Mannequin House

Booking Fees which is a small security deposit has to be paid to confirm the booking. This booking fee is converted into a damage deposit at the start of your tenancy agreement.

Rent Payments: Pay in Full, Pay Termly and Pay Monthly (No UK Based Guarantor Required)

Mode of Payment: Pay using a debit card or a credit card online, over the phone or at the reception. Or pay via Pay-to-Study for easy bank transfer.

Bookings for Academic Year 2020-21

7-Day Cooling Off Period

You can cancel your booking in writing or by sending an email directly to the Property Team within 7 days of accepting your tenancy agreement. If you decide to cancel your accommodation booking within these 7 days you will receive a full refund of your booking fee. No fees, no fuss.

If you decide to cancel your booking following the 7-day cooling off period, the below procedures will apply depending on your circumstances:

The following procedure applies to the below:

• Failure to receive grades (all academic years)

• Failure to obtain VISA (all academic years)

• Studying in an alternative City

If you secure your accommodation and then for the above reasons are no longer able to attend the affiliated University, official written evidence from the University (and/or UCAS/relevant VISA authorities) must be sent directly to the Property Team within 3 calendar days of the results or decision being published. If sufficient evidence is provided, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and the full booking fee will be returned.

The following procedure applies to the below:

• Change of mind

• Booking different accommodation

• Accepted onto a placement

If you do not wish to live at Student Roost for the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person to take over your tenancy. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female only flat). The replacement person must sign a contract for the entire length of your tenancy and secure this with payment of the booking fee. If a replacement is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement and Student Roost will return your booking fee in full. Please note that your booking fee will be retained, and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found.

Bookings on or after 1st August 2020

If you book your accommodation after 1st August 2020, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from point of acceptance. If you cancel your booking within these 24 hours, your full booking fee will be returned. Should you wish to cancel after these 24 hours, the previous procedures will take place depending on your circumstances.

Cancellations following tenancy start date:

If you book your accommodation on or after the tenancy start date, there will be no cooling off period. Should you wish to cancel, the below procedures will take place depending on your circumstances.

The following procedure applies to the below:

• Fail to make grades required to complete academic year

• Eviction from University

• Voluntarily withdrawn from University

If you are unable to continue your studies at University and no longer will be a University student, you may be eligible to be released from your Student Roost tenancy. Your request to cancel must be submitted directly to the Property Team in writing or via email and be accompanied by sufficient evidence to your withdrawal and the reasons behind this.

If you are granted a tenancy release, your deposit will be returned to you (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the Property upon your departure).

The following procedure applies to the below: 

• Placement

• Single Semester Course

If are required to cancel due to the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person for the remainder of your tenancy. The replacement person must sign a contract for the remaining length of your contract and secure this with payment of the booking fee. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female only flat). If a replacement is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement and Student Roost will return your deposit (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the Property upon your departure). Please note that your deposit will be retained, and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found.

Illness/Extenuating Circumstances

If you wish to leave the accommodation due to illness or any extenuating circumstances, this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The request to cancel must be made in writing or via email and any accompanying documentation must also be provided. Until a decision has been made, you will remain liable for all accommodation fees. If a tenancy release is not granted, you will be required to find a replacement person before you are released from your tenancy. If you are granted a tenancy release, your deposit will be returned to you (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the Property upon your departure).

Q. Can I send my belongings before I come in?

This depends on the capacity of the property you’ve booked at, so it’s best to get in touch with your property team directly. If your property can take care of your belongings put your full name and room number (or VIN number) on the package before you arrive and your belongings can be stored for you.

Q. Is parking available at the property?

The property offers on-site parking to disabled students for free! (Limited spaces available)

Q. Is Bike storage available?

Want to bring your bike? No worries. They offer secure, on-site cycle storage, free of charge.

Q. Are pets allowed?

Pets are not allowed in the property.