STUDENT ACCOMMODATION AND CAMPUS GUIDE Interna onal Enquiries Email: interna onal.enquiries@wri le.ac.uk
ACCOMMODATION ‐ It’s Your Choice.... A er you have decided which course you want to study and where, deciding
where to live whilst studying is the next big ques on! This guide will advise
you on the op ons and help you to make the correct choice.
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Contents LIVING ON CAMPUS
THE HALLS
POINTS TO CONSIDER
WHAT’S INCLUDED
WHAT TO BRING
HOW TO APPLY
ACCOMMODATION POLICY
COLLEGE FACILITIES
OTHER CAMPUS FACILITIES AND SERVICES
LIVING OFF CAMPUS
LIVING IN A SHARED HOUSE ‐ (no resident landlord)
LIVING IN LODGINGS
COUNCIL TAX
USEFUL CONTACTS/WEBSITES
APPENDIX 1
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Living on Campus— Halls of Residence Most first year students choose to live in halls. Living in halls offers the opportunity to make
friends, be close to facili es such as the library, computer suite, sports facili es and is generally a
great way to start your life at College.
Students come to Wri le from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Being in a mixed
and integrated community is a valuable way to learn to live together, make friends and observe
different cultures and beliefs.
The success of the living experience depends on students being tolerant and co‐opera ve. It can
be a lot of fun and students o en make friends for life, however, there may be students who
don’t feel comfortable in an open community like this, perhaps for cultural or dietary reasons. If
you prefer to cook all your own food then you may prefer to live off campus, as all places in hall
include a meal provision.
The Accommoda on Office will be pleased to help you choose the most appropriate place for you
to live.
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The Halls Hamilton Hamilton provides single en‐suite accommoda on for 50 students on two floors of a modern
u‐shaped development. The rooms are furnished to a high standard and the en‐suite facility
includes a shower, toilet and washbasin. Most bedrooms have a double bed. There are four
common rooms incorpora ng snack kitchens, equipped with a hob, combi microwave, fridge,
toaster and ke le. All the bedrooms and common rooms have *TV aerial sockets. Free internet
connec on is also available via a wireless connec on and all rooms have a safe for valuables.
Hamilton Hall Hamilton Study Bedroom Hamilton Common Room Maddison Maddison consists of three separate halls each housing 17 students in single study bedrooms. All
rooms have en‐suite facili es. There are *TV aerial sockets in each bedroom and in the
downstairs common room. Internet connec on is also available via a wireless connec on, and a
safe for valuables. The common room/snack kitchens are equipped with a hob, combi
microwave, fridge, toaster and ke le. Maddison Halls are popular with Interna onal and mature
students.
Maddison Common Room Maddison Study Bedroom 5
The Halls Tabor Tabor is a large modern building made up of three halls. Tabor 1 & 3 (32 & 36 rooms respec vely)
have standard single study bedrooms with single beds. All rooms have en‐suite facili es of toilet,
shower and washbasin. The rooms are comfortably furnished with wardrobe, desk, desk chair
and easy chair. The common rooms/snack kitchens are equipped with a hob, combi microwave,
fridge, toaster and ke le. Every room in Tabor has free internet access via a wireless connec on,
and a safe for valuables.
Tabor Halls Tabor study bedroom Tabor 2 Tabor 2 sits between Tabor 1 & 3 and has 24 double sized rooms which were originally intended
as twin rooms but are now allocated for single occupancy or for couples (reduced fee). These
extra‐large rooms have a double bed, two double wardrobes, desk plus desk chair and easy
chair. The common rooms/snack kitchens are equipped with combi microwave, hob, toaster,
ke le and a fridge. All rooms have free internet access via a wireless connec on, and a safe for
valuables.
Tabor Halls Tabor common room 6
The Halls Dent / Gill Dent and Gill have 41 and 37 rooms respec vely. All are single bedrooms situated on two floors
and each room in Dent has its own washbasin (Gill rooms do not have washbasins in the room)
and a safe. There are two kitchens and a common room in each hall. Kitchens are equipped with a
hob, combi microwave, fridge, toaster and ke le. Only the common rooms have *TV aerial
sockets. There are several showers and toilets on each floor. Free internet access via a wireless
connec on is available in these halls.
