Student Support
Living off campus - Checklist
Before making a decision on off campus accommodation, consider the following:
Suburb
- Will you need to use a bus service (university or other)? If so, you need to know the bus route, and, to choose accommodation near it.
- Consider your proximity to shopping centres.
- After this you should select a suburb to suit your needs.
Type of accommodation
- Do you want to share with a family, a person, or another student?
- Do you want to board (various options) or to be self-catered?
- There may be other matters to consider, such as neighbours, pets, etc and conditions such as gardening/lawn mowing may apply.
- Negotiate parking, meals, visitor's rights, and cost sharing before agreeing to share, rent, or board.
- Do you have a lease? What is the length of the lease? What are your obligations under the lease?
- Do you require some furniture?
Board
- Which meals are provided?
- What are the washing and ironing arrangements?
- Are linen and towels supplied?
- What are the telephone arrangements?
- Are there facilities to connect a computer modem?
- Are there restrictions on visitors?
- Do you need some of your own furniture?
- Are there any extra charges in addition to your board?
- Is there a rent reduction for personal work in the home?
Be aware of tenancy rights and obligations. Student Services may be able to help you, or you can contact Tenants NSW