YOUR MONEYYOUR TIME

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

YOUR GUIDE TO YOUR HOUSE

CONTRACTKeep a copy of your contract safe (tenancy agreement).

Fill in an inventory form, check that you have all items listed.

REPORTING DAMAGES AND REPAIRSMake sure everything works (cooker, shower, fridge, freezer, washing machine etc.) and report any faults straight away to your landlord.

Take note of any damage/marks/stains (including both sides of your mattress) and inform your landlord straight away - always keep a copy of any problems you have including photos.

SORTING UTILITIES AND BILLSTake photos of gas and electricity meter readings (if bills not included).

Contact the gas and electricity suppliers for the property and get all tenants names put on the bill. If bills are not included in the rent, you could consider changing your suppliers. Having the same supplier for both could save you money, but wait until youve settled in first.

If water is not included contact the local water board.

Ensure you are covered by a TV Licence. If there is a joint tenancy for the whole property, you may only need one licence, (www.tvlicencing.co.uk for more details).

Sort out your council tax. Full time exemption certificates are available to download from your e-vision account (if you are eligible). Take a copy to the local council office.

MOVING IN CHECK LIST OUR CURRENT

ACCREDITED

LANDLORDS*

List is correct at time of going to print but please be aware landlords and letting agents may be added or removed from the SASSY list through the year.

Check www.tees-su.org.uk/sassy for the updated list

TENANCY DEPOSITIf you have any problems regarding your deposit please contact the SU Link. The SU Link is our one stop shop for academic and welfare advice and part-time jobs.

Telephone: 01642 342247 Email: sulink@tees-su.org.uk

Visit the 1st floor SU Building between 10 am 4 pm weekdays.

Your landlord must submit your deposit in one of the tenancy deposit schemes, otherwise you can take him to court.

AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR TENANCY

Your landlord must provide the following:

The name and contact details of the tenancy deposit scheme

Prescribed information about the tenancy deposit scheme Inventory of the property Information regarding deductions from the deposit i.e.

unpaid rent, bills, damage, cleaning etc.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY DEPOSIT IS PROTECTED

Check out the website to see if has been submitted:

http://england.shelter.org.uk/

Your landlord has 30 days from receiving your deposit to tell you in writing which scheme has been used to protect your deposit. If you have not heard from your landlord in this time, you can write to your landlord and ask for this information.

If your landlord does not respond to your letter you can take court action to recover your deposit with compensation, however there may be risks involved. The website above will guide you through the correct procedure.

REMEMBER TO PUT YOUR HOUSING CHARTER ON YOUR FRIDGE.

IT IS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN LANDLORDS AND TENANTS.

CHECKLIST

Secure Front and Back Doors, Burglar Alarms

Window Locks // Bedroom Locks

Central Heating // Double Glazing

Wardrobe // Set of Drawers // Desk

Bed // Sofa // Chairs // Table

Internet Access // TV Reception

Working Shower // Toilet // Taps

Enough Power Points

Fridge // Freezer // Cooker and Washing Machine

Smoke Alarms // Carbon Monoxide Detector // Fire Extinguisher // Blanket

DONT RUSH IN TO SIGNING UP FOR YOUR NEXT STUDENT LET

HOUSING FAIRComing soon JAn 16

WWW.TEES-SU.ORG.UK/OFFICERS

THINK : SAFETYTHINK : MONEY

THINK : HOUSEMATESTHINK : LOCATION

THINK : LANDLORD

WWW.TEES-SU.ORG.UK/SASSY

THINK: TAKING TIME- DONT RUSH // LOOK AROUND // DONT BE PRESSURED

THINK: LOCATION-DISTANCE FROM UNI // TOWN // SHOPS

THINK: NOISE-NEIGHBOURS // MAIN ROAD // BARS // MUSIC

THINK: COST-DEPOSIT // ADMIN FEES // YOUR BUDGET // WHAT YOU GET

THINK: CONDITION-DAMP // DAMAGE // MOULD //WEAR AND TEAR

THINK: BILLS-INCLUDED // SEPARATE

THINK: IS IT FURNISHED // UNFURNISHED

THINK: SPACE-SIZE OF PROPERTY // ROOMS // BEDROOM

THINK: SAFETY-FIRE ALARMS // GAS CERTIFICATES

THINK: PRIVACY-CURTAINS // BLINDS // LOCKS

THINK: CONTRACT-WHAT IT SAYS // LENGTH // GET THE SU LINK TO CHECK IT

THINK: REPUTATION-RESEARCH ACCREDITED LANDLORD //LETTING AGENT

MOVING OUT CHECK LIST

BATHROOMRemove all personal stuff

REMEMBER TO CLEAN: Bath // ShowerSink and tapsIn and around the toilet MirrorsWindow and window sill Mop the floor & skirting boards

Remove all personal itemsClean windows and window sillsCheck down the back of the sofa for goodiesVacuum carpet // mop laminate flooring and skirting boards

Remove all personal stuffWipe down mirrorClean window and window sill Clean lamp shadesVacuum carpet // mop laminate flooring and skirting boards

LIVING/COMMUNAL ROOM

BEDROOM

Remember to decide whos responsible for each task to equally share the load. Its not just your deposit, its also the deposit of the people you live with.

KITCHENRemove all personal items

EMPTY:Cupboards // shelvesFridge - leave the door open if its switched offDefrost freezer - leave the door open if its switched off

CLEAN:All cupboards // shelves (inside and out)DrawersSink and draining board

Inside washing machine drawersSurfacesWindow and window sill Fridge inside and outTop of cooker (hob)Cooker hoodInside ovenGrillInside and out of microwaveMop the floor and skirting boards

GENERALInform your landlord when youre moving outEmpty back yard // garden of all rubbish and bin bagsVacuum stairs/passagewaysReport any damage/faults before you move outTake a meter reading of both gas and electricity before leaving the property and give final meter readings to the utility companies and inform the water authority that you have moved out

Take photos of each room on leaving the property to demonstrate the cleanliness of the property should you dispute charges.TV Licence - If you move out of your term time address for the summer months you may be able to claim a rebate for that time (www.tvlicencing.co.uk for more details) Return all keys to the landlord