UniLodge on Waymouth
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about living at UniLodge on Waymouth? Find out everything you need to know about our student accommodation by checking out our most frequently asked questions. Whether you’re unsure about moving logistics, living costs, leases, or another aspect about of living in UniLodge student apartments, these questions include all the essential information you’ll need before moving in. If you have a question that you don't see answered, check in our blog or feel free to contact us directly.
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?
Sorry there are no car park spaces available.
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 individually metered so the tenant is responsible for their electricity connection & consumption, except for Short Stay (4 - 11 weeks) contract in which the electricity connection & consumption is included in rent.
How much is the Internet / WIFI? Who is the provider and how much bandwidth do I have
Unlimited Internet is available and included in your rental price!
Do I need a mattress protector?
Yes, these are charged at $30 per bed.
Do I need to organise my own Contents Insurance?
No this is included in your rent. To view the UniLodge Contents Insurance Product Disclosure Statement - Click Here. Except for Short Stay contract (4 - 11 weeks) in which Contents Insurance 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 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.
Further Resident Information
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.