1 Basics

1. Living together in a household requires the mutual consideration of all residents.
2. The house rules are an integral part of the tenancy agreement (§15.1) and must therefore be observed by all occupants.
3. In the case of non-observance, §3.2 of the tenancy agreement shall apply so that a termination without notice may be given.

2 General Rules

1. Every resident is obliged to provide the administration with a valid e-mail address and
to check e-mails regularly. Deadline extensions due to invalid e-mail addresses will not
be granted.
2. A general smoking ban applies in all public areas of Bugenhagen Konvikt e.V. This includes hallways, common rooms and kitchens.
3. All residents are obliged to use water, energy and other resources sensibly and sparingly. Environmental protection measures - in particular proper waste separation - as well as administrative guidelines regarding resource conservation must be observed.
4. The furniture may only be used for its intended purpose. Cooking is not allowed in the rooms. It is not allowed to wash or dry laundry in the rooms.
5. Keeping animals is prohibited.
6. Illnesses which may endanger fellow residents must be reported to the administration
immediately.
7. In case of prolonged absence (generally lasting more than 4 weeks), the administration
must be informed. Contact details or a temporary address must be provided upon request.
8. Windowsills are to be kept clear on the outside. Please note that falling objects might
injure passers-by.
9. Malfunctions must be reported to the lessor or representatives immediately.
10. The WLAN-system is available to all tenants of the Konvikt. Disclosure of access data is
not permitted. Usage should be consistent with general use (research, streaming, office
work). Large data transfer, such as games, films, software, etc. should preferably be
done during the night (1 a.m. to 6 a.m.). The band width must be sufficient for all users.
Excessive use, e.g., through mass downloads, can lead to the deactivation of the device
in question.

3 Outdoor Facilities

1. Instructions given by the residence staff regarding the use of the outdoor facilities – the parking areas in particular – must be followed. They are authorized to issue instructions in the exercise of their authority over the premises.
2. Parking spaces are provided by the Konvikt on a voluntary basis and do not form part of the rental agreement. There is no entitlement to a parking space.
3. Use of the parking areas is reserved exclusively for registered vehicles; repairing and washing vehicles is not permitted. Vehicles belonging to car-sharing providers and rental vehicles may only be parked in these areas following prior consultation with the administration.
4. Bicycles may only be parked in the bike park.
5. Rented e-scooters and e-bikes must not be parked on the premises.
6. All residents must treat the residence’s outdoor areas with care and keep them clean and tidy. Any mess or debris must be removed immediately.
7. Smoking is permitted in outdoor areas, provided that other residents are not disturbed and no littering occurs. Any soiling must be removed immediately. Cigarette butts must be disposed of in the designated receptacles.
8. Barbecuing on the grounds of the Konvikt is only permitted in the designated areas.
9. The barbecue area must be thoroughly cleaned after every use. Barbecue equipment, surfaces, and surrounding areas must be cleaned of residue and waste.
10. Items taken into the outdoor areas must be returned to their designated indoor areas immediately after use. Permanent storage outdoors is prohibited. Furniture from the library and the pavilion must not be taken into the outdoor areas.

4 Protection against noise and general disturbances

1. In the interest of all tenants, absolute peace and quiet is to be observed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m.
2. Playing musical instruments in the rooms is permitted only at room volume.
3. The pavilion may be used for making music between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., provided it is not required for other purposes. The door of the pavilion must be kept closed while music is being played.
4. Audio and video devices should always be kept at low volume. Residents and neighbors must not be disturbed, particularly when windows are open or the devices are used outdoors.
5. The use of the washing machines and the tumble dryer is only permitted from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.

5 Security

1. The front doors are to be kept closed. Each resident entering or leaving the house is responsible for this.
2. Entrances to the buildings, yards, stairwells, and corridors must be kept free of bicycles and other objects of any kind so that escape routes are not obstructed.
3. For fire safety reasons, highly flammable objects and liquids, as well as gas containers, must not be stored or used in corridors or rooms.
4. The tenant - or any person commissioned by them - is not permitted to access the roof. Prior approval from the landlord is required for the installation of external antennas.
5. The use of additional radiators, such as portable heaters and fan heaters, is prohibited.
6. The use of electrical appliances - such as refrigerators, rice cookers, microwaves, kettles and electric stoves - is not permitted in the rooms. Open-flame cooking appliances are also prohibited.
7. House and room keys must not be handed over to third parties. The loss of keys must be reported to the administration immediately. The tenant shall bear the costs resulting from the loss, particularly those for replacing the locking system.

