ℹ️If you live on campus, you and your flatmates are responsible for keeping shared areas clean and tidy. This is part of the Code of Conduct.
What you should do
- Keep kitchens and communal areas clean
- Follow the bin rota
- Take bins out on the day assigned to you
⚠️ Follow the bin rota. Don’t leave bins for the students scheduled to take them out on Monday.
Kitchen inspections
Kitchens are checked regularly to make sure they are clean and safe.
After an inspection, your kitchen will receive a Green or Red card.
🟢 Green card
- Your kitchen is clean and at a good standard.
- You may even be entered into a prize draw at the end of the semester.
🔴 Red card
- Your kitchen is not at an acceptable standard.
- A Student Support Officer will contact your flat about urgent issues that need fixing.
If your flatmates aren’t helping
If your flatmates are not helping to keep the kitchen clean or take out the bins:
- Contact a Student Support Officer for advice and support
- Your message will be kept confidential
🚨 Urgent issue outside office hours? Contact the Resident Assistants via Security.
Need more support?
If you have any questions please speak to a member of the Residence Life and Safeguarding Team .
Email: reslife@herts.ac.uk