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The Lantern
TENANCY HANDBOOK
2019 – 2020
2019 2020 The Lantern TENANCY HANDBOOK - Fresh Student Living
CONTENTS                                                           Hello,thank you for booking
                                                                   your accommodation with us!
5           THE ESSENTIALS
                                                                   We appreciate that choosing where to live and call
6           BEFORE YOU ARRIVE                                      your home is a massive decision, especially if this
                                                                   is going to be your first time living away from family
7           WHEN YOU ARRIVE                                        and friends, but we want you to know that we will
                                                                   be here to support and help you every step of the way!
8           FINDING YOUR FEET
                                                                   It goes without saying that we will do our very best
11          WI-FI AND DELIVERIES
                                                                                                                            STAY IN TOUCH
                                                                   to ensure that you have a fantastic stay. Our teams
                                                                   are already busy preparing your accommodation
12          OUR FACILITIES                                         and we are really looking forward to welcoming you.
                                                                                                                                                     0738 425 2250
14          APPLIANCE INSTRUCTIONS                                                                                             0151 305 6728
                                                                   With that in mind, we’ve put together this Tenancy
15          OUR RULES                                              Handbook so you can find out more about the place                                 tliving.co.uk
                                                                   you’ll be calling home for the next academic year.          thelantern@freshstuden
18          LIVING WITH US
                                                                   If you will be living with us for the first time, we                                /the-lantern
                                                                                                                               freshstudentliving.co.uk
20          KEEP YOURSELF SAFE                                     know you have a lot of information to take in, but
                                                                   please take some time to read this handbook as it
22          SAFETY MATTERS                                         contains lots of information about your new home
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                                                                   and the services we provide.                                TheLanternLiverpool
23          安全须知
24          YOUR WELFARE                                           Of course, for those of you who are returning to
                                                                   us for a 2nd or 3rd year, you already know your             TheLanternLiverpool       FreshStudentLiv
25          THE STUDENT PORTAL                                     way around but please can we ask you still to
                                                                   have a read through — there’s always something
26          FIRE SAFETY                                            new to learn!

27          THE FINANCIAL BIT                                      If we’ve missed anything out then please give
                                                                   us a call or send us an email — we are happy
28          YOUR TENANCY AGREEMENT                                 to answer any questions you might have. We
                                                                   also recommend that you follow us on Facebook,
29          MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS                                Twitter and Instagram as we will use these to fill
30          HOW TO REPORT A MAINTENANCE REQUEST                    you in on the latest information.

31          YOUR FEEDBACK                                          Please remember that you’ll also need to complete
                                                                    the online induction before you arrive to choose
32          MOVING OUT                                             your check in slot and provide us with a photo!

35          FEE SCHEDULE                                           If you haven’t done it already, log in to the
                                                                    Fresh Student Portal and it will guide you
36          STAY IN CONTACT                                        through the short process.

                                                                   If you’ve any other questions just let us know,
                                                                   otherwise we look forward to meeting you
                                                                   very soon!

                                                                   Carmel and the
                                                                   Lantern Team
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Please note that this guide does not constitute a complete legal
document. This information is designed to offer helpful advice
and information on the most important aspects of your student
accommodation, but as a resident with Fresh Student Living you
will be legally bound to all the terms set out in your signed
tenancy agreement.
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Back to Contents Page                                                                                                 05 | The Essentials

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                                        We sometimes need to leave Reception to help                                                          Saturday - Sunday 8am- 6pm
                                        other residents or deal with a delivery, so if the
                                        office is not staffed during opening hours, please                                                    Security: Every day 6pm - 8:30am
                                        use the emergency mobile number below to
                                        contact us.
                                                                                                                                              LOCAL
                                        OUT OF OFFICE HOURS                                                                                   JOURNEY TIMES
                                        EMERGENCY NUMBER                                                                                   • Liverpool John Moores Uni: 8 mins walk

                                        0738 425 2250                                                                                      • Liverpool John Moores Uni,
                                        In the event of an emergency you can contact                                                         City Campus: 11 mins walk
                                        us outside of office hours on our emergency
                                        number. Please save this important contact                                                         • University of Liverpool: 13 mins walk
                                        number on your mobile phone.
                                                                                                                                           • Liverpool Lime Street Station:
                                        THE ON-SITE TEAM                                                                                     1 min walk
                                        Our team is available to ensure you enjoy your
                                        stay, whether it be by providing a friendly face,                                                  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport:
                                        offering some support or just being someone                                                          38 mins by Train
                                        you can stop and have a chat with. The details
                                        for the team are available on our website at
                                        freshstudentliving.co.uk/the-lantern
                                        If you would like to speak with your
                                        Accommodation Manager they will be available
                                        during normal office opening hours - just pop
                                        down to Reception and ask to see them.
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06 | Before You Arrive                                                     Back to Contents Page           Back to Contents Page                                        07 | When You Arrive
   GET READY FOR A FRESH START!                                                                                    ON ARRIVAL
   Near the start of your tenancy you will receive an email with lots of information on how to make                When you first arrive, we ask that you come to Reception on your own so that we can give you
   sure you are ready to move in, guidance on what to do when you arrive and information on local                  your key. Please bring the following items with you:
   hotels and car parks if you will be bringing your family with you. There will also be details of the
                                                                                                                    • Proof of being a student
   social events we have planned during your ‘Welcome Week,’ so pop the dates in your diary and
                                                                                                                      (e.g. a confirmation letter from your University, College or Language School)
   get ready to join in and make new friends!
                                                                                                                    • Photo ID (Passport or Driving Licence)
   PREPARING TO MOVE IN
   Before you arrive you will need to pay your Tenancy Deposit and first rent instalment.                          Don’t worry, we will have our Social Space available for your friends and family to relax
   This is really important as we will be unable to issue your keys if the payments are not                        in and grab a much needed tea or coffee whilst we are getting you checked in!
   received as cleared funds in our bank account before you check in.
                                                                                                                   We will then give you a tour of the property and make sure you know where everything
   Your rent due dates can be found in your Tenancy Agreement and on the Student Portal                            is, as well as what to do if the fire alarm sounds and how to work your heating. If any of your
   where you can also make the payment.                                                                            flatmates have already arrived we will also take a moment to introduce you so you will already
                                                                                                                   know someone here!
   You will also need to do the following by logging into the Student Portal:
        Complete your induction.                                                                                   Once your induction is complete you are free to re-join your friends and family, show
        Upload a passport style photo to your profile so we can recognise you when you arrive.                     them your new home and get yourself settled in.

        Book your moving in slot so that we know when to expect you and can make sure                              If there is anything you aren’t sure of, just ask a member of the team. Remember, a
        your room is ready and waiting for your arrival!                                                           lot of us have been through the experience of moving into student accommodation ourselves,
        Make sure your Student/UCAS Number has been entered onto your booking.                                     so we know what you are going through!

   TIP: If you’re living in a shared flat, we recommend that you wait until you arrive to buy some
   items so you can spread the cost with your flatmates. This includes items such as pots, pans,
                                                                                                                   OUT OF HOURS ARRIVAL
                                                                                                                   If you know you will be arriving outside of office hours, please let us know so we can
   plates, glasses, cutlery, toaster, kettle.
                                                                                                                   make sure someone is available to welcome you to your new home.

