Welcome to the Dijkgraaf

Caretaker
Mr. C. Boshoven is the caretaker at the Dijkgraaf. He is responsible for the daily routine and is the first person to address if you have questions or (maintenance) problems. His office hours are Thursdays from 8.00 to 8.30. During the rest of the week, on weekdays, a sign on his door will indicate if he is in or out. If he is in, you can walk in and consult him. The caretaker's office is located downstairs. You can also reach him by phone at (0317) 42 39 74 or by e-mail at cboshoven@idealis.nl.

Building chairperson and corridor representative
In theory, each corridor has a representative and every building a building chairperson. The building representatives form the tenant organisation SFO and promote the interests of the tenants as a whole. If you have any questions, problems or suggestions concerning your housing, you can contact your corridor representative or your building chairperson. The name and address of the building chairperson can be found on the bulletin board in the lobby of your building.

Internetconnection
Every room has a high-speed Internet connections (free of charge).

Bicycles and motorcycle sheds
Aside from the open bicycle shed, there is a lockable shed on the side of the building. This is one of the keys you received from your caretaker. There is also a motorcycle shed on the side of the building. If there is room available in the shed, the caretaker supplies you a key. Please do not take your (motor-)bike to your corridor or leave it in the hallway or stairwell. Obstructions are not allowed in the hallway and can be hazardous if, for example, a fire should occur and everyone needs to evacuate the building quickly. It also not allowed to stall your (motor-)bike in front of the building. They will be removed by us daily.

Parking
Cars can be parked near the building. You are not allowed to park in front of the building. The driveway has to remain accessible for ambulance and fire brigade.

De Bunker
On the ground floor of the building there is a meeting place, De Bunker, where you can chat with your fellow students while enjoying a drink. The opening hours of the bar are posted on the door. The names and addresses of the staff, who are students, can be found on the bulletin board in the lobby.

Washing machine
Idealis does not supply a washing machine for corridors with Dutch and international students. This does not automatically mean that there is no washing machine available in your corridor. In most cases, students at some time, contributed money to collectively purchase a washing machine. Check with your corridor representative to see what kind of arrangements have been made at your corridor.

Cleaning of the corridor
The students living at the corridor clean the corridor themselves. Anyone who participates in the cleaning receives a restitution of approximately € 19 every month. Ask your corridor representative for the proper amount.

The common shower and kitchen
Please remove your hair from the shower sink and throw it in the dustbin to prevent obstruction. The shower sink and the drain pit have to be cleaned regularly, to prevent blockage of the drainpipe. Please do not throw food remains or refuse down the drain!

Waste paper
Waste paper is collected every Wednesday morning. Please bundle it or put it in boxes and leave it inside the entrance door of your corridor before 8.00 o'clock.

Refuse
Refuse is collected every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please tie up the KOMO refuse bags and leave them inside the entrance door of your corridor before 8.00 o'clock. Only tied up refuse will be taken away. You can put organic waste and glass in the refuse containers outside the building. See also the poster about garbage. For chemical waste and bulk waste please check the refuse calendar.

Spare key
You can buy an extra corridor key from the caretaker; you will need to identify yourself. This key may not be used to allow someone else into your room to live (with you).

The furniture
Your room is furnished with a bed, desk, chest of drawer, bookcase, chair, hanging lamp and magnetboard. Curtains and mattress are also supplied. All of these items are part of the inventory and must be left behind when you vacate the room. The furniture in your room has been designed for mobility and sturdiness. The wardrobe and filing cabinet have wheels, so that they can be easily moved. The desk is designed for right and left handed people. You can loosen the screws with a coin and easily flip the top. The bed has a small locker.

Service set
When you arrive in your room you will find a service set containing a packet of bedlinnen (a duvet, a duvet cover, pillow, pillowcase and mattress sheet). All these items are your property. You may take them with you when you leave.

Radiator
In your room there is a radiator with a thermostatically controlled tap. The numbers indicate the heat: a high number indicates a high temperature. Because of environmental consider-ations the central heating of the building is turned down between roughly 23.00 at night and 06.00 in the morning.

Light bulbs
The corridor is responsible for buying and replacing light bulbs in the toilet, shower, kitchen and hallway themselves.

Fire detector
Every corridor has a smoke detector. Make sure that the batteries are replaced regularly, new batteries can be obtained from the caretaker for free.

Corridor checks
At least twice a year the caretaker checks the corridors to make sure the following items are in order:
  • Fire safety
    This includes free passage through escape-routes such as corridors and stairwells. Other fire-safety items, for example, could be 'suspended', self-installed, inferior electricity cables on the ceiling or loose-lying cables on the floors, along with other highly inflammable items such as posters and flags on ceilings and/or light fittings. Extinguishing resources and emergency light fittings should be clearly visible. You can find more information and tips at the website under the heading 'i am a tenant/safe housing/fire safety.
  • Damages and maintenance
    It is not permitted to damage or paint any part of the construction of the building or Idealis inventory.
  • Cleaning
    This means proper cleaning of the kitchen, bathroom, storeroom, laundry room and corridor.
If the caretaker determines that something is not in order at your corridor, he will leave a list on which it is noted and the request to have it fixed and/or cleaned before a certain date. He will then come by on said date to make sure that the tenants of the corridor have done what they were asked to do.

WE WISH YOU A PLEASANT STAY AT THE DIJKGRAAF!