Unilodge Metro Adelaide

To secure an apartment, the tenant must pay 2 weeks rent plus the cost of the mattress protector and shower curtain. Also a bond of 4-6 weeks rent depending on the weekly rental figure must be paid prior to check in.

Every resident must pay a Bond. This will be held by Consumer and Business Services on behalf of the owner of the apartment. Bond is 4 weeks rent if the weekly rent is up to AU$250.00, and 6 weeks rent if the weekly rent is more than AU$251.00.

The Bond (Security Deposit) is refundable at the end of a Residential Tenancy Agreement if :
• All rent is paid up to date – and rent will be charged on a daily basis until all keys are returned;
• All invoices are paid. There will be final charges for electricity usage, phone and internet
usage, shower curtains and mattress protectors;
• The premises is cleaned to our standards and all belongings are removed;
• Any damages are repaired;
• All items on the inventory must be returned to their original position, clean and in good order.
• All keys and swipe cards must be returned to reception.

Payments can be made in the following way: 
a) Bank Transfer into the Bank Account. 
b) Direct Deposit at the bank into the nominated Bank Account. 
c) Credit card at the reception desk during business hours.
d) Royal Pay

Updates to Policy

• For all off-shore applications made to UniLodge, the property will be waitlisting these applications until such time as an announcement that the borders are opening. 

• So effectively, the property will not be offering contract leases, requesting security deposits or bonds or any advanced rent. 

• Property will be filing all applications in date order and when it's announced that international travel will begin again, the property will proactively  reach out to all applicants and progress their applications to bookings.

Regular Policy

Bond and Advance Rent

No Refund
• In the event of a resident being evicted for whatever reason, the resident will not be eligible for refund of any Rent paid until another resident is found.
• At the end of a Residential Tenancy Agreement, where damage has been caused to UniLodge property and the Security Deposit is not enough to cover the cost of rectification, the Security Deposit will be claimed and the resident will remain liable for any additional costs.
• Where a resident breaks a Residential Tenancy Agreement without cause, the resident is not eligible for any refund or advanced rent until another resident is found.
 

Partial Refund
• In the case where a resident wishes to withdraw from their application, who after accepting the offer of accommodation and has paid a security deposit must give a least 28 days written
notice prior to the commencement date of their Tenancy Agreement.
• Where the appropriate notice is given, then a portion of the security deposit may be refunded at the discretion of UniLodge management, dependent on the subsequent re-letting of the apartment to another party.
 

Total Refunds
• If an applicant has fulfilled all obligations as defined by UniLodge but the offer of
accommodation at UniLodge is withdrawn, or if UniLodge management is unable to provide
accommodation in accordance with our obligations, all advance Rent instalments will be fully
refunded. However, while we will try to offer applicants the rooms or apartments of their
choice, this may not always are possible.
• If applicants are offered similar alternative accommodation within the same UniLodge facility
before commencement of their lease or upon their arrival, but wish to decline this offer, a
cancellation fee may apply.
• If your application has been accepted and you have paid your deposit – 2 weeks rent and you change your mind, then you are not entitled to a refund.

Breaking the Residential Tenancy Agreement

The Residential Tenancy Agreement is a legally binding document, which if broken will incur
penalties. Where a resident believes that they cannot stay in the apartment or continue to pay the Rent, they must notify UniLodge management as soon as possible.
When considering prematurely terminating your Residential Tenancy Agreement, it is your
responsibility to do the following:
• Continue to pay the rental payments for the remainder of the agreement or until the apartment is re-let plus a portion of the letting fee, calculated according to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal formula.
• You many help in finding another suitable person to take over your apartment so there is a
continuation of payments to the apartment owner.
• In all cases a departure cleaning fee applies

1. Who pays for the electricity, water and internet connection?

Electricity connection, internet connection and water is included in your rent.

2. Will there be car park spaces available?

There will be a limited number of car park spaces available at an additional charge.

3. Can I bring my pet with me?

A6. Unfortunately pets are not accepted at this property.

4. Do I need to bring my bedroom and bathroom linen?

You can.

5. What kind of contracts are offered?

Full Year and Half Year leases are being offered. If your requirements are outside of these terms, you can reach out to us.

6. What fees are payable to reserve my booking?

To secure your booking an advance deposit, which is an amount equal to two (2) weeks’ rent (inclusive of GST).

7. When will the advanced booking amount be charged?

The advanced booking deposit will be requested for payment once your booking enquiry has been approved.

9. What kind of contracts does this property offer?

 We are currently accepting the following leases:

• 4 – 12 Weeks
• 13 – 24 Weeks
• 25 – 36 Weeks
• 37 – 44 Weeks
• 45 – 52 Weeks