Dent study bedroom Gill Study bedroom Dent / Gill kitchen Harvey Harvey halls 1, 2 and 3 are four storey buildings which take 22 students each. All bedrooms have
their own washbasin and *TV socket and are comfortably furnished. Free internet access is
available in each hall via a wireless connec on and there is a safe for valuables in each room. The
upstairs rooms are arranged in groups of six, with two toilets, a shower and kitchen/common room.
The ground floor has four bedrooms and a shower/toilet room. Students on the ground floor share
the common room on the upper floor. A hob, combi microwave, fridge, toaster and ke le are
available in each common room. The laundry is located in Harvey 1.
Harvey halls Harvey Common room 7
Harvey study bedroom The Halls Stru Stru is a large three storey hall with 46 rooms for single occupancy. Some rooms are large single
rooms with double beds and are suitable for students who have a lot of equipment, e.g., drawing
boards, easel, computer systems. Rooms have free internet access via a wireless connec on and a
safe for valuables. Stru bedrooms do not have their own wash basin but there are convenient
wash rooms, showers, and toilets on each floor. Snack kitchen/common rooms are equipped with a
hob, combi microwave cooker, fridge, toaster, ke le and *TV socket.
Stru Hall Stru common room Points to consider  ALL HALLS OF RESIDENCE ARE STRICTLY NON‐SMOKING
 Halls are a large community of students of mixed ages, sexes and from different cultures and
backgrounds – can be fun but can take some ge ng used to!
 No halls are fully self‐catering. All hall fees include a meal provision equivalent to 10 meals per
week (term me—assumes meals deals @ £4 each). If you prefer to do all your own cooking you
may prefer to live off campus.
 You will be commi ed to taking a room for a full residen al session and will have to pay for any
periods you maybe away, including study tours.
 The room is yours through the Christmas and Easter Breaks – we do not ask students to move
out!
 If you do not have lectures every day and you live close enough to go home every weekend, you
may wish to consider a room in lodgings off campus Mon‐Fri.
 Students who are under 18 years old will only be considered for a place in halls where they will
be studying on an undergraduate programme (terms and condi ons apply).
*TV ‐ Not all halls have TV aerial sockets in the bedrooms and the signal quality in halls cannot be
guaranteed. Students might like to wait before deciding to bring a TV and paying for a license. A
licence will be required for your room and a separate one if you decide to place a communal TV in
the Common room. Most students choose to watch TV via the internet and therefore might be able
to save the cost of the licence fee. Check for details on what does and does not require a licence at
www.tvlicencing.co.uk
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Please note that only certain rooms in Maddison Halls and Stru Hall and only rooms in Tabor 2 have double beds.
Your offer le er will state whether you have been allocated a room with a double or a single bed.
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What to bring You will find details of what the College provides on page 9.
Please see a list below as a sugges on for what to bring. This list is not exhaus ve, just a
sugges on of what you might like to think about bringing with you:
 Cooking items and utensils – for making light snacks i.e. saucepans, microwavable dishes,
mugs, plates, and cutlery.
 You may bring a SMALL (desk top sized) fridge (no freezers) for your room – no larger than 2
cu . (Please ensure you inform the Accommoda on Office if you bring one).
 Bedding – pillows, duvet etc. Bedding packs consis ng of duvet, pillows and pillow case (2 for
double), cover and fi ed sheet can be purchased at a cost of £25 for a single bed, £35
double. This can be requested on the Accommoda on Request form if required.
 T.V. (licence required – see Page 8).
 Music player, earphones, etc.
 Small desk lamp / torch
 Personal items, clothing, toiletries, towels etc.
 A box with lid for storing muddy boots/clothing
 Under bed storage boxes
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How to apply First Years An Accommoda on Request form will be sent to students with the course offer. If you require a room
in halls then you should complete and return the request form as soon as possible. Please note that
we will only make an offer of a place in halls to students who have accepted Wri le as their first
choice.
Students Under 18 years of age
All students over 18 years of age studying on a full me* course at Wri le are welcome to apply for a
place in Halls of Residence. Students under 18 years of age should only apply for halls if they will be
studying on an undergraduate programme and addi onal terms and condi ons will apply. You will be
given details of the addi onal requirements on applica on – please note that a place in halls cannot
be confirmed un l all requirements are met.
*Includes Pre‐sessional English language courses and Post Graduate programmes.
Returning Students All returning/current students can apply for halls. Applica on forms can be found on Moodle, and
students will be informed when they are available, usually around the end of February. Places are
limited so apply early if you wish to return to halls.
