Key worker accommodation - Resident code of conduct

General Conduct

When you’re talking to other residents and members of the Sovereign team please be courteous and respectful.
If you’re in dispute with another resident, you must attempt to resolve the issue yourself. If it can’t be resolved only then should you involve a member of the accommodation team.
Out of hours calls are for emergencies only such as total loss of heating/hot water or water/gas leak.

When leaving the accommodation please keep all doors and windows securely closed.
Please don’t allow people to tail gate as it compromises the security of all residents.

Keep your personal possessions in your own room.
Do not leave your belongings in hallways as this creates a fire hazard.
When sharing kitchens, bathrooms, showers and communal toilets please clear up after yourself.

All residents have a right to sleep in peace. Be aware that in many buildings noise travels up and down as well as sideways, particularly at night and from outside areas
The sound of music/TV’s/games systems between the hours of 11pm-7am should be kept to a minimum. Be aware of noise made during the day as others may be sleeping.
Keep your phone/skype/facetime calls private and conduct them at a reasonable volume.
Be considerate when closing doors, don’t let doors slam shut.

Visitors should leave by 11pm and overnight guests should be booked into the accommodation with the accommodation office.
Subletting, sofa surfing or room sharing is not allowed.

Don’t interfere with or misuse any fire fighting or fire detection equipment in the accommodation.
You’re not permitted to light naked flames which include candles, aromatherapy burners, oil burners and incense.
Please comply with fire regulations and ensure fire doors are never wedged open.
Always use an official charger for your phone/appliance which meets UK safety standards.
Don’t overload plug sockets and avoid leaving electrical chargers on unattended and overnight.
Don’t cover or place items on or adjacent to any electric heaters especially items that are wet.
Possessing, using, selling or being under the influence of illegal drugs and/or use of medication for purposes other than those for which they have been prescribed is forbidden and will be reported to the Police.
Pets aren’t allowed in the accommodation.

Don’t smoke cigarettes, shisha, or any other tobacco based product in the accommodation, this includes e-cigarettes.
When smoking outside (where permitted) consideration should be given to open windows where smoke may travel.