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OPTIMA
TENANCY HANDBOOK
2018 - 2019
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WELCOME HOME
Hello,
Thank you for booking your accommodation with Fresh Student Living – we’ll do our very best to
ensure that you have a fantastic stay. It’s not long now until you arrive, so we’ve put together
this handbook so you can find out more about your new home at Optima.
We know you have a lot of information to read, but please take some time to read this
handbook, it contains lots of information about your new home and the services we provide.
This booklet includes:
• Our contact details and facilities
• Key points about your tenancy
• What to bring with you
• What to do in an emergency
If we’ve missed anything out then please give us a call or send us an email. We also recommend
that you follow us on Facebook and Twitter, as we use these to fill you in on the latest
information.
Please remember that you’ll also need to complete the online induction checklist before you
arrive. So if you’ve not done so already, log in to the Fresh Student Portal using your reference
number and email address and it will guide you through the short process.
If you have any questions just let us know, otherwise we look forward to meeting you very soon!
Carys Jarvis,
Accommodation Manager
STAY IN TOUCH
01509 277206
07787 578 796
optima@freshstudentliving.co.uk
freshstudentliving.co.uk/optima
OptimaLoughborough
@OptimaLoughboro
OptimaLoughborough
FreshStudentLiv
CONTENTS THE ESSENTIALS
YOUR NEW ADDRESS
PAGE 5 Your Flat/Room Number, Optima, Greenclose Lane, Loughborough, LE11 5AS
THE ESSENTIALS
PAGE 6 OPENING HOURS
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE The Accommodation Team is available during the below hours. If the office is unmanned
during these hours, please use the emergency mobile number below to contact staff.
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WHEN YOU ARRIVE Monday - Friday : 8:30am - 5pm
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STAYING CONNECTED
OUT OF OFFICE HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER
In case of an emergency you can contact someone outside of office hours on our
PAGE 11 emergency number. You might like to save important contact numbers like this on
LIVING WITH US your mobile phone so you always have it to hand.
07787 578 796
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THE STUDENT PORTAL
THE ON SITE TEAM
PAGE 13 The on site Accommodation Team are available to ensure you enjoy your stay, whether
THE FINANCIAL BIT it be managing your account, running social events or sorting your post. The details for
the team at Optima are available on our website under www.freshstudentliving.co.uk
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THE SERIOUS STUFF HOW TO FIND US
Here’s is a map of our location. We’re in the very centre of Loughborough behind
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Sainsbury’s and next to the Schofield complex. We’re the building with the stone
PEACE OF MIND
archway and the Fresh Student Living flag!
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BEFORE YOU ARRIVE WHEN YOU ARRIVE
PREPARING TO MOVE IN - INDUCTION ON ARRIVAL
Before you arrive you will need to pay your first rent instalment. Dates for this can be You will receive an introduction email before you arrive, it’s a good idea to bring a
found on your Tenancy Agreement. You can check the dates and make the payment on copy with you, it details what to do when you arrive and offers advice and guidance
the Student Portal. See page 12 for details of the Student Portal. on travel and parking.
Before you arrive you will also need do the following via the Student Portal; When you first arrive please come to reception and remember to bring with you the
• Complete your Induction. below so we can give you your key;
• Upload a passport style photo to your profile.
• Book your move in slot. That way we’ll know when to expect you and we can make • Proof of being a student (e.g. a confirmation letter from your University, College or Language School)
sure your room is ready and waiting for your arrival! • Photo ID (Passport or Driving Licence)
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU PLEASE DON’T BRING We will then give you a tour of the property and help you settle in. If you aren’t sure
Your room is fully furnished but you will • Fridges (including mini-fridges) how things work, just ask a member of the team.
need to bring your own: • Deep fat fryers/Chip pans
• Bedding • Candles/Incense If you know you will be arriving out of office hours, please let us know so we can
• PC or Laptop • Large pieces of furniture make sure someone is available to welcome you to your new home.
• Towels (it may not fit in your room
• Coat hangers and you will then have
• Toiletries nowhere to store it)
YOUR ROOM
You’ve got your keys, it’s time to settle into your room. You will need to complete
• Toilet paper • Portable electric heaters
the “Inventory’ on the Student Portal within 48 hours of your arrival.
