Roommate Bill of Rights

Residents of Bengal Village are entitled to the following rights:

  • The right to free from undue interference (noise, guests, etc.);
  • The right to sleep free from undue disturbance;
  • The right to expect the respect of personal belongings;
  • The right to a clean and tidy living environment;
  • The right to free access to one’s room and facilities without pressure from roommates;
  • The right to expect one’s roommate will not violate terms of the Residence Life Handbook;
  • The right to be free from harassment and discrimination;
  • The right to expect that any and all disagreements will be discussed in an atmosphere of openness and mutual respect, and that it is acceptable to confront one’s roommate when the roommate is not fulfilling mutual agreements; and
  • The right to live in a smoke-, drug-, and alcohol-free environment.

If you believe any of these rights are being infringed upon, contact your Resident Assistant who will guide you on the necessary steps to resolve the issue(s)