All Applicants Alloca ons for halls usually begin around February / March. If a place is available you will receive
an offer of a room in halls along with an Occupancy Agreement to sign and return with the
appropriate fee.
If the limit of supply is exceeded then your applica on will be held for the next available room. Where
halls are likely to be oversubscribed, your applica on will be dealt with in accordance with the
Accommoda on Policy (see page 12)
Think carefully before deciding to take a place in halls. Once you have accepted an offer, you will be
bound by the terms and condi ons detailed in the Occupancy Agreement which is legally binding.
General Informa on about living in halls can be found in the Wri le College Residents Handbook
www.wri le.ac.uk/accommoda on
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Accommoda on Policy 2016 ‐ 17 The Accommoda on Office aims to help all students find the accommoda on of their choice, within
the limits of available places, both on and off campus. Places in halls are generally contracted for a
full residen al session, usually 37 weeks (Higher Educa on) or 42 weeks (Further Educa on) unless
the programme of study is shorter, or for the remainder of a residen al session if a residen al
session has commenced.
All students over 18 years of age a ending a full me programme of study at Wri le are welcome
to apply for halls, whatever their home address and whatever their circumstances. You will be
informed as to whether you have been successful. Students who are under 18 will only be
considered for a place in halls if they are studying on a full me undergraduate programme ‐
students will have to meet addi onal requirements – details will be given on applica on.
The Policy—Objec ves  To ensure all students have fair access to a room in halls of residence and to the different
levels of room.
 Iden fy priority groups.
Priority Students
 New full me students living more than 25 miles away from Wri le.
 Any student with a disability or medical condi on (medical evidence will be required).
 New students from overseas.
 Priority for ensuite rooms will be given to students who are under 18 years of age and any
student with medical condi on or disability that requires one (medical evidence required).
Returning Students  Priority will be given to students who live more than 25 miles from the College, who have not
lived in halls before and those with a disability or medical condi on that requires one
(medical evidence required).
 Where applica ons are an cipated to be high, returning students may not be eligible for a
room in hall for two consecu ve years and not in the same hall or level of room.
 The number of places for returning students (2nd & 3rd years) will be limited. Once that limit
is reached a wai ng list will be maintained so that further alloca ons can be made a er 1st
September and throughout the year as vacancies arise.
 In order to ensure fair access for students to all halls, places for returning students will be
limited in each hall.
The College reserves the right not to admit to halls, any student who has presented campus
problems previously, including, but not limited to, non‐payment of fees.
Any student not eligible ini ally will be placed on a wai ng list. A er 1st September, any room
s ll available will be allocated to students on the wai ng list on a priority basis, in accordance
with this policy. All alloca ons are subject to availability.
The College has an Appeals Procedure – details in Student Handbooks. 12
Catering Code of prac ce In accordance with the Housing Act 2004, the
College has signed up to the UUK Code of Prac ce
for Student Residen al Accommoda on. Details of
the Code can be obtained from the
Accommoda on Office or go to www.thesac.org.uk
Students with disabili es Students with disabili es receive priority
considera on with regard to accommoda on in
halls. Some rooms have been adapted to
accommodate students with mobility and hearing
difficul es. Adapta ons for other disabili es will
be considered on request. Applica ons will be
dealt with on an individual basis so please contact
the Accommoda on Office as early as possible to
discuss your requirements
Included in the
residen al fee is a
catering allowance
equivalent to up to
*10 meals per week
(excluding Christmas
and Easter breaks)
which is added to your account every 4 weeks.
You can access this via your student ID card.
Over Christmas and Easter, the meal service is
either suspended or limited. The Garden Room
is the main college restaurant which provides a
varied menu, with a wide variety of dishes.
*Assumes meal deals @ £4 each.
The Garden Room opening mes – weekday:
Breakfast 07.30am to 10.30am
Hot snacks 10.30am to 11.30am
Lunch service 11.30am to 2.30pm
Smoking Open for refreshments 2.30pm to 5.00pm
Wri le College is a NON SMOKING ENVIRONMENT.
Dinner service 5.00pm to 7.30pm
This means that smoking is only
permi ed in designated smoking
areas. All buildings on campus
are NON SMOKING including all
Halls of Residence and students,
staff and visitors are asked to
respect this.
