Written by housing officers for housing officers, this book presents, in a layperson's terms, a variety of legal issues affecting the daily operation of college and university housing. Cases used to illustrate the issues are, in most instances, housing-related controversies.

Useful for staff development and resident assistant training. Appendices provide references to federal laws and regulations affecting campus housing and a helpful checklist for self-evaluation of housing operations. A partial table of contents follows:

Table of Contents

I. Legal Information: A Part of the Decision Making Process

II. Constitutional Issues in the Residence Halls

III. Statutes and Regulations Affecting Residence Hall Operations and Staff

IV. Contracts and their Use in Housing

V. Torts: Your Legal Duties and Responsibilities

VI. The Privileges and Responsibilities of Tax Exempt Status

VII. Managing the Risk

Appendix A. United States Courts of Appeal

Appendix B. Natonal Reporter System

Appendix C. Federal Laws Affecting College and University Housing

Table of Cases