       BRING WITH YOU                                    DON’T BRING WITH YOU                                      TENANCY DEPOSIT SCHEME
       Your room is fully furnished but                  For fire safety reasons!                                  The Tenancy Deposit is refundable at the end of your tenancy less any deductions
       you will need to bring your own:                  • Any appliance with an exposed heating                   for damages or charges. It is safeguarded by the Tenancy Deposit Protection
                                                           element, including portable heaters.                    Scheme. You can find out more by visiting tenancydepositscheme.com
      • Duvet, pillows, sheets etc.
                                                         • Any electrical appliance purchased
      • PC or Laptop.
                                                           somewhere other than the UK.
      • Towels.
                                                         • Candles, incense, wax burners,oil
      • Coat hangers.                                      burners or any item with an open flame.
      • Toiletries.                                      • Hookahs/shisha pipes.
      • Toilet paper.                                    • Portable fridges.
      • Studios: kitchen pieces                          • Extension cords with multiple plugs
        (plates, cutlery, kettle, toaster,                 (with the exception of high-quality
        pans and microwaveable dishes).                    individually switched extension strips
                                                           with built-in surge protectors) All appliances
                                                           which generate heat such as curling tongs,
                                                           hair dryers, toasters and clothes irons must
                                                           be plugged directly into a plug socket.

   10 %
                                                         • Cooking devices of any kind, except for
                OFF                                        small appliances such as a toaster. These
                        KIT                                are permitted in your kitchen only.
    USE CODE
    FRESH10             YOURSELF OUT!                    • Door stops.
    at the checkout! Don’t forget you can                • Large pieces of furniture.
                     order a range of kitchen
  and bedding packs online before you arrive.
  www.unikitout.com/collections/fresh-student-living
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08 | Finding Your Feet

 ! COMPLETING YOUR ROOM INVENTORY                           GETTING ON WITH
                                                            YOUR FLATMATES
 Before you start to unpack, it's a good idea to            We want everyone to enjoy living
 complete your Room Inventory which is available            with us, so please bear these simple
 on the Student Portal.                                     tips in mind as you all get to know
                                                            each other to ensure a good apartment
 This must be completed within 48 hours of checking         sharing experience for everyone!
 in and is the official record of the condition of your
 room when you arrived. It’s really important that you      YOUR GUESTS
 complete it as accurately as possible as it will be used   If you are living in a shared apartment,
 as a comparison with the condition of the room when        you may have occasional overnight guests.
 you leave.                                                 Please do not invite someone to stay for
                                                            more than 3 consecutive nights and out
 You will need to check the condition of every item         of courtesy always consult your flatmates
                                                            first.
 in your room and communal areas to record anything
 that is missing or damaged. Of course we will have         If you want to invite guests over for lunch
 checked everything over but we are only human and          or dinner we recommend that you men-
 do sometimes miss things so this is your opportunity       tion it to your flatmates beforehand so
 to let us know!                                            they know who they are likely to find in
                                                            the kitchen! You’ll need to make sure that
 If you do not submit an inventory, we will assume          your flatmates still have space to cook.
 that everything is present and in perfect condition,
 meaning you will be charged for any missing or             The behaviour of any person you invite
 damaged items at the end of the tenancy.                   into your building, apartment or room
                                                            is ultimately your responsibility. You’ll
                                                            be held accountable if there are any
 If anything in your room is not working,
                                                            complaints from your flatmates, or any
 please register this on the Maintenance Portal.
                                                            damages caused by your guest(s), so
                                                            make sure they behave as well as you do!

YOUR ROOM

                                                                                                                   SOCIAL EVENTS
You’ve got your keys, so now it’s time to settle in!
We want you to make your room your own. Please
don’t use sticky tape,‘blu-tack’ or similar adhesive,
stick pins, nails or screws into the walls as this may
lead to charges if any damage is caused. There is                                                                  We run a variety of social events every month from quizzes and treasure hunts
plenty of room on your noticeboard for posters and                                                                 to food giveaways and charity events.
photos.
                                                                                                                   All are designed to help build a sense of community and help you get to know
                                                                                                                   the other Residents. During the ‘Welcome Week’ at the start of term we will be
YOUR NEIGHBOURS                                                                                                    hosting lots of events to help you find your way around and make new friends.
If you’re in a shared apartment, it’s usually a good
idea to take some time to introduce yourself to
                                                                                                                   Check out our events calendar on the noticeboard and Facebook page so that
your new flatmates. Remember, everyone is new, so
                                                                                                                   you don’t miss anything!
don’t be shy! Make sure you look out for our social
events on Facebook – that way you can keep up to                                                                          Important: If you have any allergies, we ask you to check the suitability
date with what’s going on.                                                                                                           of any food provided at our events with our team.
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10 | Finding Your Feet                                                  Back to Contents Page        Back to Contents Page                                11 | Wi-Fi And Deliveries
                                                                                                             YOUR INTERNET

    !
                                                                                                             ASK4 provide your wired broadband and Wi-Fi connection. Their market leading broadband
        COUNCIL TAX                                 HAVE A CHAT                                              gives you access to the UK’s fastest speeds and is backed up by a support team if you need any
                                                    If there is something causing a problem                  help. To contact ASK4 directly please call the support team on 0114 303 3232 (Multilingual and
                                                    between you and your flatmates the best                  operates 24/7) or email support@ask4.com or ( GLIDE is on the pasteboard)
                  You will need to contact          solution is to have a chat. Don’t send text
                  Liverpool City Council                                                                     You are able to connect at least 5 devices to the network at one time and you get up to
                                                    messages, put notices up or stick post-its
                  to fill in a Council Tax                                                                   150Mbps free, which should be great for most of you. If you like, you can upgrade to a higher
                                                    everywhere, the easiest solution is to have
                  exemption form.                                                                            connection or take advantage of additional internet services.
                                                    a chat over a coffee and you’ll often find
                                                    the problem can be resolved.                             To find out more about your internet connection please take a look at their website
    As a student you will not be required to                                                                 https://www.ask4.com/
    pay Council Tax, however some councils          It’s not rocket science, so if you treat your
    may charge Residents out of term time.          flatmates how you would want to be treated
                                                    yourself, we are sure you will all get on fine!                                  YOUR TV
    It is your responsibility to let the council
                                                                                                                                     Remember, if you bring a TV with you
    know of your student status and check if                                                                                         (or if you are watching catch-up TV, such as
    you will be charged should you stay on                                                                                           BBC iPlayer or live TV online) you’ll need to
    site during the holiday periods.                                                                                                 have a valid TV Licence.
                                                                                                                                     This applies to any provider you use and any
                                                                                                                                     device, including a TV, desktop computer,
                                                                                                                                     laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console,
                                                                                                                                     digital box or DVD/ Blu-Ray Player.

