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ummer is here and exams will come and go as you look forward to moving in to your new home or starting the next chapter away from Leeds. Whatever your circumstances Unipol can help keep the stress out of moving and give you simple and straightforward advice. Don’t miss our moving special in the centre pages. For all you students out there who have not secured your home for next year you will find there are lots of properties still available so now is a great time to look. The good news is that there is plenty of choice, the standards are high and the ones in here are all accredited, giving you peace of mind. This time of year sees
many of you graduating, a time for celebration and a sigh of relief that it’s all over. Knowing you will want to celebrate your success with your friends and family we have gone out and tried and tested some local venues; so whether you are on a budget or fancy splashing out we have it covered. Unipol is here to help with any type of housing query that you have, whether you are still house hunting; have a deposit query or are having problems in your new home. Feel free to drop in and see us in the Housing Hub on Woodhouse Lane (open Monday to Friday, 9.30am 4.45pm) or our outlet in the Leeds University Union building (open until mid-June). We are always happy to see you!
From all the staff at Unipol we hope you have a great summer
Sarah’s tips Tips on what YOU need to remember to do before handing in your keys
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o make the move as easy as possible make sure you know what all your responsibilities are as soon as possible so that you have plenty of time to prepare. Below are my top tips on things to remember before you move: n
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Not in a group yet or your group fallen through? Why not use our Student-to-Student Noticeboard. With thousands of messages posted every year it's the perfect place to find new housemates www.unipol.org.uk/notice-board
All rubbish must be removed properly, visit www.leaveleedstidy.com for useful tips on this. Remember to put all furniture back to the position you found it in and
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Contact your landlord to find out when deposits will be paid back and how you will be notified if a deduction will be made, if you wish to dispute this you only have a short time to appeal against the decision, www.thedisputeservice.co.uk has useful advice if you need to do this.
Summer Lets Are you around over the summer but have nowhere to stay? Then look no further, most student halls will offer summer lets for the months of July and August to put you up whilst you're not at university. To find out more and look for summer lets visit our website and click 'search for housing', under the 'advanced search' there is an option to select 'summer let' in the 'short term let' drop down box. You can also find information on summer lets at www.unipol.org.uk/about/housing/summer-lets-with-unipol
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September lets
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Get in Shape
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Signing a contract
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Volunteering
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Rate Your landlord
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Intercultural Activities
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Discover Headingley
This one is the one that so many people forget - If you are expecting mail you should arrange for it to be redirected to your new address, to do this visit www.royalmail.com and fill in the on-line application form or you can go to the Post Office and ask for a redirection application form.
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check if there are any sinks or drains which need unblocking. If you have a garden read over your tenancy agreement to find out what your responsibilities are in maintaining it.
Reading over your tenancy agreement and understanding your responsibilities will help make moving to another property as easy as possible so make sure you discuss the above tips with your house mates a few weeks before you leave to agree on what everyone can do to contribute towards ensuring the house is left in a satisfactory condition.
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Ensure that all rent and bills are fully paid; some landlords require proof of this before returning your deposit so check if this applies to you.
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last day of tenancy and give these to your utility companies, including a forwarding address for them to send a letter of confirmation of your final payment.
Make sure you know the exact date and time that you need to leave the property by and if your keys need to be handed in in person or via post to your landlord.
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The Unipol Code What's in it for you?
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Haven't found a house for next year yet? Or simply don't want to rent anywhere over the summer whilst you're not here? Have no fear as Unipol is here! There are still plenty of good quality properties advertised on our website that can be let from July (some with summer rent discounts) or from September. You can search for properties on our website and there is an option to select a start date, if you specifically want to rent from September then add this in and all of the available properties that match your search will show up. Simples!
Worried you won't get your deposit back?
Contact us Unipol - 0113 243 0169 info@unipol.leeds.ac.uk www.unipol.org.uk/leeds
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. Look at page 3 for more information.
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The Unipol Code: Living with a Code landlord will take the stress out of moving
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Provide clear written guidelines about the standard of cleaning expected at the end of your tenancy
Make sure the property is ready for you to move in at the start of the tenancy
Your Code landlord will:
Your Code landlord will:
Confirm in writing any other arrangements for the end of the tenancy (eg providing proof of payment of bills, check out inspections)
Return your deposit (or the remainder after deductions) within 28 days, but if there is a delay they will provide you with the reason for this, along with a statement of account of any deductions that they plan to make
Let you know in writing if any works are overrunning and what the consequences might be Give you a point of contact for any emergencies Provide you with a copy of the Gas Safety Certificate Provide written instructions on how to use the central heating and hot water If you ask for them, provide instructions on how to use the appliances that have been provided
The property is filthy The majority of student tenancies end on the 30th June, with the next one starting on the 1st July giving landlords often less than 24 hours to make sure the property is ready for you. Whilst ideally it should be clean already, notify the landlord of the problem immediately, backing it up with an email. They should arrange for a cleaner to visit within a reasonable timeframe - generally within a couple of days of you notifying them.
