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Graduation Celebration Tips to help your big day See page 15
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The Unipol Code See page 3
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The Unipol Codes - Moving Out and Moving In
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Bradford in the summertime
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Celebrate your graduation
03 Worried you won't get your deposit back? To use one of the FREE adjudication services with your deposit protection scheme you need to lodge the dispute within 3 months from the end of your tenancy. So if you think you may have a problem getting your deposit back contact your scheme ASAP for advice on submitting a dispute.
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UNIPOL CODE
The Unipol Code: over e g n a h at c
Living with a Code landlord will take the stress out of moving
Your Code landlord will: - Provide clear written guidelines about the standard of cleaning required before you move out.
- Confirm in writing any other arrangements (eg providing proof of bill payment, check out inspections)
- Return your deposit within 28 days or provide you with a reason for delay, along with a statement of any deductions they plan to make
Your Code landlord will:
- Let you know in writing if any works will overrun and how this might affect you
- Provide you with a copy of the Gas Safety Certificate
- Provide instructions on how to use appliances if required *The property is filthy: Most student tenancies end on the 30th of June and begin again on the 1st of July. If the property is not clean when you arrive, you will need to contact the landlord and back up with an email. The cleaner should visit within a couple of days of you notifying them. uk
- Ensure the property is ready at the start of the tenancy*
- Give you a point of contact for any emergencies
- Provide writing instructions for central heating and hot water
- Provide information about bins and recycling
The property isn’t ready for me to move in: If your bedroom or property isn’t habitable, you should be provided with alternative accommodation (if you want it). Contact the Code team if you need help: CodeComplaints@unipol.org.uk
It’s easy to check if if your landlord or agent is a member of one of Unipol’s Codes at:
www.unipol.org.uk/landlords/landlord-directory If you’re unsure, call us on 0113 243 0169 or email leedscode@unipol.org.uk
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A G O NY A M Y Hi!
Student life can be really difficult at times; balancing workloads, making new friends and budgeting. Most of what you are experiencing is brand new and takes time to get your head around. Unipol Hub officer Amy Lloyd answers questions and offers advice to help students with any housing related issues.
D EA R A MY Shared Responsibility
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: I am due to be moving out of my student property on the 30th of June. I live with 4 other housemates and we have tried to keep the house in the best condition we can. I am worried that I will not get my full deposit back and I need the money for when I go home. As it is a shared property, what am I responsible for in order to get all my money back?
When will I get my deposit back?
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: I moved into my shared accommodation on the 1st of July last year and paid my deposit of ÂŁ250. When should I expect to get my deposit back as I will be due to leave the property soon? If there are any problems/ damages, how long should it take the landlord to provide me with evidence of this?
Amy Says: You are responsible for all communal areas of the house and your own bedroom, the same applies to your housemates. I would recommend thoroughly cleaning the house when you leave and taking photos of the property in case any disputes arise with the landlord about the property's condition. You can then use these photos as evidence if disputing any deductions through your deposit scheme.
Amy Says: You should receive your deposit within 28 days of the end of your tenancy. If there is going to be a delay in doing this, the landlord must inform you of this delay in writing, together with the reasons behind the delay and an account of any deductions to be applied. If your landlord has not returned your deposit within 28 days and has not given you any reason for this, you should contact the below tenancy schemes. If you are living with a Code landlord, contact Unipol.
Amy’s advice for deposit protection Your landlord should have registered your deposit with a deposit protection scheme. If you are unable to reach agreement over the return of the deposit, you can use the scheme to try and recover money you think is owed to you. There are 3 deposit protection schemes. To find out where your deposit is protected, visit the scheme websites below TDS: www.tds.gb.com/ismydepositregistered.html My Deposits: www.mydeposits.co.uk/tenants/tenantisyourdepositprotected.htm DPS: www.depositprotection.com/is-my-deposit-protected
ADVICE
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Student Noticeboard Help
Want a house for over the summer or want to start renting from September? Are you around over the summer but have nowhere to stay? Do you simply not want to rent over the summer whilst you are not here? You can use the Unipol search engine to look for tenancies starting in September or short term lets for over the summer. Visit www.unipol.org.uk/bradford/accommodation to start your search...