SHARED KITCHENS
The kitchen is a very important communal                                                                                             For details and pricing visit: tvlicensing.co.uk
area and everyone should feel comfortable
                                                                                                             POST
using it. Make sure you wash and wipe up after
                                                                                                             Post is delivered direct to your apartment, through your letterbox. If you have been sent a parcel
yourself to keep the cooking area and sink
                                                                                                             that won’t fit through your letterbox, we will accept it on your behalf and enter it on our Post Log
clean and clear for your flatmates. You should
                                                                                                             which can be found here.
always leave it as you would like to find it.
We recommend you agree a cleaning and bin                                                                    You will also see the QR code for the Post Log displayed at Reception as a quick and easy way for
emptying rota – it will save any arguments later!                                                            you to check for parcels whenever you are passing by. When a parcel is logged for you, just come
                                                                                                             to Reception during our normal opening hours remembering to bring your photo ID. We cannot give
                                                                                                             your parcels to anyone else so please don’t send your friends to collect them!
BE CONSIDERATE ABOUT NOISE
Whilst you may love your latest Spotify playlist,                                                            Parcels will be kept for 30 days. If you do not collect the item during this time, or we do not hear
your flatmates may not appreciate your taste                                                                 from you to advise that collection will be delayed, the parcel will be returned to the sender.
in music and in particular, a thumping base                                                                  If you are waiting on the delivery of an important parcel/letter we recommend that you arrange
can cause disturbance to those rooms around,                                                                 with the courier to be present to accept the item. Whilst we are happy to accept parcels on your
above and below you. Please be considerate of                                                                behalf, we cannot be held responsible for any losses.
noise levels and make sure you are not creating
a problem.                                                                                                   At the end of your tenancy you will need to inform all your contacts of your new postal address as
                                                                                                             we are unable to forward any mail received after your tenancy has ended. Don’t worry though,
Try to be quiet coming in and out of your                                                                    we will remind you nearer the time!
apartment, especially at night during the
quiet hours of 11pm – 9am when others might
be sleeping. You may have had the best night                                                                 FOOD DELIVERIES
ever but your flatmates may have an early                                                                    We are sorry that we are unable to accept food deliveries at Reception, including supermarket
start so please let them get their sleep!                                                                    deliveries and takeaway meals as we do not have storage facilities to keep these items at the
                                                                                                             appropriate temperature. Residents wishing to order food items should ensure they are in the
If you have guests visiting it is particularly                                                               building at the time of delivery and that the delivery person has their contact details.
important that you are considerate and keep
any noise to a minimum.
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12 | Our Facilities                                                      Back to Contents Page         Back to Contents Page                                            13 | Our Facilities
   CAR PARKING                                                                                               GAMES
   Unfortunately, we cannot offer Resident car parking on site. Due to local planning restrictions           We have various games available from in the Social Space. These include a pool table, foosball
   Resident’s cars are strongly discouraged to be used in the city. Parking is available for visitors        table and Xbox.
   inside St Johns Precinct. Please note if there is parking, we cannot accept any responsibility for
   vehicles parked on the premises.                                                                          VENDING MACHINES
                                                                                                             A variety of vending machines are available within the building. Any faults should be
   BICYCLE STORE                                                                                             reported to the Reception Team immediately so the vendor can be informed.
   There is a bicycle store located outside reception on the ground floor. For complimentary
   access please contact the Reception team so that your key fob can be re-programmed.                       GYM
                                                                                                             The Gym is open 24 hours a day and is located on the 1st floor A block. so why not make the
   You will need to make sure you bring a lock or other method of securing your bicycle to the
                                                                                                             most of this complimentary facility and get fit during your stay with us.
   rack provided. Bikes are left at the owner’s own risk and we cannot take any responsibility for
   loss or damage. Bikes are not permitted to be stored in rooms or hallways. Bicycles found in
   these areas will be removed.                                                                              We will ask you to fill in a ‘Pre Activity Readiness Questionnaire’ the first time you
                                                                                                             use the gym and also recommend that you watch our online safety induction here. We want to
   LAUNDRY                                                                                                   make sure you don’t injure yourself and know how to use the equipment safely so it’s good to
   The Laundry Room is located on the ground floor and uses a circuit laundry app.                           take the time to watch
   A wash costs £3.10 and a dry costs £1.60.                                                                 the induction and know what you are
                                                                                                             doing.
   Instructions on how to use the machines can be found in the Laundry Room, if you are unsure
   please do not hesitate to ask one of the team. Fresh Student Living will not be responsible for           Whilst using the Gym, all residents
   items that may be lost, stolen or damaged whilst using the facilities.                                    accept responsibility for their state
                                                                                                             of health and physical condition.
        Laundry View                                                                                         Users are expected and required to
        With LaundryView you are able to go check the availability of washers and dryers in our
                                                                                                             use the equipment for its correct
        laundry room online. circuit.co.uk/i-want-to-do-my-laundry/laundry-view
                                                                                                             use and their behaviour in the Gym
                                                                                                             must not constitute a security or
        Video Guides
                                                                                                             safety hazard to themselves or others
        You can also find some useful tips and ‘How To’ videos on the Circuit laundry website.
                                                                                                             in the room.
        circuit.co.uk/how-to-use-videos
        circuit.co.uk/i-want-to-do-my-laundry/laundry-help
                                                                                                             Residents are required to wear
        Contacting Circuit Laundry                                                                           appropriate clothing and footwear
        If the Circuit Laundry’s FAQ’s page doesn’t answer your query then you can get in touch              when using the Gym. A towel should
        with them using their online form or by calling them on 01422 820360 or 0800 032 0070                be used to cover the equipment
        (8.30-17.00 Monday – Friday.)                                                                        during use and wipe down the
                                                                                                             machines afterwards. Should a
        If you notice a fault with the machines you can report this on the Circuit website                   Resident damage the equipment
        or by calling their service helpline on 01422 820026. Alternatively please let your                  they will be liable to pay the costs
        Accommodation Team know.                                                                             of fixing or replacing it.