Room occupa on When you accept an offer of a place in halls, you
will be expected to take the room and pay the fees
for the full residen al session as detailed in the
Offer Le er unless you decide not to con nue on
the course or there are extenua ng circumstances
and the College agrees to release you. Terms and
Condi ons apply and will be detailed in the
Occupancy Agreement.
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The Garden Rooms will close at 8.00pm
The Garden Room – weekend: Saturday Brunch service 11.30am to 1.30pm
Sunday lunch service 12.00 to 2.00pm
Times may vary – see no ces for details.
Catering….cont The Baa is where all of the College’s social events
take place.
Thyme Out is a catering outlet adjacent to the
Baa which offers a selec on of refreshments.
Non Resident Students are welcome to use any of
the catering outlets at the College. Meals and
snacks may be purchased with the meal
allowance or cash. Terms and condi ons apply.
The Lordship Tea Rooms are run by Wilkin &
Sons of Tiptree Jam fame. Situated on Lordships
Campus, The Lordship Tea Room offers a wide
range of freshly prepared sandwiches, soups,
jacket potatoes etc. as well as cakes and
specialist tea and coffee.
Other campus facili es and services Childcare Cycle racks
The ‘Kiddi Caru” Nursery located directly
There are numerous cycle racks on the
opposite the main campus, provides child care for
campus, including secure cages. Cycles are not
College staff, students and the local
allowed to be kept in halls or anywhere else on
community. Students with babies and young
campus. You are advised to make sure your
children benefit from subsidised rates. Visit
bike is insured and we suggest it would be best
www.kiddicaru.com for details of the Wri le
not to bring expensive bikes to College.
Nursery.
For those students on the Cycling Performance
course, dedicated cycle storage is available—
Compu ng facili es please check with your Course Manager for
details on how to access this.
All Halls of Residence have free Internet access
and there are eleven computer suites
throughout the College. All students also have
Laundry access to prin ng, copying and scanning
The campus laundry is located in Harvey 1 and
facili es, including high quality colour laser
is available to all students (including non‐
prin ng. The College also has a wide range of
residents) and staff. It has a number of
so ware products available to staff and
automa c washers, tumble dryers an ironing
students. You can find more informa on about
sta on and soap vending. All machines are coin
IS&T facili es at www.wri le.ac.uk/ITinduc on
operated. Students can access Laundry View
via the internet to report faults, see machine
availability and usage.
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Transport Library Wri le College
Free car parking
Library is a bright
on campus
spacious building
(designated
housing an
areas only) is
extensive book
available for
collec on, journals
registered
and magazines and other resources to support
vehicles only . You must have a vehicle permit –
your studies. The Library is a busy though
details of how to obtain one will be issued with
peaceful area of the College, open over twelve
course details via the Admissions Office.
hours a day during term me with qualified,
experienced staff on hand to help with any
The College provides morning and evening
informa on requests.
minibus services from major towns in Essex
with priority being given to full me Further
Educa on students. Payment is termly in
Lockers advance and no refunds will be given.
Lockers are available to non‐resident students
for storage of boots and other equipment during
A free minibus service runs between
the day. For details contact
Chelmsford Sta on & the College between
8.15am and 9.15am from the Sta on, and
Barbara.Taylor@wri le.ac.uk
between 4.15pm and 5.15pm from the College.
For further informa on on transport services
Recrea on Centre please contact the College Transport Office on:
01245 424262 email transport@wri le.ac.uk
The Recrea on Centre is located on the main
campus. As well as housing the Bar and a second
food outlet, you will also find the Sports Hall,
Squash Courts, Gym and Mul ‐faith chapel, as
well as vending machines and a Cash Point.
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Living off campus—Student Campus Shared housing Whilst all students are welcome to apply for halls each year, o en, 2nd or 3rd year students choose
to live off campus with a group of friends. The Accommoda on Office is able to provide details of off
campus proper es owned by private landlords. This accommoda on may be in a shared house
(living with other students – no resident landlord) or in lodgings (ren ng a room in the landlord’s
house – landlord in residence). Housing lists are made available via Studentpad and are accessed
using a password. Do not be tempted to rush into taking a house too early as many houses will not
be listed un l the landlord knows if the current tenants are staying on and you may therefore miss
out on some of the be er proper es if you do not wait for the full list. You can also find houses
through the Private Sector, local estate and le ng agents and websites and these will usually
require financial guarantors.
Arrangements for off campus accommoda on are en rely a ma er for the student and landlord.