• Studios: kitchen pieces (plates, • Pets
cutlery, kettle, toaster, pans and
If you do not complete the form, any damaged or missing items will be deemed to
microwaveable dishes)
be your responsibility.
• Iron and Ironing Board
KIT YOURSELF OUT! YOUR NEIGHBOURS
Don’t forget you can order a range of kitchen and bedding packs online before you If you’re in a shared flat, it’s usually a good idea to take some time to introduce
arrive - and there’s 10% off if you use the code FRESH10 at the checkout! yourself to your new flatmates or neighbours, if they’re around. Remember, everyone
Find out more at: www.unikitout.com/collections/fresh-student-living. is new, so don’t be shy!
Make sure you look out for our social events on Facebook – that way you can keep up
TENANCY DEPOSIT SCHEME to date with our exciting introduction activities and events.
Your Booking Fee converts to a Damage Deposit once your tenancy commences.
The Damage Deposit is refundable at the end of your tenancy, less any deductions We want you to make your room your own, but please don’t use sticky tape,
for damage or charges due. This is safeguarded by the Tenancy Deposit Protection ‘blu-tack’ or similar adhesive, stick pins, nails or screws into the walls.
Scheme. You can find out more about the Tenancy Deposit Scheme here
www.tenancydepositscheme.com.
DON’T FORGET...
Please bring photo ID (Passport or Driving Licence) with you when you come to pick
up your keys!
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STAY CONNECTED
YOUR INTERNET
ASK4 provide your wired broadband and WiFi connection. Their market leading broadband
gives you access to the UK’s fastest speeds and is backed up by a support team if you
need any help. To contact ASK4 directly please call the support team on 0114 303 3232
(Multilingual and operates 24/7) or email support@ask4.com.
You are able to connect at least 5 devices to the network at one time and you get up to
30Mbps free which should be great for most of you. If you like, you can upgrade to a higher
connection or take advantage of additional internet services.
To find out more about your internet connection please take a look at their website.
www.onlinelifestyle.ask4.com.
Download the free ASK4 app today to manage your account and access a host of user guides
with one click. Just search “ASK4” in the App Store or Google Play.
YOUR TV
Remember, if you bring a TV with you (or if you are watching catch-up TV, such as iPlayer or
live TV online) you’ll need to have a valid TV Licence too.
POST
Letter boxes are located in the reception area. If you’ve been sent a parcel that doesn’t fit
in the letter box we’ll put a slip in there to let you know. You can then come and sign for
the delivery in reception during office hours. Please bring your ID with you when collecting
parcels.If you lose your letterbox key there is a charge of £25 for a replacement.
LAUNDRY
There is a coin laundry located on the ground floor next to the Bicycle store. Instructions
on how to use the machines can be found in the laundry room, if you are unsure do not
hesitate to ask one of the team.
CAR PARKING
Unfortunately, we cannot offer customer car parking on site. Due to local planning
restrictions all customer cars are strongly discouraged to be used in the town and to be
parked at the property. Your visitors can park in bays close to Optima, please make sure you
check for any restrictions.
BIKE STORE
The bike store is located on the ground floor opposite the laundry. Please make sure you
bring a lock or method of securing your bicycle to the rack.
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LIVING WITH US
HOUSE RULES ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
We think we’re pretty easy going, but The use of illegal substances is not
there are a few rules that we’d ask you permitted at Optima. If we have reason
to stick to, for your own safety and the to believe that you are using or passing
comfort of others. illegal substances to others, we will
take the following action:
WINDOW RESTRICTORS • Report you to the Police
Window restrictors are installed in the
• Report you to the University
accommodation for your protection.
You are not permitted to tamper with or • Serve a warning notice detailing
remove restrictors at any time. If we have future action that will be taken if
to re-instate window restrictors there will the incident
be a recharge to you. is repeated
• Support any police action/
SMOKING prosecution
The building is a smoke-free zone, this This could result in your tenancy being
includes your bedroom, bathroom and terminated and losing the right to your
kitchen, as well as any communal area and Tenancy with us.
outside underneath windows, or on the We do not condone the use of Legal
roads, paths or pavements immediately Highs in any of our properties. In the
outside the building. This includes the use event of a customer using Legal Highs
of e-cigarettes. action could be taken if a customer’s
behaviour is deemed inappropriate
or anti-social as a result of their use.
