UniLodge @ UC - Campus West
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this property have an Application fee?
Yes. The resident must pay an Application Fee of $55 to secure their apartment, this is to be paid as part of the advanced payment.
Is an advanced payment required?
Yes. To secure an apartment, the resident must pay a Security Deposit equal to 4 weeks’ worth of rent, Application Fee of $55, Departure Cleaning Fee of $150 and the first two weeks of rent and utilities. Prices vary depending on the room type and contract length.
Is there a cancellation fee once I have secured an apartment?
Greater than 14 days before the start date of your contract:
Non-refundable: Application Fee of $55.
Refundable: Security Deposit, Departure Cleaning Fee of $150 and two weeks of Occupancy Fees.
Between 1 and 14 days before the start date of your contract:
Cancellation Fee equivalent to two weeks of Occupancy fees.
Non-refundable: Application Fee of $55.
Refundable: Security Deposit, Departure Cleaning Fee of $150.
On or after the start date of your contract:
Cancellation Fee equivalent to two weeks of Occupancy fees.
Non-refundable: Application Fee of $55 and Departure Clean Fee of $150.
You are responsible for payment of the Occupancy Fees and your Security Deposit will be retained by UniLodge until a suitable replacement is secured.
Are car parking spaces available?
Limited parking available at $13.00 per vehicle, per week. Permits are provided with 24-hour access to a parking space for the duration of your agreement. Applications are approved on a “first in, first served” basis.
Do I need to pay a departure clean fee?
Yes. The resident must pay a Departure Cleaning Fee of $150 to secure their apartment, this is paid for in the advanced payment. Additional cleaning fees may apply.
If I wanted to break my lease, what are the costs associated with this?
The resident will be charged an Early Termination Fee equal to two weeks of Occupancy Fees and will be responsible for finding a suitable replacement to take over the remainder of the contract.
What utility costs am I responsible for?
Water and electricity are included in your utility fee.
How much is the Internet / WIFI? Who is the provider and how much bandwidth do I have?
Internet access and WIFI is provided by Connectmy.net and speed and download vary by plan. You'll receive 10GB of internet data per month.
Do I need a mattress protector?
Yes, you need to use a mattress protector which we will provide on your check in.
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.
Further Resident Informations
The Resident Handbook is designed to help you to get to know the building and familiarise yourself with your rights and responsibilities as a resident. We hope that this Handbook will prove useful to you in answering any questions you have, and in assisting you with the most common concerns that you may have.