The College does not fix the rent or arrange any contracts, nor is the accommoda on inspected or
approved by the College. Advice is available and help will be given, but it is the student and
landlord’s responsibility to ensure the accommoda on is suitable and compliant with current law
and housing regula ons.
Accredita on—(shared houses only)
Anglia Ruskin University and Wri le College (the Ins tu ons) in partnership with Chelmsford City
Council operate an Accredita on Scheme. The aim of the scheme is to ensure that all proper es
adver sed by the ins tu ons comply with legal requirements. In order to obtain Accredita on,
landlords are required to submit a declara on to the Council for considera on. Not all proper es
are inspected. The scheme aims to work with local landlords who wish to undertake successful
le ngs to students of both ins tu ons, however not all adver sed proper es have been accredited
and some proper es are passed on each year by word of mouth. We therefore advise that students
should only consider houses that are accredited and take me to make sure that a property is
suitable and do not rush into making decisions. Ensure that you ask ques ons and do not be afraid
to ask for anything that you feel ought to be available and isn’t. Accredited houses will have a
cer ficate which you can ask to see however, an inspec on is only a snap shot of the property at the
me of inspec on and things can change. Please therefore ensure that you are happy with the
accommoda on in all respects before you sign a contract. Some items you should consider before
selec ng a property are listed in appendix 1.
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Living in a shared house—no resident landlord Rent
Rents range from around £65‐£100 per room/person per week depending on the loca on, room
size and facili es offered. This is usually exclusive of bills although the landlord may decide to
include some bills in the rent. Rent is normally paid monthly or termly in advance, and you should
ask for a receipt for any payments made. You will normally be expected to pay full rent during the
Christmas and Easter holidays. Some landlords will not expect you to pay any rent at all during the
summer vaca on unless you are resident in the property during this period, but others may charge
half or even full rent.
Deposit A deposit will normally be paid to hold the property (usually one month’s rent). The landlord should
lodge this deposit with one of the Tenancy Deposit Schemes which will ensure “fair play” when the
deposit is returned. It is not acceptable to use your deposit in lieu of your last month’s rent. This
deposit, less deduc on (if any) should be returned to you promptly on vaca ng the property and
this will be done via the scheme.
Contract / Agreement A formal document or Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement should be given to you. Make sure
you understand the condi ons of the tenancy as once signed you will be responsible for the rent
even if you decide to leave before the tenancy ends. Be aware that some agreements make you
liable for the whole rent on the property if a member of your group leaves without finding a
replacement. If you are not sure about anything, ask for clarifica on.
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Living in Lodgings—with a resident landlord As a guide, the majority of rents are in the following range depending on the loca on and the
facili es offered, and are usually inclusive of bills (except telephone). Internet access may be extra.
Rent is normally paid weekly or monthly in advance, and you should ask for a receipt for any
payments made.
 Self‐catering £65‐£85 per person per week
 Bed & Breakfast £80‐£90 per person per week
 Bed, Breakfast and evening meal £90‐£100 per person per week
(Prices are a guide only).
You should have a wri en agreement which covers rent, facili es, period of no ce and any
restric ons. It is essen al that you give the landlord a deposit to hold the room. This amount will
then be held for the dura on of your stay to cover any damage or outstanding bills. This deposit,
less deduc ons (if any), should be returned to you promptly on vaca ng the room. The period of
no ce is linked to the payment of rent, i.e. one week’s no ce if rent is paid weekly and one month’s
no ce if rent is paid monthly. You may be charged a retainer during the Christmas and Easter
holidays if you leave your belongings in the room. However, you would not normally be expected to
pay any rent at all during the summer vaca on unless you are resident during this period or leave
things in the room.
Study facili es should be provided i.e. desk and chair either in your bedroom or in a separate room.
It is usual for the landlord to supply bedding and offer the use of a washing machine. If self‐catering
facili es are provided, the “rules” of the kitchen should be clearly outlined and adequate cupboard
and fridge space should be provided for you.
NB: Parents of, and students who are under 18 years of age, wishing to live off campus should
especially note that neither the accommoda on nor the landlord/lady are checked or ve ed and it
is the responsibility of the parents/guardian to make sure that the accommoda on is suitable.
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Council Tax Full me students are exempt from payment of Council Tax for the dura on of their course.
