Does this property have an Application fee?

No. There are no application fees.

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

Yes. To secure the apartment the tenant must pay 2 weeks rent plus cost of a mattress protector and shower curtain (if applicable). A Bond is payable, equivalent to 4 weeks rent if $800.00/ week or less or if $801/week or more is equivalent to 6 weeks rent, and is payable to the State Government Authority. In Adelaide, the authority is the Residential Tenancies Fund.

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

Yes there is a cancellation fee equivalent to 2 weeks rent.

Are car parking spaces available?

No there are no car park spaces available although there are free bike parking spaces

Do I need to pay a departure clean fee?

Yes - The cost to clean a room depends on the room and you will be invoiced individually for this clean.

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

Per the lease agreement, the tenant will be charged a reletting fee which equates to 2 weeks rent + GST by the remaining weeks to the end of the agreed term divided by 75% of the total agreed weeks, plus the departure clean and any remaining sundry charges and is required to pay rent until a replacement tenant has signed the lease.

What electricity cost am I responsible for?

Electricity is separately metered so tenants are responsible for payment of their own electricity connection & consumption. Each tenant will hold their own account with an energy company. UniLodge recommends each tenant use the connection company called SUMO.

How much is the Internet / WIFI?

Tenants need to organise their own internet plans.

Do I need a mattress protector?

Yes, these are charged at $29.95 per bed.

Do I need to organise my own Contents Insurance

Yes - this is not included in your rent.

Where can I find resources to manage my health and wellbeing?

UniLodge has listed a number of resources on our Student Health and Wellbeing page.

What cancellation conditions do you have?

No Visa No Pay – Amend arrival date or return of deposit for any Visa Cancellations or decline of Visa Grant after a booking is made. International/Domestic Borders Close - Amend arrival date or return of full deposit. Cancellation of Flight - Amend arrival date or return of full deposit however will be required to provide proof of cancelled airline ticket prior to amending date or return of deposit. Change of mind - Deposit is non-refundable.

What are your check in times and days?

You are welcome to check in Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm.

What happens if I arrive outside of check in times/days?

We recommend that you prearrange a hotel or alternative accommodation until you are able to check in during check in hours.

Can I request to check in after hours?

Unfortunately we do not offer check ins outside of specified check in times.

I am going into shared accommodation do I need to complete a PCR Test?

Yes, PCR rules from SA Health advise that you must complete a PCR test within 24hr of arrival. In addition for the wellbeing of all of our residents, if you have booked in for shared accommodation you must show evidence of a negative PCR test result.

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UniLodge is by far one of the best places for both international and domestic students in Australia. Having left home a few years ago, I was always a little nervous about living along, but I can say without a shred of doubt that UniLodge has been the best choice I've made thus far. Highly recommended for undergrad students as well as post-grad students!

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