                                                                                                             We would like every Resident
   ITEMS AVAILABLE TO BORROW                                                                                 to enjoy the Gym facilities. We
   Our En-suite rooms have a hoover in their shared kitchen, but studios can borrow one from                 therefore ask that you clear away
   Reception. You will be asked to leave your student card with us whilst you borrow the hoover.
                                                                                                             any equipment that you have used
                                                                                                             during your session and leave the
   SOCIAL SPACE                                                                                              gym area tidy.
   Our Social Space is located just at the top of the lantern entrance steps. inside we have 5 floors
   of spaces for you to enjoy. including 2 study rooms entertainment lounge kitchen and cinema               We reserve the right to terminate
   room.                                                                                                     the use of the gym if our rules are
                                                                                                             not followed.
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14 | Appliance Instructions                                               Back to Contents Page         Back to Contents Page                                                   15 | Our Rules
                                                                                                             HOUSE RULES                                            NOISE & ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
  INTERCOM                                                                                                   We think we’re pretty easy going, but there are
  Your visitors will need to use the intercom at the main entrance to let you know they have                                                                        We want you to enjoy living with us but ask
                                                                                                             a few rules that we’d ask you to stick to, for your
  arrived. They can call your apartment by entering your apartment number. You will need to go                                                                      that you respect your fellow residents and
                                                                                                             own safety and the comfort of others.
  down to the front door of the building to let your visitors in and escort them from the building                                                                  keep noise to a minimum especially between
  when they leave. For everyone’s safety and security please don’t ever let anyone in that you don’t                                                                our ‘Quiet Hours’ of 11pm - 9am and during
  know or recognise.                                                                                         WINDOW RESTRICTORS                                     exam periods. During these times, no noise
                                                                                                             Window restrictors are installed on our windows        should be audible from outside the room in
                                                                                                             to prevent them from opening fully. This is a safety
  HEATING                                                                                                    feature and for your own protection. You must not
                                                                                                                                                                    which it is occurring, including kitchen/lounge
  Each bedroom has its own individually controlled heater. Press the booster button to turn the                                                                     areas. This will enable us to make our building
  heater on. If the booster is pressed to the maximum the heater will be on for 2 hours before it            tamper with or remove the restrictors. If we have      a pleasant and enjoyable place for everyone.
  turns itself off. You can control the temperature of the heater using the dial on the heater itself.       to re-instate a window restrictor there may be a
  If you need any help with this, please contact Reception.                                                  recharge to you.                                       Outside of these times we ask that general noise
                                                                                                                                                                    levels should be kept at a reasonable level. You
                                                                                                             REFUSE AND RECYCLE
  OVEN                                                                                                       Residents must bag and tie rubbish from
                                                                                                                                                                    have the right to ask other Residents to keep the
  Each shared apartment kitchen has an oven. If you are unsure how to work the oven in your                                                                         noise level down if you are bothered by excessive
                                                                                                             their room before bringing it to the Bin Store.        noise and all Residents will be expected to act
  apartment, please see Reception for a guide.
                                                                                                             The Bin Store is located on the ground floor in        upon such requests without retort. Our 24 hour
                                                                                                             B block.                                               emergency number can also be contacted if you
  KITCHEN EXTRACTOR FAN                                                                                                                                             experience noise disturbance.
  Whenever you cook, the extractor hood should always be used as this will help to prevent the fire          Separate bins are provided for general refuse
  alarm being activated. The hood has a light and two speed settings which are selected by moving            and recycling. Residents will need to provide
  the switches on the front of the hood.                                                                     their own bin bags. Leaving rubbish in hallways        If you are having minor problems with the
                                                                                                             is not only unsightly but is also a fire risk.         behaviour of other Residents, we encourage
                                                                                                             Residents must not leave rubbish anywhere              you to first try to resolve the issue on your own.
  MICROWAVE                                                                                                                                                         Issues often arise from misunderstandings due to
  Each shared apartment has a microwave. If you are unsure how to work the microwave in your                 other than the designated refuse area. All
  apartment, please see Reception for a guide. Also, please remember, when using the microwave               cardboard boxes need to be broken down                 lack of communication so the best starting point
  function not to use it with any metal.                                                                     before placing in the recycling bin.                   is approaching the other Resident to discuss the
                                                                                                                                                                    matter in a relaxed manner. This approach often
                                                                                                             Inside the Refuse Store there are separate bins for:
                                                                                                                                                                    provides an immediate solution and helps to
  ELECTRIC HOB                                                                                               Large Green Bin: Mixed Recycling Only                  build new relationships with fellow Residents.
  First make sure that the switch on the wall above the worktop is turned on. You can then use the
  four dials to control the relevant ring of the hob. When you are finished cooking always make sure         You can recycle paper, cardboard, glass bottles,
  you turn the hob off and also remember that the solid tops will remain hot for some time after                                                                    If you don’t find this helps you can also speak
                                                                                                             jars, cans, tins, and empty aerosols, plastic
  use.                                                                                                                                                              to any member of the Accommodation Team
                                                                                                             bottles, pots and cartons.
                                                                                                                                                                    for advice.
                                                                                                             Large Black Bin: General Waste Only
  HOT WATER                                                                                                                                                         Depending on the situation we may recommend
  The hot water will be automatically provided to your bathroom/kitchen. In the event of any                 This bin should only be used for general waste
  concerns please contact Reception or log a job on the Maintenance Portal.                                  that is not mentioned above, such as takeaway          that a meeting takes place between those
                                                                                                             containers, pizza boxes and clothes.                   affected by the behaviour, eg in the case
                                                                                                                                                                    of some flatmates not taking their turn to
  BEDROOM LIGHTS                                                                                             SMOKING                                                clean the kitchen, a full flat meeting may
  We ask you to be environmentally responsible and turn off your bedroom lights whenever you                                                                        be appropriate which a member of our team
  leave the room. The switch for the desk lights is found on the side of your bed frame.                     It is against the law to smoke in any place in the
                                                                                                             UK and Ireland that is used by the public or as        would facilitate.
                                                                                                             a workplace. The building is therefore a smoke
  EN-SUITE BATHROOM, KITCHEN AND HALLWAY LIGHTS                                                              free zone, this includes your bedroom, bathroom        If the anti-social behaviour is of a more
  These lights all operate on sensors and will be set to go off after a certain period of time if no         and kitchen, as well as any communal area and          serious nature, the Fresh Student Living
  movement is detected.                                                                                      outside/underneath windows, or on the roads,           Anti-Social Behaviour Policy will be followed
                                                                                                             paths or pavements immediately outside the             which will initially result in a face to face
  ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE                                                                             building.                                              meeting between the Accommodation Manager
  A copy of the EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) for your room/studio is available from                                                                         and person displaying the behaviour, with future
  Reception.                                                                                                 The ban applies to all substances which can be         occurrences carrying the outcome of the
                                                                                                             smoked including but not limited to cigarettes,        University/College and/or Guarantor being
                                                                                                             e-cigarettes/vapes, rollups, pipes, hookahs/           informed.
                                                                                                             shisha pipes and cigars.
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16 | Our Rules                                                        Back to Contents Page
  ALCOHOL                                            PETS
  Consumption is allowed within designated areas
                                                     Fresh Student Living operates a strict no pet
  provided all containers are properly recycled
                                                     policy. With the exception of Assistance Dogs,
  and/or placed in the refuse and the area is left
                                                     you are not permitted to keep pets or allow
  clean and free of spills. Bulk containers such
                                                     animals of any kind into the building.
  as kegs (or similar) are prohibited. Residents
  found violating UK laws concerning alcohol
                                                     We know you love your pets though so look
  (sharing with under 18’s or public intoxication)
                                                     out for our ‘Pet Therapy’ events held during
  will be asked to attend a meeting with the
                                                     the year!
  Accommodation Manager and referred to the
  relevant authorities.
                                                     If you have any concerns about these events,
                                                     please contact your Accommodation Manager.
  COOKING
  Please do not cook in your bedroom unless
  facilities are provided by us in a studio.
  Rice cookers, toasters, kettles or other cooking
  equipment cannot be used in your room as
  they create a fire risk. False alarms caused as
  a result of cooking in your room may incur a
  charge levied by the Fire and Rescue Service.
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18 | Living with Us                                                         Back to Contents Page              Back to Contents Page                                              19 | Living with us
  ANUK CODE                                              CONTENTS INSURANCE                                       If the area is still not up to the required            but the light will remain out. Please log this on the
  Fresh Student Living is proud to be a                  Contents Insurance with Cover4Insurance is               standard when we re-inspect, we will arrange           Maintenance Portal so that we can arrange to have
  member of the National Code of Standards               provided for all students. Take a look at the            for our Cleaners and/or Maintenance Operative          the bulb changed. If the electricity does not turn
  for Larger Student Accommodation. The                  cover that is provided for you at:                       to fix the problems and charge you for the work.       back on, it could be due to a faulty electrical item
  code provides guidance and minimum                        Cover4insurance                                                                                              such as a hairdryer or toaster, so try unplugging any
  standards that code members are expected                  Your Policy Number is FRES2019.                       At each inspection you will be informed if there is    electrical items you were using when the electricity
  to attain and these standards are checked                                                                       to be a charge for repairs. You will be invoiced for   went off. If you cannot identify a faulty appliance,
                                                         It is important for you to check this cover so
  regularly via site inspections. The code also                                                                   recharges for the first two inspections and on the     or the trip switch will not re-set, please report this
                                                         please take a look on their website to ensure
  provides a complaints service for when                                                                          final inspection a deduction will be made from         fault to Reception as soon as possible or contact
                                                         that you fully understand the protection provided.
  things go wrong and have not been addressed                                                                     your Tenancy Deposit.                                  the 24 hour emergency number if it’s outside office
                                                         You may find that you need to extend your cover
