In-Room Etiquette & Room Policy

1. Purpose of the Policy

This policy is intended to:

• —Promote respectful shared living
• —Maintain cleanliness and hygiene
• —Ensure safety and discipline within rooms
• —Protect resident comfort, privacy, and property
• —Prevent misuse or damage of room facilities

2. Cleanliness & Hygiene

Residents are expected to maintain proper cleanliness inside their rooms at all times.

Residents must:

Residents must not:

Rooms found excessively dirty or requiring professional cleaning may attract additional cleaning charges.

• —Keep beds, cupboards, study tables, and personal spaces organized.
• —Dispose of waste only in designated dustbins.
• —Avoid accumulation of leftover food, garbage, or unhygienic items.
• —Maintain washroom cleanliness where attached washrooms are provided.
• —Cooperate with housekeeping staff during room cleaning schedules.
• —Litter inside rooms or corridors.
• —Store spoiled food or items causing foul odor.
• —Create unhygienic conditions affecting roommates or neighboring residents.

3. Respect Towards Roommates

Residents sharing rooms are expected to:

Any form of harassment, bullying, intimidation, or repeated disturbance towards roommates will not be tolerated.

• —Respect each other's privacy and personal belongings.
• —Maintain reasonable noise levels.
• —Coordinate lighting, AC usage, and room schedules mutually.
• —Avoid arguments, disturbance, or disruptive behavior.
• —Seek roommate consent before inviting permitted visitors into the room.

4. Noise & Quiet Hours

To maintain a peaceful residential environment:

Management reserves the right to take action in case of repeated disturbance complaints.

• —Loud music, shouting, gaming noise, or speaker usage at high volume is prohibited.
• —Quiet hours must be maintained especially during nighttime and early morning hours.
• —Residents should avoid loud phone conversations inside shared rooms or corridors.

5. Care of Furniture & Fixtures

Residents are responsible for maintaining all room assets in good condition, including:

Residents must not:

Any repair or replacement cost due to negligence or misuse shall be recoverable from the concerned resident(s).

• —Beds and mattresses
• —Cupboards and locks
• —Study tables and chairs
• —AC units and remotes
• —Curtains, lights, switches, and fittings
• —Damage walls, furniture, or fittings
• —Paste stickers, nails, or permanent materials on walls
• —Shift furniture without permission
• —Tamper with electrical or plumbing systems

6. Electrical Appliance Usage

For safety and operational reasons, residents must use only approved electrical appliances.

Strictly Prohibited Inside Rooms:

Residents must switch off electrical appliances, lights, fans, geysers, and ACs while leaving the room.

• —Cooking appliances
• —Induction cooktops
• —Heaters and coils
• —Unauthorized irons or heavy electrical equipment
• —Open flame devices or combustible materials

7. Food & Dining Etiquette

Residents are requested to:

Taking cafeteria utensils or common dining items to rooms without permission is prohibited.

• —Consume meals in designated dining areas wherever applicable.
• —Avoid storing excessive food items inside rooms.
• —Maintain cleanliness after consuming food.

8. Visitors Inside Rooms

Visitors inside rooms are subject to management policies and security protocols.

Residents must:

Unauthorized visitors or violation of visitor policies may attract penalties.

• —Follow approved visitor timings.
• —Obtain required permissions wherever applicable.
• —Ensure visitor conduct remains respectful and disciplined.

9. Safety & Security Guidelines

Residents must not:

Residents are advised to secure valuables properly. Ashray Living shall not be responsible for unsecured personal belongings.

• —Obstruct CCTV systems
• —Tamper with smoke detectors or safety equipment
• —Block room exits or corridors
• —Store hazardous or flammable items inside rooms

10. Prohibited Activities Inside Rooms

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

Serious violations may result in penalties, disciplinary action, or termination of residency.

• —Smoking or substance consumption
• —Gambling or illegal activities
• —Loud parties or gatherings
• —Commercial or business operations
• —Unauthorized overnight stays
• —Misuse of room facilities

11. Room Inspections & Maintenance Access

Management reserves the right to:

Authorized staff will ensure reasonable privacy and professionalism during such activities.

• —Conduct room inspections
• —Perform preventive maintenance
• —Carry out housekeeping and repair activities
• —Access rooms during emergencies or operational requirements

12. Shared Responsibility

In shared rooms, all occupants may collectively be held responsible for:

Residents are encouraged to maintain transparent communication and cooperation with roommates.

• —Cleanliness issues
• —Property damage
• —Missing items provided by management
• —Policy violations occurring within the room

13. Management Rights

Ashray Living reserves the right to:

Management decisions regarding room operations, safety, and discipline shall remain final and binding.

• —Modify room policies and operational guidelines
• —Reallocate rooms when operationally required
• —Recover damages caused by negligence or misuse
• —Take disciplinary action for policy violations

14. Contact & Support

For room-related concerns or support, residents may contact the Property Supervisor or write to:

• —query@ashrayliving.com