Students should be aware that if their current course has ended and they are re‐enrolling to a
higher level of course, they would not be exempt from Council Tax during the interim period. A sole
house owner can claim 25% discount if all the lodgers in the house are students. Similarly, the
owner of a shared house totally occupied by students is not liable for Council Tax on that par cular
property. Students will be given proof of student status on request from the Accommoda on Office,
and this should be passed on to either the Landlord or the Borough Council for Council Tax
exemp on. A valid student ID card must be presented to the Accommoda on Office when
reques ng proof of student status.
Be er off at home? Many students now live at home and travel to College on days when they have lectures, prac cal,
tutorials or other commitments. It usually works out as the cheapest op on but it could mean
missing out on the total College experience.
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Useful contacts / Websites Chelmsford City Council
General enquiries: 01245 606606
www.chelmsford.gov.uk
Ci zens Advice Bureau
08449 938667
www.chelmsfordcab.org
Essex County Council
08457 430 430
www.essex.gov.uk
Details of local area including jobs,
property, Estate Agents
www.thisistotalessex.co.uk
Wri le College Accommoda on Office
01245 424212
Email mailto:accommoda on@wri le.ac.uk
Shelterline
Freefone 0808 800 4444
www.shelter.org.uk
www.wri le.ac.uk
UUK (Universi es UK)
(Accommoda on Code of Prac ce)
www.thesac.org.uk
Chelmsford, Essex. CM1 3RR
Tel: +44 (0)1245 424200
Fax: +44 (0)1245 420456
Minicom: 01245 424254
Typetalk/TextDirect: 18001 01245 424200
Email: info@wri le.ac.uk
Environmental health
01245 606437
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Appendix 1
Things to consider when living off campus
If you are viewing a property, you might like to take this list with you:
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Does the property have a supply of gas/electricity/oil (where applicable)?
If oil hea ng, what are the arrangements for delivery and payment of oil?
Is the cost of u li es included in the rent? Is there a limit on u li es spending?
Facili es 
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What are the cooking arrangements?
Does the cooker and any other appliances work? Are they clean?
Hea ng – what type of hea ng does it have, does it work?
Does the property have enough furniture?
Does the furniture comply with current Fire Regula ons?
Do all taps/sinks/showers/toilet flush work?
Is there enough crockery/cutlery etc.
Who is responsible for providing and paying for TV licenses/Broadband/telephone etc.?
Safety / Security 
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Is the house secure?
Are there adequate locks on windows and doors?
Are keys available for all window/door locks (if applicable) ?
Are smoke detectors fi ed? Are there enough? Do the ba eries work? Are they mains wired?
Are Carbon Monoxide detectors fi ed (where applicable)?
Do you have a good escape route in the event of a fire?
Do you have insurance for your personal possessions?
Have you seen current gas (where applicable) and electrical cer ficates?
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Is the property in sound condi on inside and out?
Is there any damp?
Is the property clean? If there are current residents, will the property be cleaned in between
lets?
Have you agreed repairs etc. that you feel are required with the landlord? (Do this before you
sign the contract).
Is the decora on in good order and clean?
Are carpets/furniture clean/worn?
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Things to consider when living off campus
Outside 
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Does the property look sound and in good condi on?
Is there a garden, if so, who looks a er it?
Does the landlord provide lawn mowers etc. (if applicable)?
Is window cleaning included in the rent?
When is rubbish collected? Are there adequate wheelie bins?
What are the re‐cycling arrangements?
Agreements 
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Have you been offered a contract and do you understand it?
What type of agreement is it? Are you jointly responsible for the rent?
How long is the agreement for?
If the property is accredited, have you seen the accredita on cer ficate?
Has the landlord given you an inventory and have you checked and agreed it?
Landlords must lodge your deposit with a Tenancy Deposit Protec on Scheme – has the
landlord advised you which scheme they are using?
Take photos of any damage to the property and keep copies. Ensure photos are dated and both
par es should sign them to agree damage was not done by you.
Has the landlord provided a “House Pack”? This could be a folder that provides details of the
property such as the landlords contact details, details of emergency numbers, loca on of stop
cocks/gas taps etc., and details of the company that the deposit is lodged with.
Council Tax is not payable on a property if all the residents are full me students. The landlord
should get cer ficates from you (available from the Accommoda on Office) and send them to
the Council.
This is not an exhaus ve list but will give you an idea of the sort of things that you should be
considering when looking at property.
Wri le College does not inspect or recommend any property and at all mes it is the responsibility of
the landlord/tenant to ensure the property is suitable.
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