Student Obligations

The Student agrees and undertakes:

3.1 to pay to Jesus College, Oxford the Charge without any deduction in advance on or before the Monday of the Third week of each Full Term. 

3.2 without prejudice to any other remedy of Jesus College, Oxford if the whole or part of the Charge has not been paid due date within 14 days to pay to Jesus College, Oxford, interest on  the amount outstanding at the rate of 2% per annum above the base rate of Bank Of England from time to time in force from the date payment became due until the date of actual payment.

3.3 to keep the Accommodation clean, tidy and to regularly take rubbish to the designated refuse disposal area.

3.4 not to use the Accommodation other than for the Permitted Use.

3.5 not at any time to leave the Accommodation unoccupied without locking the door and (if the Accommodation is on the ground floor and first floor of the Building) not to leave the Accommodation unoccupied without first closing and locking the windows.

3.6 not to make any alteration or addition whatsoever to the Accommodation or the Service Media or the Services.

3.7 not to use mains powered fairy lights or display any advertisement, signboards, nameplate, inscription, flag, banner, placard, poster, signs or notices on the Accommodation walls, except on the pin boards provided in the accommodation, or elsewhere in the Building or the College.

3.8 (subject to Clause 2.2.4) not to share the Accommodation with anyone or purport to sublet or transfer it to any other person, unless the Accommodation is Thelwall House, the designated Couple’s accommodation, in which case the spouse/partner may be allowed to reside, given prior registration with the Accommodation Office and Lodge.

3.9 not at any time

3. 9.1 to part with possession or control of the keys or fob or card entry to the Accommodation and the College passes; and

3.9.2 forthwith to report any loss to Jesus College, Oxford;

and to pay the reasonable cost incurred by Jesus College, Oxford for providing a replacement key and/or fob and/or entry card.

3.10 not to exchange the Accommodation with an occupier of other accommodation within the College without Jesus College, Oxford’s written consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld and provided a new Offer Letter and Licence are signed by both the exchanging parties

3.11 For all residents at the main site: not during the Licence Period to keep any motor vehicle or vehicle parts within the City of Oxford other than a mobility assistance vehicle. Residents at the Annex sites may request a parking permit for their vehicle (1 vehicle per flat), Permits will be issued on availability.

3.12 not to keep a bicycle or scooter in the Accommodation nor elsewhere within the College except (if available) in designated cycle scooter or charger bays, where available, provided for that purpose. e-bicycles, e-scooters and their chargers are NOT permitted on any College premises.

3.13 not to bring into the Building any animal unless an assistance dog recognised by Jesus College, Oxford as an aid for a person with a disability subject to having obtained Jesus College, Oxford’s, prior written approval.

3.14 not to smoke or vape anywhere within the College (including the Accommodation) except in areas designated by Jesus College, Oxford for that purpose and not to keep or permit to be kept or to take drugs other than for presented medicinal purposes

3.15 not to burn anything in the Accommodation whether or not using a naked flame including without limitation not to cause or permit the use of candles

3.16 not to cook in the Accommodation nor bring into the Accommodation any cooking equipment

3.17 not to tamper with any window restrictions within the Building

3.18 not to do or permit to be done on the Accommodation anything which is illegal or which may be or become a nuisance (whether actionable or not), annoyance, inconvenience or disturbance to Jesus College, Oxford or to occupiers of the College or any owner or occupier of neighbouring property

3.19 to report to Jesus College, Oxford any discrepancy between the Contents in the Accommodation and the Inventory within seven days from the first day of each Full Term

3.20 not to cause or permit to be caused any damage or alteration to

3.20.1  the Accommodation, the Building or the College (including their decorative finishes); or

3.20.2  the Contents

3.20.3  to keep all working apparatus in good working order during the tenancy, 

and not to repair (or procure the repair of) any such damage but  immediately report to Jesus College, Oxford any damage or want of repair or any failure in the provision of any of the Services as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within 24 hours of becoming aware of it

3.21 to indemnify Jesus College, Oxford on demand against the cost of making good any  damage or destruction caused or permitted by the Student in breach of Clause 3.20

3.22 not to remove any furniture or equipment from the Accommodation nor bring any additional furniture or equipment (including upholstered items fridges electrical heaters, paraffin oil heaters or other electrical goods and cookers) into the College without complying with the regulations contained in the College Handbook

3.23 not to cause or permit anything harmful or which is likely to cause blockage in any of the drainage or water pipes within the Building

3.24 not to obstruct the Common Parts or the Common Facilities, make them dirty or untidy or leave any rubbish on them;

3.25 not to do anything that will or might constitute a breach of any Necessary Consents affecting the Accommodation or which will or might vitiate in whole or in part any insurance effected by Jesus College, Oxford in respect of the Accommodation and the College from time to time;

3.26 to comply with all laws and with any recommendations of the relevant suppliers relating to the  Services and the Service Media to or from the Accommodation;

3.27 to observe and perform the Information and Regulations and any variation thereof from time to time notified to the Student and for the avoidance of doubt this clause shall apply whether or not the Student is a member of Jesus College, Oxford

3.28 without prejudice to Clause 2.2.2 to permit the College at all times to enter the Accommodation for the purpose of viewing, inspection, maintenance or repair, and for routine cleaning and in emergency

3.29 to maintain a reasonably safe and clean environment within the Accommodation for the employees of Jesus College, Oxford who may have to enter the Accommodation for any purpose, ensuring the floors are clear of any trip hazards or trailing cables.

3.30 not to dry clothes in the Accommodation or common areas

3.31 To comply with the College’s environmental policy particularly to

3.31.1  Take reasonable steps to avoid wasting water and fuel (eg by turning lights and electrical equipment off when not in use,

3.31.2  Participating in any waste recycling schemes operated by the College

3.32 Not to allow any musical instrument, television, loudspeaker, radio or other noise making instrument of any kind to be played or used nor to allow any singing to be practiced so as to cause annoyance to other tenants or to be audible outside the flat between the hours of 11pm and 7am

3.33 Not to hold or allow any party, gathering or event in the Accommodation, including the common areas, with more than three guests per Tenant, without the consent in writing of the DACC and Dean which needs to be sought at least one week prior to the event.

3.33.1 T he Tenant is responsible for the conduct of any invited visitors

3.33.2  not to cause or allow any of the agreements stipulations or conditions herein contained to be broken and to see that all persons lawfully in or visiting the flat are aware of such of the terms of this agreement as may be relevant

3.34 not to cause or permit by any act or omission a breach of any of the obligations of  Jesus College Oxford under the Code of Practice

3.35 at the end of each Full Term

3.35.1  to leave the Accommodation in a ‘ready to re-let’ clean and tidy condition, with all the contents and appliances in good order,

3.35.2  to remove all Student's belongings from the Accommodation,

3.35.3  to dispose of all waste, from the Accommodation and from the shared kitchen, where applicable,

3.35.4  return to Jesus College, Oxford the keys/fob to the Lodge reception for a formal check out, by 10am on the day of departure.

3.36 to indemnify Jesus College, Oxford and keep Jesus College, Oxford indemnified against all losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses or other liability in any way arising from:

3.36.1  any breach of the Student's undertakings contained in this Clause 3; and/or

3.36.2  the exercise of any rights given in Clause 2;

3.37 without prejudice to Clause 2.3 if the Student  shall remain in occupation of the Accommodation without Jesus College, Oxford having agreed Vacation residence pursuant to Clause 2.3 the Student shall pay to the College for each day of occupation a daily charge of Jesus College, Oxford’s standard charge for letting the Accommodation commercially  and shall otherwise occupy the Accommodation on the same terms as this Licence.