We want all students to have a safe, pleasant and enjoyable stay. We, therefore, ask all residents to comply with our standard set of rules. Please note that there are penalties for those who do not comply with the standards, as laid out below.

Keys
You will receive a key for your accommodation. This is yours for the duration of your stay in the residence in Dublin. Under no circumstances can the keys be given to third parties, they should only be given to the staff in charge of the residence. Remember that this key is still the property of ISA. If you lose the key you will be charged for the replacement.

Your room
Room/bed allocations are made prior to students arrival and it is important that you stay in the bed assigned to you. Breach of this rule will result in a fine and warning.

Room checks will be conducted regularly. Also, from time to time, it is necessary for staff to enter your room for maintenance. Please be courteous to any staff members wishing to see your room.

Cleaning & Etiquette
Students are responsible for keeping their own bedrooms and common areas clean during their stay. Do not attach posters, pins or any items to the walls to avoid damage. Bins must be emptied regularly and deposited appropriately. If you are not sure where to dispose of the bins please feel free to ask.

This is self catering accommodation and you must respect all others sharing the accommodation. Please keep the kitchen clean at all times and never leave dishes in the sink. You should also use the extractor every time you are cooking.

Use of shared bathroom facilities should be kept to a maximum of 10 minutes.

Please be mindful of the other students and treat them as you would like to be treated. Divide the storage space fairly and maintain a respectful environment for all.

Damage
Residents are responsible for any damages to their room and common areas and will be charged at cost +20%. If no one claims responsibility, the cost of the repair will be split equally among the residents of that accommodation.

Friends/Guests
There is a strict no party rule for all residents, breach of this rule may result in all students having their booking cancelled without a refund.

If you have guests visiting, please make sure they arrive at the residence building after 8:00 am and leave by 23:00.

You are responsible for your guests, as well as your guests’ behaviour and actions. If your guests break one of the rules, you will have to pay the corresponding fine.

Quiet hours
Please remember that you share the residence with other students. During the hours outlined below, we ask all residents to keep noise level to a minimum. Outside of these hours, you are expected to be respectful of all other occupants and neighbours.

Saturday-Thursday: 22:00 until 10:00 am
Friday- Saturday: 23:00 until 10:00 am

Voltage
In Ireland, our electrical voltage is 240 volts. Do not interfere with the electrical supply within the building, and make sure your requirement is 240 Volts compatible. If you have electrical items with a non UK/Ireland plug, make sure you use an adapter.

Smoking & Open Flame
Smoking is a serious fire hazard. Smoking is strictly forbidden in all ISA buildings, as are candles, incense or any other open flame. Similarly, electronic cigarettes, vaping devices, and other vapor or aerosol inhalation devices are not allowed.

Smoke is only allowed in designated areas outside the building. Anyone caught smoking or suspected of smoking will be fined and may be asked to leave the accommodation without a refund. If we can not readily identify the person who smoked, all residents will be fined.

Drugs
The possession, use, distribution or sale of drugs is illegal in Ireland and will be reported to the Gardai (Police). Any illegal activity will result in immediate eviction from the property and expulsion from the Residence with no refund. We reserve the right to search your room and remove anything of concern, should we suspect that you are in possession of illegal drugs.

Unacceptable behaviour, Violence and Weapons
You may be asked to moderate your behaviour if it is deemed you are not acting in a friendly and appropriate manner towards other residents. If ISA receives repeated reports of unacceptable behaviour you may be asked to change accommodation at short notice.

Anyone being violent, aggressive or intimidating will be removed from the residence immediately without a refund. Possession of knives or other weapons is illegal.

Theft
Please be aware that anyone caught stealing in the Residence will be reported to the Gardai (Police) and will be expelled from the ISA Residence. Any illegal activity may result in eviction from the property and expulsion from the Residence with no refund. ISA shall not be liable for the damage, theft or loss of the personal property of residents or their guests. Please lock valuables in your suitcase with your personal lock. Please ensure to lock the front door of your flat/house whenever you leave.

Health and Safety
Health and safety is the responsibility of all residents and staff.

Please immediately report any issues to a member of staff – including breakages to smoke alarms, smoke detectors , fire blankets or fire extinguishers.

Never allow strangers (persons you have not met before) to enter the building. Do not let people you don’t recognise follow you into the building. Ask them to show you their key. The simple rule is No Key, No Entry.

Fire Safety equipment & Fire Alarms
Please familiarise yourself with the location of the fire extinguishers, fire blankets and the nearest fire escape routes in your accommodation.

It is an offence to obstruct, deface or misuse any other fire safety equipment. Such as, smoke detectors, the covering of smoke detectors, fire blankets, fire extinguishers and fire exits. Covering or interfering with smoke detectors is strictly prohibited. If you notice any fire safety equipment that appears to have been damaged or tampered with, you must report it to management immediately.

If emergency assistance is required, call 112 or 999, ask for the Fire Service, and provide the accommodation address, your name, contact number and details of the incident.

Fire alarms help to ensure safety. Only sound the alarm if there is a fire. When a fire alarm sounds, everyone must leave the building quickly and quietly, leaving all personal possessions behind regardless of the time of day or weather conditions. Once outside, remain at a safe distance from the building and do not re-enter until instructed that it is safe to do so.

Any student found violating the Fire Alarm Policy or tampering with safety equipment within student residences, will be issued a fine, immediately expelled from the residence and could face legal action.

Disciplinary Procedure
Please make sure you comply with the residence rules.

If you fail to comply you will be provided with a verbal or written warning. If you continue to disregard the Residence Rules you will be asked to leave the residence.

Depending on the gravity of the misdemeanour, ISA may choose to revoke your accommodation without warning and at our sole discretion. No refund will be offered in these circumstances.

PENALTIES AND FINES

Please note fines will be deducted from the Security Deposit left as a guarantee, after completing the check out of the residence. In the event that the guest refuses to pay any type of fine for not complying with the Residence Rules, their permit to reside there will be revoked.

Enjoy your stay!

We hope you enjoy your stay at the residence. Please remember that respect for the other students and staff, as well as the residence building and neighbours, is essential.