SEPTEMBER LETS
Summer Lets
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The search will show up different filters. For September tenancies search 'When do you want to move in?’ then press select date and select September on the calendar. Click search.
Go down to the bottom of the search and click 'advanced search'. On the left under ''short term let' select from the options and click search.
Step 2 Search through adverts in the left column and click each one for more information.
Step 4 Search through adverts in the left column and click each one for more information. To find out more about summer lets visit www.unipol.org.uk/about/housing/summer-lets-withunipol
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LOCATION
Bradford in the summertime Whether you have decided to start your university experience early and move to Bradford in the summer, or you are a continuing student that wants to experience a Yorkshire summer, here at Unipol we’ve put together a couple of ideas that can help you make the most out of the experience.
y Park Bradford Festival at Cit 7 201 y Jul - 28th - 30th A vibrant, colourful and the multicultural programme of ish Brit al, tion very best interna and local theatre, art, music and dance right into the heart of Bradford k/ www.bradfordfestival.org.u
Bingley Music Live at Myrtle Park 31st August - 2nd Septe mber 2018 An annual indie/pop music festival set in the picturesque ground s of Myrtle Park. The festival has firm ly established itself on the festival circuit and is probably one of the most affordable festivals in the UK. Visit: www.bingleymusiclive .com
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GRADUATION
Graduation Celebration
Eat dinner and celebrate
With new found freedom from the library and dissertation writing, it’s time to start planning graduation. It’s a great day to celebrate your uni years and blow off some steam before entering the adults world! We’ve put together our top tips for your big day and a few ideas of some of Bradfords’ best eateries where you can go for a slap up meal to celebrate after!
Our top tips for the day
Eat breakfast! Or something that resembles breakfast… (well, you are celebrating right?) It’s a long day and who knows when they’ll decide to open the complimentary refreshment stands- make sure your stomach isn’t grumbling on stage.
Arrive in plenty of time. The Uni recommends arriving 90 mins - 2 hours before your ceremony is due to
Restaurants Lahore Lahore is the ideal place to go to celebrate graduation with your family. It is only a short walk from the campus and offers amazing dining experience. Inspired by the fantastic food and rich culture of the city of Lahore they serve unique freshly cooked dishes. With a diverse range of delicious food Lahore promises to offer something for everyone.
start. You’ll need to pick up your tickets, gown, hat and have the allimportant graduation photos. Also, remember to take some ID as you might need this to pick up your tickets. Plan for ALL weather conditions… If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from our time at Uni it’s that Bradford weather= unpredictable! Make sure you’ve at least got an umbrella for when it inevitably throws it down midceremony
Book any hotels/celebration meals/beauty appointments well in advance. Book early to ensure you get a space. Have a look at our Graduation Grub recommendations below… Make the most of it. All of the hard work you have put in over the years has all contributed to this day so take a few moments to absorb everything that’s going on and try to hold back the tears.
Bangkok Thai One of the most acclaimed exports of Thailand is the wide variety if its succulent cuisine. Whether hot and spicy, sweet and sour (or anything in between), the guiding principle behind each dish is to compliment harmony. Over the centuries Thai cuisine has developed into a happy combination of Eastern and Western influences turned into something uniquely Thai. The restaurant is located in Little Germany, just a short walk from the city centre.
Mamma Mia Bradford’s favourite Italian restaurant. Owned and run by the family from the start, customers have been enjoying quality Italian home-cooking since 1985. The menu is a treasure trove of Italian favourites and the range of vegetarian dishes is extensive. There is also a black board of special dishes which change frequently.
Mumtaz With a seating capacity of 500 Mumtaz is the ideal place for a large family meal. Modern interior coupled with a cosy environment provides the perfect setting to enjoy truly authentic Kashmiri cuisine, whether it’s a relaxing family meal or a catch up with friends. The venue is well known for amazing food, great service and buzzing atmosphere.