NOISE & ANTI-SOCIAL Please note we will not accept delivery
BEHAVIOUR of any legal high substance at any of our
We want you to enjoy living with us but we property. The production,
ask that you respect your fellow residents distribution, sale and supply of
and keep noise to a minimum especially legal highs is now an offence that
between the hours of 11pm-8am and during is punishable by up to seven years
exam periods, that way we can make the in prison, after the Psychoactive
building a pleasant and enjoyable place for Substances Act was brought into effect
everyone. on 26 May 2016.
PETS SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Fresh Student Living operate a strict no
We are committed to having a positive
pet policy. With the exception of guide
social and environmental impact. We
dogs, you are not permitted to keep pets
can achieve this with your help by
or allow any pets of any kind into the
focussing on:
building.
• Reducing energy consumption
• Preserving water supplies
OVERNIGHT GUESTS
You may have occasional overnight guests. • Reducing waste
Please do not invite someone to stay for • Reducing our carbon footprint
more than 3 consecutive nights and out of For tips on how to help us refer to our
courtesy always consult with your flatmates Sustainable Living Guide, on the Living
first. All visitors must be signed in and out With Fresh section of the FAQ’s on our
at reception. website.
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THE STUDENT PORTAL THE FINANCIAL BIT
THE FRESH STUDENT LIVING STUDENT PORTAL HOW TO PAY
Paying your rent is simple and can be done online 24 hours a day. You can pay your
The Student Portal is an online system that gives you access to important information rent by logging into the Student Portal and selecting the Financials tab, here you can
about your stay with Fresh Student Living. review your financial statement and make rent payments. You can pay with a Debit
or Credit Card.
You can find your Tenancy Agreement, booking details and financial statement. You can also
complete your inventory, log maintenance requests, pay your rent, refer a friend and even PAY TO STUDY
rebook your room for next year. You can also pay via Pay to Study. Pay to Study allows you to make your international
payments to Fresh Student Living free of charge while receiving competitive foreign
To access the student portal please visit: exchange rates. Where Pay to Study has a local bank account, Pay to Study will
www.freshstudentliving.co.uk/studentportal eliminate the international banking charges usually associated with international
payments.
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 For more information and to make a payment please visit
on the ‘Change Password’ page. www.freshstudentliving.paytostudy.com
If you have any questions about the Student Portal please come and see us at reception. FUTURE PAY
FuturePay is an internet based equivalent of a traditional standing order or direct
debit facility, but instead of the payment coming out of your bank account 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 from your card
on the future due dates.
For further details of how FuturePay works visit
www.worldpay.com
SETTING UP A UK BANK ACCOUNT
If you would like to set up a UK Bank Account when you arrive just let the
Accommodation Team know. They will be able to provide you with the details of the
local banking facilities, we suggest you check them out first to make sure you are
happy.
You will need to make an appointment at the branch of your chosen bank. You will
need to take some identification (ID) with you:
• Your Passport
• Letter from University/College to prove you are a student
• Copy of your Tenancy Agreement – your Accommodation Team can provide a copy
or you can print via your Student Portal
At the appointment the bank will advise you on the best account, it should not have
any charges. The bank will then send you your bank card and your pin number
separately (keep them safe).
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THE SERIOUS STUFF
YOUR TENANCY
Your tenancy agreement is an Assured Short-hold Tenancy. This means you have a
right to stay in your room/studio until the end of the agreed tenancy period. We
cannot evict you without a court order. When you signed your tenancy agreement
you made a legally binding agreement with Fresh Student Living to keep to the
terms and have accepted the responsibilities of the agreement.
We expect you to:
• Pay your rent at the agreed time
• Look after your accommodation and keep all areas clean
• Behave appropriately within the building and surrounding areas
• Be respectful to other residents
We will:
• Carry out repairs within the property and ensure it is a safe and secure place to live
• Keep the communal areas clean
• Carry out regular health and safety checks
ROOM & FLAT INSPECTIONS
You are responsible for cleaning your room, bathroom and kitchen. We will carry out
full room and flat inspections at least three times during your tenancy period where
we will check for cleanliness, damage and for missing items.
At each inspection you will be informed if there is to be a charge for repairs and
cosmetic restoration works. You will be invoiced for recharges for the first two
inspections and on the final inspection a deduction will be made from your deposit.
