This page collects practical everyday information from the entrance notice board and the house rules.
Important: This is a resident-made summary, not an official translation or legal document. For binding rules, always check your rental contract, the official German house rules and the current notice board.
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| 🛠️ Caretaker | Office hours are usually Monday to Friday, 08:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00. Check the notice board for current contact details. |
| 📌 Notice board | Important updates are posted at the entrance. Residents are expected to know the notices. |
| 🔇 Quiet hours | Quiet hours are from 22:00 to 07:00. Keep music, talking and devices at room volume. |
| 🧱 Walls & furniture | Do not damage walls, doors or furniture with nails, screws, glue, tape or similar things. |
| 🧳 Visitors | You are responsible for your visitors. They must not disturb other residents. |
| 🏠 Subletting | Subletting or letting other people live in your room is not allowed without written permission. |
| 🚗 Parking | Do not park in front of entrances, on private parking spaces or in narrow areas. |
| ♻️ Waste | Packaging waste belongs at recycling containers or recycling centers, not in the hallways. |
| 🔥 Grilling | Grilling and open fire are generally not allowed on balconies, roof terraces, courtyards or outdoor areas. |
The caretaker is the first contact for many practical building-related questions.
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Something in your room is broken | Contact the caretaker or check the notice board for the correct contact. |
| You are unsure about wall paint, repairs or moving out | Ask the caretaker before doing unnecessary work. |
| You need current phone numbers or email addresses | Check the notice board in the entrance area. |
| Outside office hours | Use emergency contact options only for urgent cases. |
The notice board currently states that the caretaker is usually available in the office from Monday to Friday, 08:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00.
Current phone numbers and email addresses can change, so they are not copied here. Please check the notice board.
The notice board in the entrance area contains important current information.
| Type of notice | Examples |
|---|---|
| House management notices | Parking, subletting, noise, grilling, general warnings |
| Caretaker information | Office hours and current contact details |
| Utility information | Internet, TV, phone or service provider notices |
| Waste information | Recycling, disposal rules and nearby recycling centers |
Check the notice board regularly, especially before moving out or if you are unsure about current rules.
Quiet hours are from 22:00 to 07:00.
During this time, keep everything at room volume. This includes music, phone calls, conversations, gaming, instruments, TV and household devices.
| Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Music or TV | Keep it at room volume, especially at night. |
| Talking in rooms or hallways | Keep voices low during quiet hours. |
| Parties or group events | Ask for permission in advance if needed. |
| Complaints from neighbors | Take them seriously and reduce noise immediately. |
The house rules say that disturbances should be reduced to the unavoidable minimum.
| Rule | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Entrance doors should stay closed | Do not leave house doors open. |
| Doors are locked at night | Between 22:00 and 07:00, doors are usually locked. |
| Do not give keys to third parties | Keys should not be handed to people who are not allowed to have them. |
| Do not make extra keys | Getting additional keys without permission is not allowed. |
Hallways, staircases and shared areas are not storage spaces.
| Not allowed | Why |
|---|---|
| Bikes, furniture or boxes in hallways | Fire safety and escape routes |
| Storing items in staircases | Blocks access and can be dangerous |
| Leaving waste in shared areas | Hygiene and smell |
| Using shared rooms as private storage | Shared rooms must stay usable for everyone |
Balconies, hallways, staircases and shared rooms should be kept clean and accessible.
Walls, doors and furniture should not be damaged.
| Avoid | Why |
|---|---|
| Nails | They leave holes and damage the wall. |
| Screws | They cause larger damage and may affect the inspection when moving out. |
| Glue | It can tear off paint or plaster. |
| Tape / Tesafilm | It can damage paint when removed. |
| Sticking things directly to doors or furniture | It can leave marks or residue. |
For wall decoration, use the picture rail if possible.
For more details about wall paint and small repairs, see:
You are responsible for your visitors.
| Topic | Rule of thumb |
|---|---|
| Visitors | Allowed if they do not disturb others and do not become permanent residents. |
| Noise from visitors | You are responsible for it. |
| Shared apartments | Respect the other tenants in the apartment. |
| Longer stays | Ask if you are unsure. |
| Subletting | Not allowed without prior written permission from the landlord. |
| Letting others live in your room | Not allowed without prior written permission. |
A notice on the board warns that unauthorized subletting or letting other people live in the room can have serious consequences.
Please park respectfully around the dorm and the neighborhood.
| Do not park | Why |
|---|---|
| In front of entrances | Blocks access. |
| On private parking spaces | These spaces belong to other people or tenants. |
| In narrow areas | Can block traffic, neighbors or emergency access. |
| In a way that disturbs residents nearby | Causes complaints and problems for the dorm. |
The notice board mentions that parking spaces may be available for rent, including underground garage spaces and outdoor parking spaces. Ask the house management or caretaker for current information.
Packaging waste should be disposed of at recycling containers or recycling centers.
| Waste type | Where it usually goes |
|---|---|
| Glass | Glass containers: white, brown and green glass |
| Colored glass such as blue, red or black | Usually into the green glass container |
| Plastic packaging | Recycling containers / Wertstoffinseln |
| Metal packaging | Recycling containers / Wertstoffinseln |
| Large packaging that does not fit | Recycling center / Wertstoffhof |
| Normal residual waste | Your residual waste bin |
The notice board asks residents to use recycling containers only during the allowed times: Monday to Saturday, 07:00–19:00.
The nearest recycling center mentioned on the notice board is:
| Recycling center | Address |
|---|---|
| Wertstoffhof in Schwabing | Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Straße 5, 80807 München |
For current details, check the official website of the waste management service in Munich.
Grilling and open fire are generally not allowed on balconies, roof terraces, courtyards and outdoor areas.
| Not allowed | Examples |
|---|---|
| Grilling on balconies | Charcoal grills, gas grills, disposable grills |
| Open fire | Fire bowls, candles in unsafe places, burning objects |
| Grilling in courtyards or outdoor areas | Not allowed unless there is explicit written permission for a special event |
Exceptions may only be possible for special events if all fire safety requirements are met and written permission is granted.
| Rule | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Use designated bike parking spaces | Do not block paths or entrances. |
| Do not park bikes in access ways | Escape routes and entrances must stay clear. |
| Do not block emergency routes | This can create safety issues. |
According to the house rules, keeping pets is not allowed.
If you have a special situation, ask the house management before bringing any animal into the dorm.
Shared facilities should be used respectfully and only by residents.
| Facility | Rule of thumb |
|---|---|
| Toilets, showers and washrooms | Leave them clean after use. |
| Cooking areas | Clean up after yourself. |
| Laundry rooms | Use the dedicated laundry rooms for washing, drying and ironing. |
| Community rooms | Follow the rules and keep them clean. |
Group events need permission in advance.
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Permission | Ask before organizing group events. |
| Responsibility | The group needs a responsible person. |
| Cleaning | The room must be returned clean and in proper condition. |
| Quiet hours | Events should not disturb neighbors, especially after 22:00. |
| Keys | Party room keys, if relevant, must be handled according to the caretaker’s instructions. |
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Technical problem | Inform the caretaker or responsible contact. |
| Damage that may endanger others | Report it immediately. |
| Electrical, heating, sanitary or building installation issue | Do not repair it yourself unless clearly allowed. |
| Illness that could endanger other residents | Inform the caretaker or administration if required. |
| Longer absence | Consider informing the caretaker if necessary. |
Changes to building installations, technical systems, sanitary systems or electrical systems should not be done by residents.
This page is meant to make everyday dorm life easier. It summarizes practical information from the notice board and house rules in simple English.
For official rules, always check the original German documents, your rental contract and the current notice board.