A school spokeswoman said Tuesday that Tufts issued the rule after a dozen or so complaints in the past three years.
The school maintains the new policy is about respect and consideration, not about regulating students' behavior.
The policy is aimed at the school's 5,000 undergraduates. Officials say they hope it'll get roommates talking about how to best share space.
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