  properly by us. Full details of the code can                                                                                                                           hours.
                                                         to protect all of your possessions both inside and
  be found at nationalcode.org                                                                                    Our Fee Schedule containing cleaning, damages
                                                         outside of your home.
  A copy of our membership certificate is also              Visit the review cover link to:
                                                                                                                  and missing items recharges can be found in this       ROOM SWAPS
                                                                                                                  handbook.                                              From time to time there may be reasons a Resident
  displayed on our Reception noticeboard and                • Check what is covered
  more information can be found on our website.             • Check what is not covered                                                                                  wants to consider swapping rooms with another
                                                                                                                  We strongly suggest that you do not use hair           Resident in the building. We recommend that you
                                                              - such as laptops outside the room                  dye in the bathroom as this can cause staining.        speak to the Accommodation Team about your
  SECURITY                                                  • Register to be entered into the
                                                                                                                                                                         reasons for wanting to swap before taking any
  When the Accommodation Team are not on                       Cover4Insurance Free Prize Draw                    We also ask that to ensure our water systems
                                                            • Chat to insurance experts though                                                                           further steps. They may be able to help with
  duty, the site is covered by Security. They                                                                     are maintained to a high standard, all shower
                                                               Live Web chat                                                                                             whatever it is that’s causing you to want to swap.
  can be contacted via the out of hours emergency                                                                 heads and taps are kept clean. Please report
  number.                                                   • Check how to make a claim                           any significant scaling on the Maintenance
                                                            • Extend and personalise your cover                                                                          Swapping rooms is dependent on us being able to
                                                                                                                  Portal.                                                find somebody for you to exchange rooms with
  HARASSMENT &                                           Download the Cover4Insurance app                                                                                and is subject to the Accommodation Managers
  DISCRIMINATION POLICY                                                                                           Occasionally, Fresh Student Living staff or            approval. Residents must ensure that the room is
  Fresh Student Living strive to provide all                                                                      contractors may take photographs inside                left in a suitable condition for the swap to take
  Residents with a community free of harassment,                                                                  bedrooms/en-suites/ communal areas to                  place.
  discrimination or assaulting behaviour against                                                                  evidence maintenance or cleanliness issues.
  any person or group, based on race, religion,          LOCKED OUT?                                              Images will be taken, stored and disposed
  gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age,       If you are locked out during the night, please           of in line with our data processing approach.          DAMAGES
                                                         contact Security as soon as you become aware                                                                    Accidents do happen but please let us know ASAP
  nationality or disability. Harassment and/or
                                                         that you do not have your key. They will be able                                                                so that we can get things fixed as soon as we can.
  discrimination in all forms is expressly prohibited.
                                                         to let you in however there could be a delay. To                                                                Damage to our property may result in a charge and
                                                                                                                  PREVENTING CONDENSATION                                certain cases may be deemed as a breach of our
  We are committed to taking action against              avoid this, please make sure you always take your        Please do not wash any clothes in your room.
  all forms of harassment. Incidents of alleged          key with you and advise Reception straight away if                                                              Tenancy Agreement. Damage to communal areas
                                                                                                                  If you are drying washing, please ensure your
  harassment or discrimination should be                 your door lock starts to flash so that the batteries                                                            will result in equal charges if no one accepts
                                                                                                                  bedroom window is open to prevent condensation.
  reported to the Accommodation Manager                  can be changed during office hours.                                                                             responsibility.
                                                                                                                  If there is condensation you must wipe it down
  so an Incident Report can be filed and                                                                          and clean any surfaces to prevent mould building.
  investigated. We may also report this to your          ROOM & APARTMENT INSPECTIONS                                                                                    STAYING WITH US OVER THE SUMMER
  University/College and/or the appropriate              You are responsible for cleaning your room,
  authorities.                                           bathroom, kitchen and apartment corridor.                WHAT TO DO IF A FUSE GOES                              Depending on the length of your contract you may
                                                                                                                  IN YOUR ROOM OR APARTMENT                              want to make an additional booking to stay with us
                                                         We will carry out full room & flat                                                                              over the summer. Please contact the Accommodation
  SUSTAINABLE LIVING                                     inspections at least three times during your
                                                                                                                  If your electricity goes off, please check the
                                                                                                                                                                         Team to discuss availability in the building and the
  We are committed to having a positive social                                                                    trip switches in your fuse box, located in your
                                                         tenancy period where we will check for                   bedroom or hallway.                                    weekly rent. For summer bookings we will require
  and environmental impact. We can achieve                                                                                                                               payment in full prior to the booking commencing
                                                         cleanliness, damage and missing items.
  this with your help and each Resident can                                                                                                                              and you may need to move to a different room.
                                                         This will cover your bedroom, en-suite and               If any of the switches are in the ‘off’ position,
  play their part.
                                                         any communal area within your apartment,                 reset them by simply turning them back on. If a
                                                         e.g. kitchen and hallway.                                bulb has blown, the electricity will come back on
  Take a look at our Sustainable Living Guide
  which can be found within the FAQs section
                                                         If on inspection the condition of your room/
  on our website.
                                                         communal areas is deemed to be unacceptable,
                                                         we will give you a week to tidy up.
21 | Your
20   KeepWelfare
          yourself Safe                                                      Back to Contents Page           Back to Contents Page                                21 | Keep Yourself Safe
  REGISTERING WITH A LOCAL DOCTOR                                                                                    YOUR FRONT DOOR KEY                             VISITORS
  It’s recommended that you register with a local GP (Doctor) whilst you are living away from home. If               Your safety and security is of utmost           Anyone wanting to visit you will need to
  you become ill, you will need to be registered with a doctor before you can get an appointment so this             importance to us. You will be given             contact you directly to alert you of their
  will help to save any delay in treatment. You can register with a GP by going to the doctor’s surgery              a key card or fob which will give you           presence. You will need to go down to
  and filling out a form. Our Accommodation Team will provide you with a list of local doctor’s surgeries.           access into the building, your shared           the front door of the building to let your
                                                                                                                     apartment and your own bedroom or               visitors into the building. Please escort
                                                                                                                     studio. You will also have access to the        your visitors in and out of the building at
  LATE NIGHT TRANSPORT                                                                                               social spaces with the same key card            all times.
  Always plan your night ahead and know how you are going to get back home. It’s a good idea to
                                                                                                                     or fob.
  carry a list of reputable taxi numbers in case you miss the last bus. Try to avoid walking home on
  your own after a night out.                                                                                        Please do not let anyone in that you            CCTV
                                                                                                                     don’t know or recognise.
                                                                                                                                     don’t recognise.
                                                                                                                                                  Don’t Don’t
                                                                                                                                                         be          The building is covered by CCTV for your
                                                                                                                                                                     safety and peace of mind. The footage can
  CRIME STOPPERS                                                                                                     be tempted
                                                                                                                     tempted   to let
                                                                                                                                   to let
                                                                                                                                      anyone
                                                                                                                                          anyone
                                                                                                                                               tailgate
                                                                                                                                                   tailgate
                                                                                                                                                                     only be viewed by trained and authorised
  To report a crime anonymously (and in situations which are not an emergency) call Crime Stoppers                   you into the building — if the person
                                                                                                                     is a Resident
                                                                                                                          tenant they
                                                                                                                                    theywill
                                                                                                                                          will
                                                                                                                                             have
                                                                                                                                               have
                                                                                                                                                  their
                                                                                                                                                     their
                                                                                                                                                         own
                                                                                                                                                           own       staff. members.
                                                                                                                                                                     team
  on 0800 555 111.
                                                                                                                     fob to let themselves in and if they
  REFERRAL OF MATTERS TO THE POLICE                                                                                  have forgotten it they can call the
  We will offer support and advice to any resident regarding matters of criminal conduct which they feel             Accommodation Team. We advise this              KEEPING YOURSELF SAFE
  should be reported to the police. Where an offence has been committed against a Resident or against                for everybody’s safety and security.            •   Always lock your door (especially late
  Fresh Student Living itself, we will report the matter to the police. Where the victim(s) of an alleged                                                                at night) or if you leave your room.
  crime does not wish to report the matter to the police, but the matter has been reported to our team,              If you damage or lose your key/access           •   Be vigilant with items such as laptops,
  the Accommodation Manager will make a decision of whether or not to inform the police on behalf of                 fob, you will be responsible for the                mobile phones, game devices and other
  the Resident. Only in exceptional circumstances will we report a matter to the police against the wishes           replacement cost for corresponding                  high value goods.
  of the victim(s). It is a legal requirement for incidents relating to the prevention of terrorism and the          locks, new keys, and/or replacement             •   Never lend others your fob as this is
  protection of children to be reported to the police.                                                               of the fob. If your fob or key is lost              unique to you and will incur charges if
                                                                                                                     or stolen, you must notify Reception                mislaid.
                                                                                                                     immediately to prevent unauthorised
                                                                                                                     access to the building and your room.