Provide you with details about bins and recycling
The property isn’t ready for me to move in If your bedroom or the property itself isn’t ready for occupation, then you should be provided with alternative accommodation (if you want it) and rent will not be payable for the room / property that can’t be used.
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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Join the 1000s of students each year that choose to live in Headingley on’t miss out on this popular student destination…… we love the huge amount of independent businesses here - they make this place unique. Headingley is a great place to live and has for many years been a popular place for students to hang out. It is only 1.5 miles out of the city centre and a 30 minute walk to the Universities - or, if you study at Headingley Campus it’s right on the doorstep. Also, for those at Trinity in Horsforth its only 1 train stop away.
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the Heart Centre for their cosy cafe or sign up to one of their classes n The Bowery with easy to access weekend or 6 week short courses in the arts n Beer Ritz providing a fabulous wide range of beer and ale n Artisan Bakery for daily freshly baked bread n The Natural Food Store for fair trade/organic supplies and environmentally responsible products n Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre (Heart) offering a varied programme of music, films, performance, literature and talks n R.K Harris & Sons Veg for fresh fruit and flowers
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fish and chips n Costello’s Bakery and cafe n Ecco pizzeria n Café lento n Dare cafe - long standing landmark in Headingley n Love Rouge for delicious cakes n Sebby’s in Far Headingley cracking little café with friendly staff n ‘Shake it’ a local milkshake bar n White's Deli - you'll love the vibe
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Original Oak for food, student deals and summer drinking outdoors n The Skyrack is a mixture of old and new n Arcadia for real ale and atmosphere n Plus many more…most on the Otley Run….
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We’re here to help you Leave Leeds Tidy your items to be reused. For dates, locations and more information please see www.leaveleedstidy.com/reuse/. You can also donate your items to the Love Leeds Charity Shop in Leeds University Union; you can drop your stuff off anytime LUU is open.
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very year during the summer, thousands of students move between properties or away from Leeds. This move inevitably results in some unwanted stuff, so we’re here to help. To make your move that little bit easier, check our handy tips and advice to help you start clearing out your house early and reduce the amount of stuff that you are left with at the last minute. All of this information and more can be found at
Alternative: Freecycle - simply put an advert up on the website and wait for your junk to become someone else’s treasure.
www.leaveleedstidy.com Follow us on Twitter @LeaveLeedsTidy or like Leave Leeds Tidy on Facebook for regular updates, or if you have questions. Use your Bins Put your bins out the night Donate your unwanted stuff before Give unwanted, reusable items a collection and bring them such as pots and pans, clothing back in once they’ve been and bedding to Leave Leeds emptied. Leaving your bins out Tidy. From the middle of May, may lead Emmaus and St. Vincents will be to a fine of up to £75 and they setting up collection points make the street look untidy. around Hyde Park and To find out when your bins are Headingley so that you can take collected, please go to
www.leeds.gov.uk/yourbinday. If you have too much recycling to fit in your green bin, then you can leave it in a clear bag next to the bin, but please don’t leave it in a black bin liner – it won’t be collected. Tins and cans, paper, magazines, cardboard, empty aerosol cans, plastic bottles and bags can all go in your green bin. But if you’re not sure visit the Leave Leeds Tidy website for a full list. Drop off points for recycling Some things cannot be recycled in your green bins, however a number of drop off points exist n Recycle old mobile phones, tetra pak juice cartons, batteries, print cartridges and plastic bags at the recycling points in Leeds University Union. n
You can also recycle your print cartridges at Leeds Beckett Students’ Union.
We know it’s easy to build up a lot of stuff, so get organised and start planning today – getting a head start on cleaning your house could be one of the best ways to get your deposit back. If you’ve got any questions just drop us an email on leaveleedstidy@luu.leeds.ac.uk If you have any problems when you're moving in and out of your house then you can get free help and advice from your Union's Student Advice Centre.
