STUDENT TENANT LIFE CYCLE CALENDAR |
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The following is a guide to a student tenant life cycle for the first two years from arriving at university in September year one. |
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You might notice that even where a student resides for only one year we are involved for almost two years due to the advanced booking. |
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Year one -
First year students
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SEPTEMBER |
First year student arrives lives in halls for one year
Second year students return to college.
Students establish friendships. Consider: could I share a house with this student for a whole year?
(Bullying is not tolerated in any house and could result in police action and eviction).
It is better to select housemates with caution at the outset.
See what your potential student friends are like under pressure before agreeing to share a house. If someone is unreasonable, dominating or overly selfish at the outset beware! |
OCTOBER |
Student housemates form groups of friends who may be suitable housemates.
Students determine what they can afford and whether they prefer ensuite or non-ensuite bedrooms.
Ideally students want the best locations which are always reserved first.
Students should be aware of the criteria for reserving a house.
Is a deposit required, how much is the admin fee?
How do I pay, will the landlord keep the house for me if Ican't afford to pay until my student loan arrives during January?
Organized students browse accommodation web sites early to rent the best house before other students.
Wise students arrange viewings for late October and early November and do not delay in signing contracts.
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Students view and reserve houses before going on to sign contracts - http://www.leydonlettings.co.uk/BookingaHouse.html |
DECEMBER |
Students reserve and sign contracts, before leaving Canterbury for Christmas vacation.
These students can relax and enjoy their holiday having secured their house for the following year.
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JANUARY |
Many students still house hunting but viewing fewer available houses.
Some students having left it too late make rash decisions.
Meanwhile those students who reserved houses early are deciding who is having which bedrooms - not where to live!
Many contracts still to be signed by students.
Some information, payments and forms still to be received including:
Each housemate's contact information to enable Leydon Lettings to send Draft contract.
Pre-tenancy Questionaire? http://www.leydonlettings.co.uk/documents/Pre-TenancyQuestionnaire05_000.doc
Parental Guarantor? http://www.leydonlettings.co.uk/documents/GUARANTORAGREEMENT04.doc
Standing order? http://www.leydonlettings.co.uk/documents/StandingOrderForm.doc
Deposit or Advanced Rent still to pay? http://www.leydonlettings.co.uk/payments.html
Admin fee still to pay?http://www.leydonlettings.co.uk/payments.html
Appointmnet to sign contract (no need to bring draft as a new copy is provided for each party to the contract)
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FEBRUARY |
No vacancies left. One or two students have fallen out and groups seek substitute replacement tenants. |
MARCH |
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APRIL |
Students leave for Easter Vacation
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May |
Reminder that first Quarter's rent is due next month. Chase up standing orders not confirmed.
Proposed dates for leaving possesions. See link Moving in |
JUNE |
First Quarter's rent due less any advanced rent paid when reserving the house.
Reminder to inform landlord if students intend to arrive in July. See link Moving in
Detailed letter from Leydonlettings to each housemate with details of manuals and things you need to bring with you e.g. to use the internet connection. |
| Year two - Second year students: |
JULY |
Full rent tenants arrive - Second year students return to Canterbury.
Some third and final year students return at this point (often joined by second year students).
Third year students may have swopped house from year two or may be continuing in the same house from year one.
Renovation of houses
General maintenance |
AUGUST |
Renovation of houses
General maintenance |
SEPTEMBER |
'Half rent' tenants arrive
Second year students return to Canterbury. |
OCTOBER |
Second quarter's rent due
Confirm whether continuing the tenancy for a second year. |
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Viewing houses where students fail to confirm intention to remain for a second year. |
DECEMBER |
Viewing houses where students fail to confirm intention to remain for a second year. |
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Students leave for Christmas Vacation |
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Viewing houses if students are leaving or confirming intention to remain for a second year.
Third quarter's rent due |
FEBRUARY |
Students viewing houses, reserving houses and signing contracts before leaving for Christmas vacation |
MARCH |
Students viewing houses, reserving houses and signing contracts. |
APRIL |
Students leave for Easter Vacation
Fourth and final quarter's rent due
House inspections |
MAY |
Letters to tenants remainding them of the need to clean the house ahead of the final inspection at the end of the tenancy. |
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Letter to tenants renew arrivals in July Leydon Lettings Student Accommodation Calendar Letters and events
Standing Orders
Annual Payments
Delayed Payments and Fees
Unsure or Unable to Move in
Summer Residency
Moving In |
JUNE |
First Quarter's rent due
Interim house inspections
Moving out http://www.leydonlettings.co.uk/faqs.html#Isitoktoleavesomepossessionsfornewtenants |
JULY |
Announce winners of the 8 Leydon Lettings Awards with £50 for each category:
1. Best tenants
2. Best payers
3. Cleanest house
4. Cleanest garden
5. Best recycled rubbish
6. Best ideas
7. Best feedback
8. Most organised tenants |
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