                                                                                                                     GROUND FLOOR ROOMS
                                                                                                                     If you’re in a ground floor room or room which is easily accessible from the ground,
                                                                                                                     we recommend the following tips to maximise security:
                                                                                                                         • Keep your curtains/blinds drawn when you are out.
                                                                                                                         • Ensure windows are locked closed when you are out.
                                                                                                                         • The restrictors on your window will protect you when you’re in the room.
                                                                                                                         • Keep valuables out of site and out of reach from the window.

                                                                                                                     PERSONAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN (PEEPs)
                                                                                                                     Any Resident who feels they may need assistance to safely and quickly evacuate the building
                                                                                                                     in the event of an emergency should alert Reception at the beginning of their tenancy.
                                                                                                                     Arrangements can be put in place to aid your safe exit from the building depending on your
                                                                                                                     specific needs. The PEEP will then be agreed with you within two weeks of arrival. For more
                                                                                                                     information please contact the Accommodation Team.
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    WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY                                                                                 在紧急情况下的应对措施
    Hopefully you’ll never need it but below is a quick guide on what you should do in
    an emergency.
                                                                                                               我们希望公寓内的住户可以一直安心、安全地生活。为了以防万一,我们将紧急情况和
    Some of the information may be particularly useful to our international students,                          注意事项写在这里供大家参考。
    but everyone should take a look and familiarise themselves with the information.
                                                                                                               请记住,如果您对以下信息有任何疑问,请和我们公寓的工作人员及时进行沟通。
    Remember if you are unsure about any of the information listed below please speak
    to the on site Accommodation Team.
                                                                                                               火警
                                                                                                               如果您发现任何火源,请立即拨打消防电话999进行求助。我们的公寓在设计的时候安
    FIRE SERVICE                                                                                               装了防火警报装置。如果您的楼层有任何火源,火警会自动响起。当您听到警报时,应
    If you discover a Fire, call 999 and ask for the Fire Service.                                             当立即离开公寓,前往集合地点。请不要随意奔跑或留在公寓内收拾个人物品。

    If a fire is detected on your floor, the fire alarm will activate. On hearing the alarm you                任何故意触发火警装置的行为一经被发现,都有可能被收取服务费用。
    must leave the building and go straight to the assembly point. Do not run or stop to collect
    your belongings.
                                                                                                               救护车

                                                                                                               如果有人忽然身体不适,请及时拨打999呼叫救护车。请在公寓门口等待救护人员到来并
    AMBULANCE                                                                                                  且帮忙护送伤员。
    If someone has had a serious accident, call 999 and ask for an Ambulance. Ensure that                      以下几种情况应该呼叫救护车:
    someone is designated to meet the ambulance at the entrance of the building and to
    escort them to the injured person.                                                                         -有人昏厥或失去意识
    Situations when an ambulance should be called include:                                                     -有人流血不止
                                                                                                               -有人疑似骨折
     • If   someone is unconscious or has slipped in and out of consciousness                                  -有人身受重伤
     • If   someone is bleeding heavily                                                                        -有人呼吸困难
     • If   you suspect broken bones                                                                           -有人被严重烧伤
     • If   someone has a deep wound                                                                           -有人有严重的过敏反应
     • If   someone has difficulty breathing
     • If   someone has severe burns
     • If   someone has a severe allergic reaction
                                                                                                               英国国家医疗服务体系 111
    NHS 111
    The NHS 111 service is available 24 hours a day. You can call 111 when you need                            NHS(英国国家医疗服务)电话24小时可用。如果您需要非紧急医疗救助可以拨打111,紧
    medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. You can call them from any phone by dialling               急医疗救助请拨打999。您使用任何电话都可以拨通111。更多详情请参见
    111. For more details visit www.111.nhs.uk or www.nhs.uk.                                                  www.111.nhs.uk or www.nhs.uk.

    FIRE ALARM TESTS                                    ASSEMBLY POINT                                        火警测试                   我们的火警安全集合地点是:
                                                        The assembly point in the event of a fire is          我们每周进行火警测试的时           Lime street station steps.
    We test the fire alarms every
    Wednesday at 3pm.                                   Lime street station steps.                            间是:
                                                                                                              Wednesday at 3pm.
21 | Your Welfare
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   NEED TO TALK?
   The wellbeing of our Residents is our priority. We know that where you choose to live plays a
   massive role in your overall University/College experience, from offering opportunities to make
                                                                                                           THE FRESH STUDENT LIVING STUDENT PORTAL
   friends to providing the right environment to cook, study and sleep. Being away from home can
   make for a challenging time. If you are struggling to settle into your new life, don’t do it on         The Student Portal is an online system that gives you access to important information
   your own. You can talk to a member of the Accommodation Team who will be happy to listen and            about your stay with Fresh Student Living.
   put you in touch with someone who can help.
                                                                                                           You can find your Tenancy Agreement, booking details and financial statement. You can also
   NIGHTLINE                                                                                               complete your inventory, log maintenance requests, pay your rent, refer a friend and even
   Fresh Student Living have partnered with Nightline to offer our students further ‘out of hours’         rebook your room for next year.
   support. Nightline is a term time anonymous, non-advisory listening and information service
   run by students for students. The highly trained student volunteers offer support for all students
                                                                                                                  To access the student portal please visit:
   and everything you discuss with them is confidential.
                                                                                                                  https://online.freshstudentliving.co.uk/Student
   Please see the posters at your sites for details of the local Nightline contact information
   or visit nightline.ac.uk                                                                                You will need the email address you registered with and your application reference
                                                                                                           number. Once you have logged into the Student Portal you may change your password
   There is also lots of helpful advice and contact details on our website                                 on the ‘Change Password’ page.

