Q: Do I need a mattress protector?

Yes, these are charged at $20 per bed.

Q: Do I need to organise my own Contents Insurance?

No, it is included in your rent for up to AUD$5,000. To view the UniLodge Contents Insurance Product Disclosure Statement - Click Here.

Question 1

Does this property have an Application fee?

Accepted Answer

No. There are no application fees.

Question 2

Do I need to pay a deposit to secure the booking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, To secure an apartment, the tenant must pay 2 weeks rent plus the cost of the mattress protector and shower curtain. Also a bond of 4-6 weeks rent depending on the weekly rental figure must be paid prior to check in.

Question 3

Is there a cancellation fee once I have secured an apartment?

Accepted Answer

A booking can be cancelled prior to signing the lease agreement, however, the deposit fee is not refundable.

Question 4

Are car parking spaces available?

Accepted Answer

Please come to see reception to enquiry about the cost and availability.

Question 5

Do I need to pay a departure clean fee?

Accepted Answer

Upon departure, your apartment is required to be returned to the same or better good and clean condition. If it is not, you will be require to pay a departure cleaning fee which is dependent  on the condition of the room and size of apartment.

Question 6

If I wanted to break my lease, what are the costs associated with this?

Accepted Answer

Tenant is responsible to pay the rent until a replacement tenant has signed the lease agreement. The tenant will be charged a reletting fee which is up to maximum of 2 weeks rent plus GST, plus the departure clean and any remaining sundry charges.

Question 7

What electricity cost am I responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Electricity is individually metered so the tenant is responsible for their electricity usage charges. Electricity usage bill will be issued at the end of the month

Question 8

How much is the Internet / WIFI?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited Internet is available and included in your rental price!

Question 9

Do I need a mattress protector?

Accepted Answer

Yes, these are charged at &#36;20 per bed.

Question 10

Do I need to organise my own Contents Insurance?

Accepted Answer

No, it is included in your rent for up to AUD&#36;5,000.

To view the UniLodge Contents Insurance Product Disclosure Statement - Click Here.

Question 11

If my visa is not approved do I still have to pay?

Accepted Answer

If you were not successful in receiving a visa to study in Australia before the commencement of your lease start date, we ask that you write an email requesting cancellation, which must be submitted to the property at which your booking is held within 24 hours of you receiving notification from the Department of Home Affairs, along with the email from the Department of Home Affairs advising your refusal notice to study in Australia. You will then be formally advised that your lease agreement will then be cancelled without penalty.

For full terms and conditions please view here.

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