Student Living On Riversdale, Melbourne

Pay In Instalment

• For 26-27 AY:
• Rent must be paid monthly, in advance.

Guarantor Requirement

• For 26-27 AY:
• The property management does not require for you to have a guarantor to book a room.

Additional Fees

• For 26-27 AY:
• 1. Departure clean fee is AU$300 per room.
• 2. Laundry Cost: AU$4
• 3. Dryer Cost: AU$3
• 4. Car Parking: AU$99

Booking Deposit

• For 26-27 AY:
• To secure an apartment, the tenant must pay the first month’s rent as an advance.

Security Deposit

• For 26-27 AY:
• You are also required to pay a bond equivalent to 1 month rent before checking in

Cooling Off Period

• For 26-27 AY:
• The property management does not offer any cooling off period, all contracts are legal and binding.

Early termination by students

• For 26-27 AY:
• 1. The early termination cost includes an administrative fee, 1 week of rent plus GST, advertising fees, and a departure cleaning fee (if organised through the property management and not already paid).
• 2. You will also be responsible for rental payments until the apartment is leased again (up to a maximum of one month).

Other cancellation policies

• For 26-27 AY:
• Once you have entered into an offer and acceptance agreement with the owner, you are legally bound by the Residential Tenancies Act and deemed to be in a leasing arrangement. Cancellation without penalty is possible if:
• 1. you fail to meet student status requirement
• 2. you fail to gain lawful entry into Australia
• 3. you cannot enter Australia due to border closures or restrictions
• If you are unable to arrive on your selected date due to flight cancellations, they may be able to move your lease commencement date. Depending on the length of delay, there may be some financial penalties incurred. This is handled on a case-by-case basis. If your flight is delayed, please email the property management directly.
• Cancellation due to:
• 1. providing false or misleading information during your application or booking process
• 2. failure to pay your bond or rent in advance
• 3. failure to sign the Residential Tenancy Agreement when required
• 4. a change of mind
• will result in a monetary penalty.This may include forfeiting some or all of your advance rental payment and/or bond payment and is negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Delayed Arrivals & travel restrictions

• If you are unable to travel due to government-imposed travel restrictions, please contact the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will facilitate the request to review your circumstances and explore the possibility of cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are considered individually, and any outcome will depend on the property's review and applicable booking terms.

University Course Cancellation/Modification

• If your course has been cancelled by your university, please reach out to the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will liaise with the property team to review your request on a case-by-case basis for cancellation. The resolution will be subject to the property's assessment and the terms of your booking.

Deferring Studies

• If you have deferred your studies, please contact the team and share your updated university documentation. We will notify the property team to review your request for cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are assessed individually, and the final outcome will be subject to the property's review and booking terms.

Room allocation

• Students can indicate specific room number or location preferences during the booking process, and the team will accommodate these preferences wherever possible, based on availability.

Check in guide

• Approximately 2–4 weeks prior to the scheduled move-in date, students will receive check-in instructions via email. This communication will include the steps required to select a check-in date and time slot, complete necessary documentation, and settle any outstanding payments prior to arrival.
• In case of any questions or queries, please feel free to contact the team, and our team will assist to ensure a smooth check-in process.

Renewal policy

• Students who wish to extend their stay can contact the team for renewal or rebooking at the same accommodation. Our team will support the renewal process and help students secure a suitable room of their choice. Students are encouraged to reach out early to ensure they can rebook the same room or another room of their choice at the same property.

Early check in policy

• Early check-in requests can be shared in advance with the team. Our team will do a feasibility check to facilitate early check-in requests based on room readiness and availability. Additional charges may apply where applicable.

Smoking

• No smoking

Pets

• Not pet