                                                                                                           If you have any questions about the Student Portal please come and see us at Reception.
   STUDENT WELFARE
   Mental Health Support:
   Liverpool John Moores University | 0151 231 3579
   University of Liverpool | +44 (0)20 8519 2122
   Liverpool Hope University | 0151 291 3427

   Disability Helpline:
   Liverpool John Moores University | 0151 231 3164/3165
   University of Liverpool | 0151 794 4714 / 5117
   Liverpool Hope University | 0151 291 3427

   Students Union Advice Centre:
   Liverpool John Moores University | 0151 231 4900
   University of Liverpool | 0151 794 6868
   Liverpool Hope University | 0151 291 3707

   Students Money Advice:
   Liverpool John Moores University | 0151 231 3153/ 3154
   University of Liverpool | 0151 794 5863
   Liverpool Hope University | 0151 291 3435
   Chaplaincy and Pastoral Services | 0151 706 2828

   OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS
   Samaritans | 0845 790 90 90 | samaritans.org
   Student Loans Company | 0300 555 0505 | slc.co.uk
   Sexual Health | 0131 536 1070 | nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/
   Victim Support | 0845 30 30 900 | victimsupport.org.uk
   Alcoholics Anonymous | 0845 769 75 55 | alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
   British Pregnancy Advisory | 03457 30 40 30 | bpas.org
   Debtline | 0808 808 40 00 | nationaldebtline.org
   Drugs Advice & Helpline | 0800 77 66 00 | talktofrank.com
   Young Minds | If you need urgent help text YM to 85258 | youngminds.org.uk
26 | Fire Safety                                                              Back to Contents Page               Back to Contents Page                                       27 | The Financial Bit
  FIRE PREVENTION                                                                                                      HOW TO PAY
                                                                                                                       Paying your rent is simple and can be done online 24 hours a day. Just log into the Student Portal and
  Our building has been designed for your safety in the event of a fire. Every Resident has a
                                                                                                                       select the Financials tab where you can review your financial statement and make rent payments.You
  responsibility to ensure that they familiarise themselves with their buildings safety features, exits
                                                                                                                       can pay with a Debit or Credit Card.
  and evacuation procedures as soon as possible after moving in.
  Fire blankets are available in each shared kitchen and studio in the event of a pan fire.                            Your rent instalments will be due on the dates listed on your Tenancy Agreement. Please make sure
                                                                                                                       you meet these payment dates.
  Please familiarise yourself with the Fire Assembly Point located on the large steps outside Lime Street
  Station                                                                                                              If you are able to pay your full years rent prior to the tenancy start date (for contracts starting in
                                                                                                                       September only) you will receive a 2% discount. Please contact the Accommodation Team for more
  ROOM FIRE DOORS                                                                                                      information.
  Each room is fitted with a fire door which acts as fire safety protection for at least 30 minutes.                   Payments can also be made by bank transfer or, for International Students, via TransferMate.
  Interference with the automatic door closer or attaching anything to your room door, e.g. an over door
  hanger is prohibited as it will compromise the fire resistance. Your room door is to be kept shut at all times
  to maintain fire safety and personal security in the building. Should a fault occur with this door or any fire       FUTURE PAY
  door in your accommodation, it should be brought to the attention of Reception immediately.                          FuturePay is an internet based equivalent of a traditional standing order or direct debit, but instead of
                                                                                                                       the payment coming out of your bank, it is taken from your card. Once you have set up your FuturePay
                                                                                                                       agreement with our online Card Merchant ‘Worldpay’, your instalments will be taken automatically
          FIRE ALARM TESTS                                                                                             from your card on the dates listed in your Tenancy Agreement.
          We test the fire alarms every
          Wednesday at 3pm.                                                                                            The option to sign up to FuturePay is offered each time you make a payment to Worldpay. We
                                                                                                                       recommend that you sign up to this service whilst making your first payment to avoid missing future
  The test can be recognised as a long burst of the fire alarm sirens. This is the only time evacuation is not         dates.
  mandatory. To ensure all Residents know how to use fire escape routes and find the fire assembly point,
  we hold a fire drill each term. This will not be announced in advance and the full cooperation of Residents is       BANK TRANSFER
  expected as if it were a real alarm. During an evacuation, no Resident may re-enter the building until the all       If you plan to pay by bank transfer, please ensure the amount you pay covers all bank charges (you
  clear has been given by the Accommodation Manager.                                                                   will be liable for any charges made by your and our bank) to ensure Fresh Student Living receive the
                                                                                                                       full amount payable. Please contact the Reception Team for our bank account details. You will need
  PREVENTING FALSE ALARMS                                                                                              to quote your full name and application reference number in the reference of all bank transfers so we
  ‘False’ alarms waste the valuable time of Fire Service and can also endanger lives. Any Resident(s) found            know who the payment has been made by. Bank Transfers may take between 7-10 working days to clear
  activating the fire alarm maliciously or as a result of not following our rules will be required to meet with        in our bank account. Therefore, you must send any transfers in enough time for them to clear into our
  the Accommodation Manager and may face financial re-charges that are levied by the Fire Service.                     account by the due date stipulated in your Tenancy Agreement.

                                                                                                                       TRANSFERMATE
  TAMPERING WITH FIRE EQUIPMENT                                                                                        International Students can choose to pay via TransferMate which allows you to make international
  Fire equipment such as smoke alarms and door closers are in place throughout the building for                        payments to Fresh Student Living free of charge whilst receiving competitive foreign exchange rates.
  all Resident’s safety. Tampering with this equipment puts everyone’s lives at risk. Should a Resident                Where TransferMate has a local bank account, they will eliminate the international banking charges
  (or guest) tamper with the fire equipment, an engineer will immediately be called to check the                       usually associated with international payments. Visit https://transfermateeducation.com/ for more
  equipment is working correctly and carry out any repairs resulting from the damage. All such repairs                 information.
  and call out costs will be charged to the Resident(s) concerned.
                                                                                                                       Residents are advised to check which payment option is the best for them.
  If any incident appears to be a criminal offence, we will also refer the matter to the police.
                                                                                                                       SETTING UP A UK BANK ACCOUNT
  HOW CAN YOU HELP TO AVOID FIRE ALARM ACTIVATIONS                                                                     If you would like to set up a UK Bank Account when you arrive just let the Accommodation Team know.
  1. Please do not dry anything on the heaters.                                                                        They will be able to provide you with the details of the local banking facilities, however we suggest you
                                                                                                                       check them out first to make sure that you choose the bank that suits you best. You will need to make an
  2. Always make sure your shower room door is closed when showering.
                                                                                                                       appointment at the branch of your chosen bank which your Accommodation Team can help you with.
  3. Always use the extractor fan when cooking with the the hob or oven.                                               You will need to take some identification (ID) with you:
  4. Never wedge any door open, especially a kitchen door.
                                                                                                                        • Your Passport
  5. Do not use deodorant or other sprays adjacent to fire alarm detectors.
                                                                                                                        • Letter from University/College to prove you are a student
  6. Do not direct hairdryers or fans directly at the fire alarm detectors.                                             • Copy of your Tenancy Agreement — your Accommodation Team can provide a copy or you can print
                                                                                                                          one via your Student Portal
                                                                                                                       At the appointment the bank will advise you on the best account which should not have any charges.
                                                                                                                       The bank will then send you your bank card and your pin number separately (keep them safe).
28 | Your Tenancy Agreement                                           Back to Contents Page     Back to Contents Page                  29 | Maintenance And Repairs
    YOUR TENANCY                                                                                          REPORTING REPAIRS
    Your tenancy agreement is an Assured Short-hold Tenancy. This means you have a right to               Repairs and maintenance reporting couldn’t be easier. Just report any requests you may have
    stay in your room/studio until the end of the agreed tenancy period. We cannot evict you              on the Maintenance Log via the Student Portal. This can be done from the comfort of your
    without a court order. When you signed your Tenancy Agreement you made a legally                      own room, or on the go 24 hours a day.
    binding agreement with Fresh Student Living to keep to the terms and have accepted
    the responsibilities of the agreement.                                                                We aim to assess requests within the following timescales:

    We expect you to:                                                                                      Emergency repairs within 24 hours of being reported
     • Pay your rent at the agreed time                                                                    An emergency repair is any repair required to avoid danger to the health and safety of
     • Look after your accommodation and keep all areas clean                                              residents. E.g. No power supply, overflow of sewage.
     • Behave appropriately within the building and surrounding areas
     • Be respectful to other residents                                                                    Urgent repairs within 5 working days of being reported
                                                                                                           An urgent repair is any repair which materially affects the comfort or convenience of the
    We will:                                                                                               customer. E.g. Broken handrails, faulty electrical fittings such as the microwave.
     • Carry out repairs within the property and ensure it is a safe and secure place to live
     • Keep the communal areas clean                                                                       General repairs within 28 days of being reported
     • Carry out regular health and safety checks of the building                                          A general repair is any repair not falling into the two above categories. E.g. Single electric
                                                                                                           light or power point failure within room, sticking doors or windows.