The recharges for cleaning, damages and missing items can be found at the end
of this handbook. At the end of your tenancy you will be expected to leave your
accommodation clean, remove all rubbish and leave all fixtures and fittings as you
originally found them.
TERMINATION OF YOUR TENANCY
As a tenant on a fixed term Assured Short-hold Tenancy you do not have the right
to end your tenancy early even if you later are no longer a student. Fresh Student
Living can seek repossession of your tenancy if you fail to pay your rent or breach
the terms of your Tenancy Agreement.
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PEACE OF MIND HOW TO REPORT A
MAINTENANCE REQUEST
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE VISIT
Repairs and maintenance reporting couldn’t be easier, just report any requests you WWW.FRESHSTUDENTLIVING.CO.UK/STUDENTPORTAL
may have on the maintenance log via the Student Portal. This can be done from the
comfort of your own room, or on the go 24 hours a day. We aim to assess requests
within the following timescales:
LOG INTO THE STUDENT PORTAL
Emergency repairs within 24 hours of being reported USING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBER
An emergency repair is any repair required to avoid danger to the health and
safety of residents. E.g. No power supply, overflow of sewage.
Urgent repairs within 5 working days of being reported
An urgent repair is any repair which materially affects the comfort or
convenience of the customer. E.g. Broken handrails, faulty electrical fittings
such as the microwave.
General repairs within 28 days of being reported
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.
We normally provide you with a minimum of 24 hours notice if we require access
to your accommodation to carry out a repair. Please note that in the case of
emergency we may require immediate access to your accommodation. FOLLOW THESE STEPS
1. SELECT RESIDENT ADMINISTRATION
WATER LEAKS OR FLOODS ELECTRICAL FAILURE
2. LOG MAINTENANCE REQUESTS
Water leaks can be extremely damaging If you have an electrical failure,
to your home and inconvenient for check to see who else has the same 3. ADD NEW
residents in surrounding flats. If water is problem – is it other flats, the 4. COMPLETE THE FORM
leaking into electrical fittings, this can entire building or the whole street?
be very dangerous. If you spot a leak: If the entire street is in blackout 5. SELECT SUBMIT
this means that this situation is out 6. WE WILL DO THE REST!
• Call the Accommodation Team of our control. Power cuts of this
immediately. 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.
If the water to your flat or building has
been turned off, please check that you All other power failures should be
have closed all taps and ensure that reported to the Accommodation
the plug is not left in, in the sink in the Team or to the emergency
kitchen or your en suite. telephone number.
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CIRCUIT LAUNDRY
HOW TO USE THE LAUNDRY ROOM - COIN LAUNDRY
• Make sure you have the correct change.
• We accept 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins
WASHING GUIDE
• Open door - Do a quick visual check of the drum to
ensure there is no residue or substance remaining from
the previous user.
• Put the detergent (powder or tablet) into the bottom of
the drum.
• Load the washer
• Close the door
• Insert coins
• Select wash cycle
• Press start button to begin
HOW TO VIDEOS AND FAQS
You can also find some useful tips and ‘How To’ videos on
the Circuit laundry website as well as frequently asked
questions.
www.circuit.co.uk/how-to-use-videos
www.circuit.co.uk/i-want-to-do-my-laundry/laundry-help
CONTACT CIRCUIT LAUNDRY
If the Circuit Laundry’s FAQ’s page doesn’t answer your
query then you can get in touch with them using their
Laundry card form or by calling them on 01422 820360 or
0800 032 0070 (8.30am - 5pm Monday – Friday.)
If you notice a fault with the machines please let your accommodation team know.
18 19SAFETY MATTERS 安全须知
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
注意事项写在这里供大家参考。
Some of the information may be particularly useful to our international students,
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。
Our building has been designed for your safety in the event of a fire. If a fire is 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。
detected on your floor, the fire alarm will activate. On hearing the alarm you must
leave the building and go straight to the assembly point. Do not run or stop to
collect your belongings. 救护车
Any person found to deliberately set off alarms or to tamper with fire equipment, 如果有人忽然身体不适，请及时拨打999呼叫消防车。请在公寓门口等待救护人员到来并
且帮忙护送伤员。
may face financial re-charges that are levied by the Fire Service.
