Art. 1 The accommodation is reserved for the exclusive use of the resident (see contract), who must lock their door when away. The keys entrusted to the resident must not be handed over to third parties.

Under no circumstances and for no reason whatsoever may the resident make their room available to anyone else.

Visits must not result in unauthorised accommodation.

Should this occur, Article 4 of the contract will be enforced.

Art. 2 It is strictly forbidden to register a legal entity at the CUP.

Art. 3 The following documents must be submitted to the secretariat within fifteen days of the resident’s arrival and, if required, at the end of each semester:
. proof of enrolment at the University or proof of an internship;
. a copy of an identity document and, where applicable, a valid residence permit.

Art. 4 The rent is payable by the end of each month at the latest for the following month. A late payment charge applies (CHF 10.- after the 10th of the month, CHF 15.- after the 15th of the month, CHF 20.- after the 20th of the month) .

In the event of non-payment, clause 3 of Article 4 of the accommodation contract shall apply.

Article 5 The peace and quiet necessary for study must be respected. Silence must be strictly observed between 10.30 pm and 7.00 am, particularly in communal areas and in the vicinity of the building.

By this time, visitors must have left the building.

Art. 6 To ensure the proper upkeep of the CUP, it is the resident’s responsibility to:

• keep the walls of the room and the flat in good condition. Only thumbtacks are permitted (the following are prohibited: nails, adhesive pads, glue, hooks, etc.);
• close the windows in the room;
• report any problems or damage relating to the flat, the room or the communal areas (blocked sinks, faulty light bulbs, broken sockets, leaks, damage or problems in the stairwell or on the landings, etc.) as soon as possible.

Art. 7 The excessive use of water and electricity is prohibited.

Art. 8 Residents must keep the accommodation provided to them, as well as the communal areas, clean and in good condition. It is the resident’s responsibility to:

• wash and put away the crockery after every meal (dirty crockery must not be left in the bedrooms);
• keep their fridge and food cupboard clean, as well as the cupboards in the communal kitchen;
• take the rubbish down to the building’s bin area every day. Under no circumstances must
  rubbish be left in the corridors or on the landings;
• recycle waste paper and glass in the building’s designated recycling bins;
• be available to assist the cleaning company before, during and after the annual
  spring clean in the flat where they live.

The day of the cleaner’s weekly visit to your flat is indicated on the noticeboard outside the secretariat door. On this particular day, the washing-up must be done and the crockery put away in the cupboards. The bedrooms must be tidy and clear, in particular by clearing the floor of anything that is cluttering it.

Furthermore, residents are strictly forbidden from asking the cleaner to do their lwashing up, changing bed linen or any other personal tasks, even in return for payment.

Art. 9 Bed linen is provided. Sheets are washed every two weeks. Residents must remove dirty sheets and place them outside their bedroom door in the bag provided for this purpose. Fresh sheets are placed on the bed by the cleaner.

Art. 10 Residents may ask the management to change their furniture or room. Such requests must be approved by the management and will incur a charge, the amount of which will be communicated following the request.

Art. 11 The laundry room, equipped with washing machines and tumble dryers, is available to residents. These must be booked via the residents’ portal provided for this purpose. Booking times must be adhered to.

Art. 12 The room on the 7th floor is intended, amongst other things, for use by residents. However, it may be booked by people from outside the CUP. These bookings take priority and are listed online in the residents’ portal. After each use, the room must be tidied up (tables and chairs put away, windows closed, etc.) and cleaned by the resident(s) who used it; the lights must be switched off and the room locked.

Art. 13 If a resident owns a bicycle, it may be stored in the flats’ cellars. Under no circumstances may bicycles be stored in stairwells, landings, flats or bedrooms.

Art. 14 Residents may, on an occasional basis and with the consent of the management and their fellow residents, host a single guest at a time, exclusively in their own room, for a maximum of seven nights. Residents must pay a fee per night. The necessary bedding will be provided on request. The use of personal extra mattresses is prohibited.

Art. 15 Residents may, on an occasional basis and with the management’s consent, organise a party in Room 3 on the 7th floor. Furthermore, with the prior consent of the management and their fellow residents, they may organise a party within the flat with a maximum of ten people.
Rules will then be provided by the management. Failure to obtain prior consent or to comply with the rules will result in a warning or early termination of the tenancy by the CUP (see tenancy agreement).

Art. 16 Smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the residence, including in bedrooms, communal areas, corridors, stairwells, laundry rooms, the entrance hall and the cellar.

Art. 17 Cooking in the rooms, installing and using kitchen appliances there, and/or storing perishable foodstuffs there is prohibited.

Art. 18 To prevent fires, deep-frying, using a deep-fat fryer, or lighting candles is prohibited.

Art. 19 Pets are not permitted.

Residents leaving the CUP permanently must take all their personal belongings with them. If they leave any items behind after their departure, the CUP is entitled to dispose of them as it sees fit after a period of 15 days. Unlabelled items found in communal areas are regularly removed.