    TERMINATION OF YOUR TENANCY                                                                           We normally provide you with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice if we require access to your
    As a tenant on a fixed term Assured Short-hold Tenancy you do not have the right to end               accommodation to carry out a repair. Please note that in the case of emergency we may
    your tenancy early even if you later are no longer a student. Fresh Student Living can                require immediate access to your accommodation.
    seek repossession of your tenancy if you fail to pay your rent or breach the terms of your
    Tenancy Agreement however you will still maintain responsibility for your rent payments.
                                                                                                          WATER LEAKS OR FLOODS                                 ELECTRICAL FAILURE
                                                                                                          Water leaks can be extremely damaging                 If you have an electrical failure,
                                                                                                          to your room and inconvenient for                     check to see who else has the
                                                                                                          residents in surrounding flats. If water              same problem – is it other
                                                                                                          is leaking into electrical fittings, this             apartments, the entire building
                                                                                                          can be very dangerous. If you spot a leak:            or the whole street? If the entire
                                                                                                                                                                street is in blackout this means
                                                                                                          • Call the Accommodation Team                         that this situation is out of our
                                                                                                            immediately.                                        control. Power cuts of this nature
                                                                                                                                                                usually last a maximum of 2 hours.
                                                                                                          • Try and catch the water in a
                                                                                                            container to avoid further damage.                  If you are the only one who is
                                                                                                                                                                experiencing power failure, please
                                                                                                          • Do not touch electrical sockets                     let Reception or the Out of Hours
                                                                                                            or devices.                                         team know and they will investigate.
                                                                                                                                                                All other power failures should be
                                                                                                          If the water to your apartment or building            reported to the Accommodation
                                                                                                          has been turned off, please check that you            Team or to the Out of Hours
                                                                                                          have closed all taps and ensure that the plug         emergency telephone number.
                                                                                                          is not left in, in the sink in the kitchen or
                                                                                                          your en-suite.
30 | How To Report A Maintenance Request                        Back to Contents Page                                      31 | Your Feedback
                                  Back to Contents Page
    VISIT
    HTTPS://ONLINE.FRESHSTUDENTLIVING.CO.UK/STUDENT                     CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
                                                                        We always want to hear feedback from our customers as we believe it’s the only way
    LOG INTO THE STUDENT PORTAL                                         we can continue to improve our service.
    USING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBER
                                                                        Our commitment to you:
                                                                         • We endeavour to provide a good service at all times, however we accept
                                                                           that on occasions we do not always get things right.
                                                                         • We have a positive approach to complaints and regard them as an opportunity
                                                                           to receive feedback on our services.
                                                                         • We will strive to resolve complaints at the earliest opportunity.
                                                                         • We will respond to all queries and complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
                                                                         • We will endeavour to reach a satisfactory conclusion for both parties.
     FOLLOW THESE STEPS
       1. CHECK YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR ‘TO DO LIST’                     • We will continually review the service we provide following feedback we
                                                                           receive and we will make changes and improvements where necessary.
       2. CLICK ON THE ENTER BUTTON UNDER BOOKINGS
                                                                         • We will carry out an annual customer satisfaction survey via a third party provider
                                                                           to establish satisfaction levels among our customers.

                                                                         Each year, we participate
                                                                         in this national survey.
                                                                         Look out for news on
                                                                         when it’s time to
        3. YOU SHOULD THEN SEE A WHEEL OF ICONS.                         complete it.
        4. SELECT THE ORANGE ICON

                                                                        COMPLAINTS
                                                                        PROCEDURE
                                                                        We want you to love your time
                                                                        living with us but there may be
                                                                        times when we don’t always get
        5. YOU CAN THEN LOG YOUR MAINTENANCE REQUEST                    it 'right'. We take all complaints
                                                                        seriously and will try our best to
                                                                        fix any issues first time.

                                                                        If you need help and advice
                                                                        about how to complain or about
                                                                        our complaints procedure please
                                                                        refer to the FAQ’s on our website,
                                                                        under the 'Living With Fresh'
                                                                        section and 'What do I do if I am
                                                                        not totally satisfied?'.
32 | Moving Out                                                             Back to Contents Page
  TENANCY LENGTH
  Your tenancy length is outlined on your Tenancy Agreement. If you want to move out before the end
  of your Tenancy Agreement you will need to find a replacement student to take over your room. As the
  tenant of the room you are responsible for the payment of rent until another tenant is found, therefore
  it is advised that you find a student to take over your room as soon as possible. A £35 administration fee
  will apply.
  We hope that you don’t need, or want to leave us before the end of your tenancy, but if your
  circumstances change please speak to the Accommodation Team.

  CHECK OUT
  We know it’s a long way off, but it’s important to let you know what will happen at the end of the
  tenancy. You will need to book a ‘Check Out’ Inspection with the Accommodation Team. They will inspect
  the room fixtures and fittings against the initial inventory which you completed. It’s really important that
  you are present for the end of tenancy inspection. If you don’t attend, it will be very difficult for you to
  challenge the inspection and any charges for damage, disposal of refuse, or any abandoned items.

      There are a few requirements for your last day:
      • Your room needs to be clear of all belongings by 10am
      • You must return all keys, cards and fobs to Reception
      • You must make sure your room is clear of all of your possessions
      • Your room must be clean before you leave (you will be charged for cleaning if it isn’t)

  Property left in the room after you have vacated, or upon the expiry of the Tenancy Agreement, is
  considered abandoned and will be disposed of immediately. Due to limited space, we cannot store
  personal items left behind. Requests for extended checkout times may be made in advance and will
  be subject to the availability of the room. Approval for an extended check-out will be made at the
  sole discretion of the Accommodation Manager.

  TENANCY DEPOSIT SCHEME
  We will automatically register your Tenancy Deposit into the relevant Tenancy Deposit Scheme.

  At the end of your tenancy you will receive an email from the Accommodation Team notifying you to
  logon to your student portal and complete your end of year process, agreeing to any applicable deposit
  refund and completing your bank details to confirm which account you want your refund to be sent to.
  Please do this as quickly as possible to prevent any delay in the deposit being returned to you. We will
  refund into a UK bank account free of charge, but if we have to refund via IBAN to an international
  account we will deduct the bank charges from the refund.

  Once your official tenancy end date has passed, your deposit will be returned (minus any charges for
  damages if applicable) within 10 days of accepting your end of year via the student portal. If you move
  out before your official tenancy end date, your deposit will not be returned any earlier.

  FIVE NINE LIVING
  Did you know that as well as managing student accommodation, Fresh Property Group also manage
  private rental accommodation in a number of locations? If you are in your final year of University/
  College and want to take that next step into renting accommodation but want to be sure you’ll be
  looked after, check out our website at fivenineliving.co.uk
  Just because you are no longer a student doesn’t mean you have to stop living the ‘Fresh’ way!
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