以下几种情况应该呼叫救护车：
AMBULANCE -有人昏厥或失去意识
If someone has had a serious accident, call 999 and ask for an Ambulance. Ensure that -有人流血不止
someone is designated to meet the ambulance at the entrance of the building and to -有人疑似骨折
escort them to the injured person. Situations when an ambulance should be called -有人身受重伤
include: -有人呼吸困难
-有人被严重烧伤
• If someone is unconscious or has slipped in and out of consciousness -有人有严重的过敏反应
• If someone is bleeding heavily
• If you suspect broken bones
• If someone has a deep wound
• If someone has difficulty breathing 英国国家医疗服务体系 111
• If someone has severe burns
• If someone has a severe allergic reaction 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
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 www.111.nhs.
NHS 111 uk or www.nhs.uk.
The NHS 111 service is available 24 hours a day. You can call 111 when you need
medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. You can call them from any phone by
dialling 111. For more details visit 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：
We test the fire alarms every The assembly point is the Tudor house 我们每周进行火警测试的时 the Tudor house car park, across the
Wednesday car park, across the road from Optima. road from Optima.
间是：
2:30pm. Wednesday 2:30pm.
20 21FOR YOUR SAFETY YOUR FEEDBACK
YOUR FEEDBACK
YOUR FRONT DOOR KEY INTERCOM CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
Your safety and security is of Anyone wanting to visit you will need
We always want to hear feedback from our customers as we believe it’s the only way
utmost importance to us. You will to use the intercom at the main
we can continue to improve our service. Our commitment to you:
be given a key card or fob which entrance to alert you of their
will give you access into the presence. You will need to go down • We endeavour to provide a good service at all times, however we accept
building, your shared flat and to the front door of the building to that on occasions we do not always get things right.
your own bedroom or studio. let your visitors into the building.
• We have a positive approach to complaints and regard them as an opportunity
CCTV to receive feedback on our services.
You will also have access to the
social spaces with the same key The building is covered by CCTV for • We will strive to resolve complaints at the earliest opportunity.
card or fob. your safety and peace of mind.
• We will respond to all queries and complaints in a professional and courteous
manner.
KEEPING YOURSELF SAFE
• Always lock your door - especially late at night and when you go out. • We will endeavour to reach a satisfactory conclusion for both parties.
• Be vigilant with items such as laptops, mobile phones, game devices and other high value goods.
• Do not let strangers into the building. • We will continually review the service we provide following feedback we
• Do not let strangers tailgate (follow you) into the building. (Ask to see their key/fob if you are receive we will make changes and improvements where necessary.
unsure)
• If you lose your fob or key, report to reception immediately. • We will carry out an annual customer satisfaction survey via a third party
• When you have visitors, please escort them in and out of the building. provider to establish satisfaction levels among our customers.
• Never lend others your fob as this is unique to you and will incur charges if mislaid.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
GROUND FLOOR ROOMS We want you to love your time living with us but there may be times when we don’t
If you’re in a ground floor room or easily accessible from the ground, we recommend the
following tips to maximise security: always get it “right”. We take all complaints seriously and will try our best to fix any
• Keep your blinds/curtains drawn when you are out. issues first time. If you need help and advice about how to complain or about our
• Ensure windows are locked closed when you are out and on restrictors when you’re in the room complaints procedure please refer to the FAQ’s on our website, under the Living With
• Keep valuables out of sight and out of reach from windows Fresh section and “What do I do if I am not totally satisfied?
CRIME STOPPERS
To report a crime anonymously (and in situations which are not an emergency)
call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
CONTENTS INSURANCE
Contents Insurance with Cover4Insurance is provided for all students. You can also download the
Download the Cover4insurance app. You can take a look at the cover that is provided for you at:
www.cover4insurance.com/insurance-products/block-halls/fresh-student-living
Your policy number is: FRES2018
It is important for you to check this cover, so please take a look on their website to ensure that you
fully understand the protection provided. You may find that you need to extend your cover to
protect all of your possessions both inside and outside of your home.
Visit the review cover link to:
• Check what is covered
• Register to be entered into the Cover4Insurance Free Prize Draw
• Chat to insurance experts through Live Web Chat
• Check how to make a claim
• Extend and personalise your cover
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23MOVING OUT SUMMARY OF RECHARGES
Please note these prices are a guide and correct as of July 2018 and relate to 18/19 tenancy agreements.
