Community Damage Assessment

Please note that a Hofstra University union employee must fix any damage done to your residence hall room. No outside worker can be brought in, and you may not fix any damage yourself. In the event that an individual floor or other clearly delineated area of the building suffers damage, the Office of Residence Life has the option to limit the liability to the residents of that area. Itemized damage reports will be available periodically upon request in the Office of Residence Life. Excessive damage may lead to students of an area being reassigned or removed from the residence halls.  

All residents of the building will share costs for damage done to community areas (such as lounges, hallways, bathrooms, common rooms, and plate glass) that cannot be assessed to the individual responsible for the damage. When dealing with damages to common areas, the Office of Residence Life considers each building an individual community. Residents will share equally in the cost of repairs that cannot be ascribed to those liable for the damage. It is up to you to let the Office of Residence Life know who has caused the damage in order to avoid everyone in your building sharing the cost.  

Costs to repair damage to the room, suite, and/or residence hall common areas will be added to the student’s account for payment. The student is responsible for paying those fees in order to maintain a $300 housing deposit. If the University is unable to determine the specific resident(s) responsible for the damages incurred, then the costs will be added to the accounts of ALL residents of the room, suite, floor, apartment, or building, as appropriate.  

Should a resident observe vandalism being perpetrated by a fellow resident or guest, the resident should notify a Residence Life staff member and/or contact Public Safety so that the responsible person(s) can be held accountable.