchen cleaning scheme, which is set locally for the kitchen you are assigned to. A kitchen representative is elected continuously during the year. EVERYONE is strongly encouraged to participate in this rotation. Failure to comply with the kitchen cleaning scheme may result in the following sanctions: assignment of written warnings / termination of the tenancy / termination of the tenancy.
Rooms
If you notice that anything is broken or missing when you move in, you should report it to the janitor immediately. See also the section on moving in.
When you move out, the room should have been cleared and cleaned, and the keys and card should be handed over to the student assistant. You will inspect the room to see if anything is missing or damaged together. See also the section on moving out (link)
There will be a replacement charge of DKK 300,- for lost front door keys.
Lost key cards are replaced for DKK 150.
Copy of key/key card is not legal. If the dorm is informed of misuse of key/key card, the dorm can initiate termination of lease.
The room may only be inhabited by one person.
To avoid clogging the drain pipes, please be careful about what you flush out in the washbasin and toilet. Cotton wool, newspaper and things like that must never be flushed down the toilet.
You are responsible for cleaning your own room and carrying out your share of cleaning in shared showers and toilets. Any failure to do so may result in a warning. The college provides a variety of cleaning detergents
Access to your room is only permitted with your consent, unless it can be considered a matter of urgency.
Painting of the room is forbidden. If painting is unsatisfactory contact service.
Drilling holes in the walls is allowed, but if the repair upon moving out is not sufficient, an amount will be deducted from the deposit.
Esurance
The college’s insurance does not cover damage to students’ personal property. We strongly recommend that you obtain your own home contents insurance to ensure adequate protection.
Leave of absence
You can stay at Fortunkollegiet for up to 12 months, even if you have leave from your studies or from your youth education. You must send confirmation that your educational institution has given you leave by sending an email to tofr@unord.dk You must indicate in the email how long you have leave from your studies. You must confirm 3 months before your leave expires that you are resuming your studies or your youth education.
Laundry
We use Miele AppWash. Follow this manual:
The building
For any damage caused or vandalism, a claim for compensation will be made against the perpetrator. Cases of repeated or particularly gross vandalism, will be considered a violation of the lease and you can be evicted. If a guest has been responsible for the vandalism, the claim for compensation will be made against him/her.
As it can be difficult for the permanent residents to distinguish between who lives at the college and who doesn’t, no one should allow people they don’t know into the building. The outer main doors should always be kept closed.
If you lend your key to anyone else, you will be responsible for any damage that is done.
Sub-letting
No one may sublet their apartment without obtaining special permission from Fortunkollegiet. If they do so, it will be considered a breach of contract, that warrants termination of the tenancy contract.
You can sublet your room for a maximum og 12 months and as a minimum 3 months.
Subletting can only take place in connection with the study and the person you sublease to must correspondingly be a student. A valid student card must be presented at sublease.Requests regarding subletting should be addressed to Tom Frederiksen, tofr@unord.dk, as they require a special contract.
Utilities consumption
Excessive consumption of electricity, water, radiators could lead to an increase in rents for everyone. So be sensible about the amount of water, heating and electricity you use. Wasting water can be expensive. Contact Benjamin blh@unord.dk immediately if your toilet begins to run or a tap is no longer watertight.
Pets
Pets are not allowed at Fortunkollegiet.
Noise
Consider the other residents if you are planning any noisy activities. This includes loud noises, like loud music, loud talking, playing piano, vacuuming and the like. Noise is not permitted between the following time intervals: From 22.00 until 08:00 on Sundays to Fridays, from 00.00 until 10.00 on Fridays to Sundays. In exam periods (May, June and December) noise is not permitted from 22.00-10.00 and we ask that you keep the noise levels down in generel down during examination periods in particular when people are trying to study.
Exceptions in quiet hours can occur with events hosted by the dorm.
The piano room
This can be booked on FB. You can not deny other residents at Fortunkollegiet to use the room whiled booked. Please note that a responsible person (or more than one) should always be present at any event held in the common areas, who will also be responsible for ensuring that the area is cleaned afterwards.
Waste sorting
“At Fortunkollegiet, we sort our waste. Waste containers (boxes) are provided in each of the kitchens which you can use to sort your waste. Please rinse out any residual food before you place your waste items in the garbage container. Once a week, the kitchen staff see to it that the waste containers in each kitchen are emptied into the municipal garbage sorting container which is located at the entrance to the Piano Room.”
Alarm plan
The dormitory is equipped with fire alarms, fire blankets, and fire extinguishers in the kitchens and hallways.
For fire safety reasons, corridors must be kept clear at all times. Any items left or stored in the corridors will be removed without notice.
Defibrillator
The nearest defibrillator is located at Trongårdsskolen. Here is a description of the exact location: https://hjertestarter.dk/find-hjertestarter#id/1000013343/17