6 Ban on weapons and heavy tools

1. Bringing in, possessing, storing, and using of weapons as defined by the Weapons Act (WaffG) – in its currently applicable version – is strictly prohibited throughout the entire residence and on all associated premises.
2. Furthermore, bringing in, possessing, or storing heavy or dangerous tools is prohibited. This applies particularly to motorized equipment and tools capable of causing serious personal injury, or damage to the building structure.
3. Weapons and dangerous objects within the context of these house rules include, but are not limited to, in particular: firearms, bladed and pointed weapons (e.g. fixed-blade knives, swords), stun guns, striking tools, axes, hatches, chainsaws, angle grinders, and comparable objects.
4. The use of such objects is permitted solely within the scope of activities expressly organized or approved by the administration. Independent use by residents is prohibited.

7 Common areas and their furnishing

1. Common rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, as well as the pavilion and the library are considered common areas.
2. The common areas are available to all tenants for their intended use. Permanent alterations, such as painting the walls, are not permitted. The placement of additional furniture is permitted only after consultation with the administration.
3. Leaving or storing private items (e.g. suitcases, mattresses, bicycles) in common areas is not permitted. Storing household items, such as cookware, in common areas outside of designated cupboards is not allowed. Decorations agreed upon by the shared-corridor community are exempt from this rule.
4. The property of the Konvikt must be treated with care. Damage must be reported to the administration or the caretaker immediately. The tenant is liable for damage caused through their own fault.
5. Overnight sleeping in the common rooms is not permitted.
6. Drying laundry in the common rooms is not permitted.
7. The common areas must be cleaned and trash disposed of regularly. Shared duties – such as kitchen duties, waste disposal, or cleaning tasks – may be organized by the student self-administration and are mandatory for the tenants.

8 Cleaning

1. The house and grounds, as well as the rented room, must be kept clean. The room includes the doors and windows, which must be cleaned on both the inside and the outside. Any soiling caused by the tenant must be removed immediately.
2. Household appliances in the kitchens as well as ovens and microwaves must be cleaned by the tenant after use. Work surfaces and tables in the kitchens and lounges must also be cleaned regularly.
3. The refrigerator must be cleaned regularly and defrosted every 4 weeks.
4. Waste must only be disposed of in the designated bins. Care must be taken to properly sort waste into paper, recyclables, and residual waste. In the event of improper waste separation, the costs for a special collection will be charged to the tenant. Dumping waste next to the waste containers is not permitted.
5. The laundry and drying room are available for general use at the times specified in § 4.5. The appliances must be handled with care and kept clean. The dryer’s lint filter must be cleaned after every use. Dryer and washing machines must be emptied promptly after use.
6. Laundry may only be dried in the drying cellar or on the rotary clothes dryers in the garden. Drying laundry in other areas (rooms, lounges and corridors) is prohibited due to the risk of mold growth and the need to keep these areas free as escape routes.
7. Hygiene is particularly important in the bathroom. Showers and toilets must be cleaned after use, and hair must be removed from the shower drain. Smoking is prohibited in the bathroom. Household or kitchen waste - such as cigarettes, sanitary pads, condoms, wet wipes, writing paper, newspapers, etc. – must not be disposed of in the toilets or sinks.
8. The room must be ventilated sufficiently every day including during the cold season, while avoiding letting the room get too cold. Blinds should be pulled up while airing the room and the windows wiped dry from the inside, if necessary. The room must not be ventilated into the corridor.
9. Organic waste must be disposed of in the general waste. Flushing waste down the sink is the most common cause of blockages.

9 Guest rules

1. The tenant may accommodate a personal guest in their room free of charge for up to seven days.
2. After the 7^th day, guest occupancy is only possible in consultation with the administration.
3. A flat fee of 5 Euros is to be paid for each additional day beyond the seventh day.
4. A stay exceeding 14 days is possible only in exceptional cases and in consultation with the administration.
5. The tenant is responsible for ensuring that guests are familiarized with the house rules and any applicable corridor regulations.

10 Subletting

1. Subletting is only permitted after consultation with the administration. The terms of the admission regulations §2 and §7 must be observed.

11 Changing rooms during the rental period

1. An internal move is possible after a minimum residency period of 6 months.
2. An internal move is possible once during the period of residence.
3. Following an internal move, a new minimum residency period of 6 months applies.
4. A processing fee of 50 € is payable for changing rooms within the residence.

Version: June 2026