Should replacement, repair or cleaning costs differ from the below, Fresh Student Living will invoice the
TENANCY LENGTH CHECK OUT tenant accordingly. Please do not attempt to repair the items yourself or arrange for a third party to repair on
your behalf as additional costs could be incurred as a result.
Your tenancy length is outlined on You will need to book a Check Out
your Tenancy Agreement. We hope Inspection with the Accommodation Item Full Charge Repair Charge Item Full Charge Repair Charge
that you don’t need, or want to Team. They will inspect the room 2 seater sofa £305 Late payment fee £30
leave us before that date, but if fixtures and fittings against the 3 seater sofa £400 Light fixture £100 £50
your circumstances change please initial inventory. American fridge freezer £850 £160 Lock £200 £30
Bed frame £275 £45 Lock out £10
speak to the Accommodation Team.
Bedside table £100 Mattress £120
Bedroom & en-suite clean £45-£115 Microwave £55
TENANCY DEPOSIT SCHEME Blinds £160 Mirror £45
Bookcase/Shelves £65 £25 Notice board £50
Your deposit will be returned (minus any re-charges) at the end of your tenancy. You
Breakfast bar £300 £100 Oven £300 £130
will need to log onto the Student Portal to confirm the deposit return and enter your
Carpet £300 £100 Oven shelves £20
bank details. Your deposit will then be returned to you within 10 days of receiving Ceiling £150 £50 Oven tray £30
these details. We will refund into a UK bank account free of charge, but if we have Closer £40 Peep hole £10
to refund via IBAN to an international account we will deduct the bank charges from Coat hooks £15 Pin board £40
the refund. Coffee table £75 Plug £10
Combination microwave £145 Premium shower door £260 £25
Cupboard door £120 Radiator £115
Please note that even if you move out before this date, your deposit may not be
Curtains/Blinds £120 Replacement Key - room/post/fob/card £20-£45
returned until after the official end date. Desk light £40 Rails in wardrobe £20
Dining chairs £50 Robe hook £5
Dining table £100 Room door £220 £45
MOVING ROOMS Door £250 Room move fee £75
If you want to swap rooms please speak to the Accommodation Team. They will do Door stop £10 Rubbish bag removal per bag £10 per bag
Door surround £70 £30 Shaver light £30
their best to accommodate any requests but please note that a £75 administration
Drain cover (shower) £5 Shelf £30
fee will apply. Drawers £65 £20 Shower bar (holds head) £45
Electric heater £115 £30 Shower head £25
MOVING OUT EARLY Electrical ports/switches
En suite door
£20
£120
Single storage cupboards
Sink
£150
£150
£25
If you want to move out before the end of your Tenancy Agreement you will need to En suite Clean £45-£115 Sink Plug £15
find a replacement student to take over your room. As the tenant of the room you Extractor fan £200 Skirting £60 £30
are responsible for the payment of the rent until another tenant is found, therefore Extractor hood £115 Soap dish £5
it is advised you find a student to take over your room as soon as possible. A £75 Fire action signage £15 Splash back £120
administration charge will apply. Fire alarm £40 Stool £55
Fire blanket £25 Study chair £80
Fire door £250 Studio Clean £55
REBOOK FOR NEXT YEAR Fire extinguisher £190 Taps £60
Thinking of re-booking for another year? Visit the Student Portal to secure your top Fire sensor £40 Toilet basin £60
choice of accommodation for another year. We give our current residents the priority Floor £ as per invoice £80 Toilet seat £20
to re-book their room. So get in there quick, then you can sit back and relax with the Folding shower door £120 £25 Towel rail £25
peace of mind knowing you’ve got the best student accommodation for another year. Fridge £200 £100 Tub chair £175
Fridge/freezer £300 £130 TV £500
Front door £ as per invoice TV Remote £50
Fuse box £90 Under bed storage £60
Handle £25 Vinyls £350
Headboard £140 Walls £60
Hob £265 Wardrobe £200
Intercom £200 Wardrobe mirror £45
Kitchen spot lights £60 Window £695 £120
Kitchen work surface £375 Window reveal £60
Kitchen clean £95 Work station desk £180 £25
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We hope you have a great year living with us, making
friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
We wish you the best of luck with your academic studies.
We look forward to welcoming you back
again next year!
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 important aspects of your student accommodation, but as a resident with Fresh Student Living you will be legally
26 bound to all the terms set out in your signed tenancy agreement.You can also read