Art. 20 Failure to comply with the rules below may result in a warning and/or expulsion.
Charges may also be levied individually or against all flatmates in a flat: failure to clean the flat or rubbish left on the landing = CHF 10 per resident; excessive electricity costs = depending on the amount of the bill; failure to comply with the ban on smoking or vaping = CHF 10 per resident

The rules are in place to provide a framework and to facilitate community life. Furthermore, students are also encouraged to find their own ways of living that show respect for everyone (fellow residents, neighbours, staff, management).

The Management of the Centre Universitaire Protestant
May 2026

This translation is provided only for understanding purposes.

The contract will be handed and signed in french, as it is the official language. The text below is a sample and is not engaging.

(SAMPLE) ACCOMMODATION CONTRACT

Established between the Centre Universitaire Protestant (CUP), Avenue du Mail 2, Geneva, represented by its director, on the one hand, and Mr. XXXX XXXXXXX, resident, on the other hand.

Preamble

The CUP is a non-profit Foundation whose mission is to contribute to the spiritual and intellectual influence of Geneva by providing affordable housing for students and interns.

The CUP consists mainly of ten furnished apartments with seven rooms and two furnished studios.

The CUP provides communal apartments to convey certain values, including Protestant ones. The tenant acknowledges the regulations and the charter provided with this contract and agrees to comply with them.

Art. 1 Object of the Rental

In the building located at Avenue du Mail 2, Geneva, the CUP rents to the resident, who accepts the conditions stipulated in this contract and its appendices,

a furnished room No. XXX in an apartment on the Xth floor (with kitchen, living room, sanitary facilities, and communal cellars).

This room is for residential use by the resident only, excluding any other person or purpose.

The resident also benefits from the use of a laundry room, a room on the 7th floor, and can request access to a space in the basement.

Art. 2 Duration and Price

• The rental starts on XXXXXX 2024 and ends on August 31, 20XX;
• The duration can be extended but cannot exceed three years, except by exceptional decision of the management;
• The monthly rent is CHF XXX.- per month, including internet, electricity, heating, water, and the use of the laundry room (detergent not included). In case of a significant change in the amount of charges, with two months’ notice, the rent may be adjusted;
• The rent is to be paid at the end of the month for the following month;
• The deposit paid at the time of booking will be applied to the first rent due, except for CHF 150.- for administrative fees.

Art. 3 Subletting

Due to the purpose stated in the preamble, any subletting or provision of the premises, even free or partial, is prohibited. However, exceptionally, the management may authorize subletting through the CUP.

Art. 4 Early Termination by the CUP

The management reserves the right to terminate the contract with 15 days’ notice. Depending on the severity, it will first give a written warning.

• In case of unauthorized accommodation of a third party, even free of charge, not previously authorized by the management;
• In case of subletting;
• In case of non-payment of rent;
• When the resident violates the duty of care and respect towards their roommates, neighbors, CUP staff, or when they breach the basic rules of community life (see regulations and charter);
• In case of a change in the resident’s academic, professional, or material situation compared to what was declared to the CUP at the time of signing this contract;
• In case of failure to present the enrollment certificate or internship certificate;
• In case of failure to present a copy of the residence permit and/or an identity document.

Art. 5 Early Termination by the Resident

When the resident wishes to terminate their contract early, they must notify the management in writing, indicating the date of their departure.

• The occupant of a room must give at least two month’s notice for the end of a month;
• The occupant of a studio must give at least three months’ notice for the end of a month;
• The resident remains financially committed until the end of the notice period;
• The resident must present at least one valid application file no later than 15 days before the departure date. The candidate must be a student or intern and have sufficient income to live and pay the rent.

Art. 6 Furniture and Objects

The rental includes furniture and movable objects listed in an inventory acknowledged and signed by both parties upon entry into possession. The resident must keep them in good condition and return them at the end of the rental period without any damage other than that resulting from normal use.

Art. 7 Responsibility of the CUP

The CUP is not responsible for any damage caused without its fault, particularly in the case of theft without break-in or deterioration of goods belonging to third parties.

Art. 8 Radio/Television

For conviviality reasons, televisions are prohibited in common areas. According to the law, the television and radio fee is charged to the CUP.

Art. 9 Insurance

The CUP management is not responsible for damage, loss, or theft of the resident’s items beyond the amounts covered by the related insurance. In case of a deductible, the resident must pay it to the CUP. The same applies to the liability insurance contracted by the CUP for its residents.

Art. 10 Miscellaneous Provisions

For service needs or in case of force majeure, the resident authorizes the management and maintenance staff to enter the rented room or to show it. The resident also agrees, if necessary, that the exit inventory may be done in their absence. In all other cases, they will be notified.

Art. 11 CUP Regulations and Charter

The CUP regulations and charter, attached as an appendix, are an integral part of this contract. The resident acknowledges having received a copy, declares accepting them, and agrees to comply with them. The management has the right to terminate its commitments to the resident in case of breach of this contract and its appendices (the CUP regulations and charter).

Art. 12 Accommodation Contract

The resident declares having read and fully understood the meaning of this contract, its appendices, and the preamble.

Done and signed in 2 copies in Geneva, on ___ / ___ / ___

The Resident               The Centre Universitaire Protestant
Mr. XXXXXX XXXXXXX          The Director