Sacramento State Housing Community Guide 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 39
Facilities and Property Responsibilities
Abandoned Property
University Housing Services (UHS) identifies Abandoned Property as any item left remaining in the residential areas when a licensee is no longer licensed to
occupy that living space (room, suite, apartment), including items left at any time in community spaces such as the pool, games room, lounges, fitness room,
etc.). Abandoned property found in the student living space or noticeably labeled the property of a licensee, will be inventoried, packed and stored by University
Housing Services staff. After receiving official notification of abandoned property, students will have up to 30 days to claim their belongings. After 30 days, staff
will dispose of abandoned items pursuant to the California Civil Code. University Housing Services staff members are not responsible for abandoned items. If the
relocation and/or storage of a student’s belongings results in packing, handling, and storage fees, the resident may be charged a fee based on current labor rates
and storage location expenses.
Abandoned Mail and Packages
University Housing Services logs all mail and packages for residential students. Once logged, mail and packages will be considered “overdue” after 14 days and
will be considered “abandoned mail and packages” after 30 days. After 30 days, staff will Return to Sender (RTS) letter mail and/or packages (USPS only). If the
mail or package cannot be returned to sender (i.e. Amazon, FedEx, UPS), then staff will dispose of abandoned items pursuant to California Civil Code. University
Housing Services staff members are not responsible for abandoned items. (see “Abandoned Mail and Packages”).
This policy applies to Mail and Packages logged in for residential or former residential students (see “Mail and Packages”).
Bicycles & Scooters
Bicycles & Scooters may not be operated in the residence halls or indoor common areas. Bicycles & Scooters may not be chained to trees, railings, and light poles,
stored or placed in common areas, stairwells, hallways, or anywhere that would hamper the exit of residents during an emergency. University Housing staff will
remove any Bicycles & Scooters found in the aforementioned areas, including removing any locking devices, at the owner’s expense.
University Housing Services will consider Bicycles & Scooters left in the housing area abandoned after 30 days past the end of the spring semester. Bicycles &
Scooters will be inventoried by a University Housing Services staff member, any chain or locking mechanism will be removed, and residents will have up to 30
days to claim their bicycles/scooters. (See “Abandoned Property”)
Chalking
Chalking is prohibited on the housing complex grounds and all building surfaces. See your Residence Hall Coordinator if you have questions.
Computer Labs
Computer labs are provided in each residence hall and are intended for the sole use of students who reside in the housing complex. Removal of lab furniture,
disconnecting, tampering with, or misusing the computer lab or equipment is prohibited.
Damages
The University is not responsible for personal property lost, stolen, or damaged in the housing complex. Any damage to rooms or personal property caused by
a resident or their guest(s) is the resident’s responsibility. This includes damage made by room modifications. If the damage cannot be directed to a specific
resident, the damage expenses will be prorated among the residents of the room or suite/apartment. As per the License Agreement, University Housing Services
requires that residents purchase renters’ insurance to protect personal items. Residents are responsible for providing proof of renter’s insurance if they select not
to purchase the insurance plan offered when completing the online housing application and agreement.
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