Repair and Damage Charges

Repair and Damage Charges
The university expects normal wear and tear through the everyday use of a student's room and the residence hall in general. However, any damage to the room and furnishings or to the public areas of the hall caused by a student's carelessness, negligence or improper conduct will be charged to the student. Costs are equally divided among all residents for unclaimed damages on their floor or section of the building.

Common charges are listed below:

Beds:
Mattress pads $20.00
Mattress replacements 120.00
Frame 125.00
Lofting/Bunking Hardware 5.00
Bookshelf 237.00
Ceiling tile 40.00
Chairs 341.00
Desks 250.00
Doors:
Room, replace 220.00
Wardrobe, replace door 80.00
Room Number Plate outside door 10.00
Dresser 429.00
Fire Extinguishers:
Missing 40.00
Depressurized 20.00
Floor:
Carpet hole/stain(s) 30.00
Tile damage/replacement TBD
Lights:
Replace 40.00
Replace cover 25.00
Locks: replace combination lock 300.00
Nailholes, each 3.00
Mirror, replacement 35.00
Shelving Unit:
Replace wood 10.00
Brackets, each 5.00
Smoke Detectors, replacement 90.00
Thermostats, replacement 25.00
Towel Racks, replacement 18.00
Walls: repaint 95.00
Windows:
Replace blinds 60.00
Screen 50.00
Window 120.00
Windowpane 50.00
Telephone:
Data Connector Box 75.00
Replacement 60.00
Television:
GU/Mediacom cables 10.00

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Lamoni Campus | 1 University Place | Lamoni, IA 50140 | 641.784.5000
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