Student Apartments Melbourne | UniLodge College Square Lygon

Q: How do I reserve a room at College Square on Lygon?

Complete the online application. Once we have received your application, we will contact you within 72 hours by email to confirm the details of the lease agreement. If you agree with the terms of the lease agreement you will be required to pay a fee which includes first months rental and Bond.

Q: What kind of contracts does College Square on Lygon offer?

12 months lease. Short term leases may also be available.

Q: What does my rent include?

Rental in a self-contained apartment at College Square on Lygon includes gas cooking. This means all gas for cooktop cooking is free! Your water and electricity usage and connection is an additional charge to your rent.

Q: Why is the rent not 4 times the weekly rental amount?

Rental is per calendar month. The weekly rate is multiplied by 52 weeks as there are 52 weeks in a year, and it is then divided by 12 months to get the monthly rate.

Q: When do I pay my rent?

Your rent is due on the 1st day every month.

Q: What is a Bond?

A Bond is an amount of money that you need to pay that can be used by the apartment owner if you do not meet the terms and conditions of your tenancy agreement. Examples of this include: If you fail to keep the property clean, cause damage or are in rent arrears, the owner of the property may claim some or the entire Bond only when the tenancy ends.

Q: How much is the Bond?

Bond is payable, equivalent to 4 weeks’ rent, except where rent is $350 per week or more, the bond will be equivalent to 6 weeks’ rent, and is payable to the State Government Authority. In Melbourne the authority is the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority.

Q: Paying the Bond?

All rental bonds for properties in Victoria are lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) a state government body. Payment must be made payable to the RTBA (not UniLodge). We ask that you provide us with a bank cheque (a bank cheque is a cheque issued by the bank under their name, you can purchase one of these from any Australian Bank). Alternatively, a money order (Available from Australia post) is acceptable. Remember the cheque/Money Order must be made payable to the ‘Residential Tenancies Bond Authority’. Bring the bond cheque/money order with you when you are collecting your keys. At this meeting, you will complete and sign the official “Bond Lodgement Form”. We will forward this to the RTBA and then the RTBA will send a receipt to you direct. Contact the RTBA on 1300 137 164 if you have not received a receipt 15 business days after paying your bond. The ANZ Bank at Melbourne Airport is open from 4:30 am until 11:45pm 7 days a week making it easy for you to obtain a bond cheque. You do not need to open a bank account with them – you just need to have the amount of the bond and the Banks fee which will be between $10-$15.

Q: What is a Condition Report?

When you pay a Bond, we must prepare a ‘Condition Report’, which records the property’s general condition, including fittings and fixtures, and present you with 2 paper copies of this Report when you come to collect your keys. Review and, if necessary, add your comments to the ‘Condition Report’. You must return the report to UniLodge within three business days of moving in and you should keep a copy of the ‘Condition Report’ until the end of the tenancy. The ‘Condition Report’ is a very important document, as it can be used as evidence if there is a dispute about who should pay for cleaning, damage, or replacement of missing items, particularly at the end of a tenancy. You may want to take photos of your apartment at the start of your tenancy to further show the condition. The owner may claim some or all of the Bond for cleaning, damage, or replacement of missing items at the end of your tenancy. If the ‘Condition Report’ stated that the work was required at the start of the tenancy, or the items were not listed, it can help you prove the bond should be returned to you.

Q: I am vacating, can I use the Bond for my last months rent?

No, your Bond and rent are separate payments.

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Barbeque

BBQ facilities are located at the property and free for all residents to use – you can enjoy a BBQ with your friends, or prepare dinner for one.

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Bicycle Parking

Bike racks are available to all residents and are located in the undercover car park.

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Cinema

Check out all of the latest movies at Cinema Nova, Carlton – only 400m away and approximately 5 minute walk.

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Common Areas / Lounges / Games Room

Large common room area located on the ground floor featuring big screen TV with Foxtel, Netflix, gaming console with the latest games, comfy couches and tables. Throughout the building there are multiple study rooms available to residents for group study and those wanting to complete big projects

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Car Park

Car parking is available at the property for an additional fee. You must be a resident of the building to rent a car space.

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Gym / Pool / Sauna

Gym, saunda, pool facilities are located at the property – free for all residents to use.

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Kitchens

The kitchen in your apartment has all of your basic essentials, including fridge/freezer, cooktop, ducted range hood and convection microwave oven.

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Laundry

The laundry room includes both washing machines and dryers. Access to the laundry is available throughout the building. It cost $4 for the washer and $4 for the dryer.

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Outdoor Area

There is an outdoor area on Ground Floor (restricted hours – available until 10pm).

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Photo-copying / Printing

If you need to make a photocopy or print an assignment, one of our friendly customer service staff at the administration office can assist – charges apply.

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Public Transport Stops

The property is at a great location with close access to public transport. The tram stops for trams number 1 and 8 are located right outside the building.

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Retail Shops in Precinct

A short 2 minute walk to Lygon Street Italian Precinct, better known as Melbourne’s Little Italy. There is an array of shops, cafes and restaurants to suit everyone’s needs. There is also a Woolworths Supermarket just 2 mintues walk inside the Lygon court.

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Security

Resident safety is number one priority for UniLodge's property management. The property features secure access to the building - no one can enter the building without swipe card access or in the company of a resident or staff.

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