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Rent a Room
RENT A ROOM - WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
RENTING A ROOM WITH A RESIDENT LANDLORD
RENTING A ROOM WITH A NON RESIDENT LANDLORD

Rent a Bedsit
WHAT IS A BEDSIT?
IS A BEDSIT THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ME?
SUMMARY

Rent a Studio
WHAT IS A STUDIO?
IS A STUDIO THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ME?

Rent a Flat
WHAT IS A FLAT?
IS A FLAT THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ME?
SHARING A FLAT

Rent a House
WHAT IS A HOUSE?
IS A HOUSE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ME?
SHARING A HOUSE

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HOW DO I FIND ACCOMMODATION?
TALK vs TEXT vs EMAIL
BE ORGANISED
SEARCHING FOR A ROOM TO LET
SEARCHING FOR A STUDIO, FLAT OR HOUSE TO LET
MORE GENERAL ADVICE

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View a Room
CHECK OUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
KEYS & SECURITY
STREET NOISE
WHICH FLOOR?
ROOM SIZE
SINGLE & DOUBLE ROOMS
WINDOWS
HEATING
BILLS - WHO PAYS & HOW MUCH?
BICYCLE STORAGE
RESIDENT LANDLORD OR NON-RESIDENT LANDLORD
MAILBOX SECURITY
WHICH FLOOR?
KITCHEN
STORAGE
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL YOU BE SHARING WITH?
BROADBAND
TV
WASHING & DRYING CLOTHES
RULES & REGULATIONS
EVENING & NIGHT WORKERS - Coming & Going at Anti-Social Hours
CLEANING
LONG TERM - SHORT TERM
NOTICE TO LEAVE

View a Bedsit
CHECK OUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
KEYS & SECURITY
STREET NOISE
WHICH FLOOR?
ROOM SIZE
SINGLE & DOUBLE ROOMS
WINDOWS
HEATING
GAS & ELECTRICITY - How Is It Paid For?
BICYCLE STORAGE
MAILBOX SECURITY
HOW MANY BEDSITS IN THE BUILDING?
WASHING & DRYING CLOTHES
RULES & REGULATIONS
LONG TERM - SHORT TERM
NOTICE TO LEAVE

View a Studio
CHECK OUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
WHICH FLOOR?
STREET NOISE
NOISY NEIGHBOURS
STUDIO SIZE
WINDOWS
FURNITURE
KITCHENETTE
DRYING CLOTHES
HEATING
TV, BT & BROADBAND
BICYCLE STORAGE
MAILBOX SECURITY
UTILITY BILLS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

View a Flat
CHECK OUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
WHICH FLOOR?
STREET NOISE
NOISY NEIGHBOURS
ROOM SIZES - ROOM LAYOUT
WINDOWS
FURNITURE
KITCHEN SIZE? - WHITE GOODS?
DRYING CLOTHES
HEATING
TV, BT & BROADBAND
BICYCLE STORAGE
MAILBOX SECURITY
UTILITY BILLS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

View a House
CHECK OUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
STREET NOISE
ROOM SIZES - ROOM LAYOUT
WINDOWS
FURNITURE
KITCHEN SIZE? - WHITE GOODS?
DRYING CLOTHES
HEATING
TV, BT & BROADBAND
UTILITY BILLS
REPAIRS & BREAKDOWNS

Arrange Move In

Arrange Move In - Room
DATE & TIME
RESERVATION
WRITTEN RECEIPT
REGULAR RENT PAYMENT - How & When Is It Paid?
KEYS
WRITTEN AGREEMENT

Arrange Move In - Bedsit
DATE & TIME
RESERVATION
WRITTEN RECEIPT
REGULAR RENT PAYMENT - How & When Is It Paid?
KEYS
WRITTEN AGREEMENT

Arrange Move In - Studio, Flat, House
DATE & TIME
RESERVATION
REFERENCES
TENANCY AGREEMENT
INVENTORY
PAYMENTS - DEPOSIT & FIRST RENT PAYMENT
WRITTEN RECEIPT
REGULAR RENT PAYMENT
KEYS

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Living in Rented Accommodation

Living in a Room
PAYING THE RENT
PAYING THE BILLS
SHARING A ROOM
VISITORS, GUESTS & FRIENDS - RULES & REGULATIONS
SECURITY & THEFT
TEMPORARY PERIODS OF ABSENCE - GOING ON HOLIDAY
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
MOVING OUT

Living in a Bedsit
PAYING THE RENT
PAYING THE BILLS
VISITORS, GUESTS & FRIENDS - RULES & REGULATIONS
SHARING A BEDSIT
SECURITY & THEFT
SAVING ENERGY
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
MOVING OUT

Living in a Studio, Flat or House
PAYING THE RENT
PAYING THE BILLS
SHARING A FLAT OR HOUSE
SECURITY & THEFT
SAVING ENERGY
TAKING CARE OF YOUR HOME
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
RENEWING THE TENANCY
MOVING OUT

Move Out

Move Out - Room, Bedsit
DATE & TIME
CLEAN & TIDY UP
REDIRECT YOUR MAIL
RETURN THE KEYS
REMOVE YOUR PERSONAL POSSESSIONS
RECOVERING YOUR DEPOSIT

Move Out - Studio, Flat, House
DATE & TIME
CLEAN & TIDY UP
REDIRECT MAIL
CLOSE DOWN UTILITY ACCOUNTS
RETURN THE KEYS
READ THE METERS
REMOVE YOUR PERSONAL POSSESSIONS
RECOVERING YOUR DEPOSIT

Advice
BE POLITE - BE PUNCTUAL
TALK vs TEXT vs EMAIL
NEVER PAY BEFORE VIEW
ATTEND THE VIEWING IN PERSON
REMOTE ADVANCE RESERVATION
CHECK OUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
INSIST ON A WRITTEN RECEIPT
NOTICE TO LEAVE - Insist on Written Details
AVOID SUBLETTING
DON'T GET INTO DEBT
MAIL REDIRECT to a Forwarding Address

Advertise for a Roommate, Flatmate or Housemate
COMPOSE THE AD - PLACE THE AD
ANSWERING RESPONSES TO YOUR AD
THE VIEWING - MEETING THE APPLICANT

Advice for Foreign Students, International Students & Foreign Workers
LEARN SOME BASIC ENGLISH
WHERE TO STAY ON ARRIVAL IN THE U.K.
REMOTE ADVANCE RESERVATION
ATTEND THE VIEWING IN PERSON
MIXING IS GOOD
TALKING IS GOOD - LISTENING IS GOOD
LEARN ENGLISH FROM YOUR LANDLORD
BAD HABIT NO.1

Definitions

Technical Explanations & Related Information
DEPOSIT
INVENTORY
NOTICE TO LEAVE
REFERENCE
SUBLET
TENANCY AGREEMENT

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