Bottle banks Use your local bottle bank or get your glass recycled through the Refloat project over the Changeover period. For more information of when these collections will be taking place please email volunteering@ leedsbeckettsu.co.uk Everything else If you have stuff to get rid of that can’t be reused by someone else then take it to one of the local Household Waste Recycling Sites to be disposed of safely. There’s one on Kirkstall Road, and another on Meanwood Road. You need a resident permit from the Council, if yours hasn’t been delivered then ask your landlord.
Look at: www.leaveleedstidy.com and follow us on Twitter @LeaveLeedsTidy or like Leave Leeds Tidy on Facebook for regular updates.
How to get your deposit back - a guide for students MOVING IN A few key checks can save a lot of problems later on! n Make sure your deposit was
protected within 30 days of the landlord receiving it (details on how to do this are included later on) n If you get a check in report or
inventory make sure you look it over. It details the condition of the property; if any dirt or damage is not listed at the start you could be held responsible for it at the end. Submit any corrections to the landlord ASAP. If you do not get a check in report you are still advised to make a note of any problems and let the landlord know in writing promptly. n Check your tenancy agreement.
It tells you your responsibilities during the tenancy and what your deposit could be used for. MOVING OUT The accommodation provider may be able to deduct money from the deposit if you break terms in the tenancy agreement. To avoid this,
before you move out:
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n Clean the property thoroughly n Check for damage
n Make sure all rent and bills are
fully paid. n Check you have met all other conditions in the agreement. Your accommodation provider must tell you promptly if he/she plans to make deductions and money owed must be paid to you without delay. If there is a delay send a request in writing. 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. Where is my deposit held? There are 3 deposit protection schemes. To find out where your deposit is protected ask your landlord or read your tenancy agreement or visit the schemes’ websites.
Unipol protects deposits with TDS, and Unipol accredited landlords can use a special Unipol/TDS protection scheme. If your landlord has protected your deposit under the Unipol/TDS scheme and you have problems you should contact Unipol in the first instance. Disputes must be submitted within 3 months. Is my deposit registered with TDS?: www.tds.gb.com/ismydepositregistered.html
www.mydeposits.co.uk/tenants/ tenantisyourdepositprotected.htm
www.depositprotection.com/is-mydeposit-protected
Contact your accommodation provider and ask for the protection information. If the deposit has not been protected you could be entitled to compensation. Seek legal advice
■ Contact your Student Union Advice Centre • Leeds University Union Tel: 0113 380 1290 email: advice@luu.leeds.ac.uk • Leeds Beckett Students' Union Tel: 0113 812 8400 email: su.advice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk • Leeds Trinity University 0113 283 7100 (ext. 352) email: trinitywelfare@leedstrinity.ac.uk Complain under the Unipol Code If you landlord is a member of the Unipol Code and you believe that your deposit has not been protected you should contact Unipol and submit a complaint. Pick up your copy of
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Rate Your Landlord
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he wait is over - Rate Your Landlord has launched across Leeds! The brand new, custom-built website has published thousands of students’ responses, and is ready for thousands more. Rate Your Landlord lets students anonymously* leave feedback about their renting experiences. It’s a bit like TripAdvisor - a student submits a review about their renting experience, the review is moderated by our team, the landlord gets a right of reply, and the review is posted on the site. The reviews rate landlords and agents on things like customer service, efficiency of repairs, safety and security, deposit handling and more. This means you can check out what students have said about their property and their landlord, and gather the information you need when house hunting. We want students to give fair and balanced views and
opinions, backed up with the facts. If you’ve had a brilliant time then you need to tell other students who you think is great. Whatever you want to say about your landlord, make sure you’re fair and accurate, as what you say is in the public domain, and landlords can respond to concerns to make sure each side has their fair say. Rate Your Landlord is here for every student from every university and college in Leeds … but where next? We’re hoping to expand to other cities in the future, so we can help students everywhere make more informed choices when it comes to housing. If you have any questions, email the Student Engagement Officer, George Bradley, on G.Bradley@unipol.org.uk. *We keep a record of your name, email address and other details in case we need to get in touch. Published reviews will not display this information.
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t's no shock that travel around Leeds is notoriously expensive with the price of a single bus fare being over £2 for some short-hop journeys within the City. As exec officers we have had a real breakthrough with First buses and have successfully convinced them to launch a brand new fare structure on many bus routes popular with students within Leeds. From Monday 18th April the £1 fare on the 56 service has now been extended from town to Headingley stadium, the number 1 and 6 are £1 from Parkinson Steps to Weetwood sports facility and the 28 is £1 from Parkinson Steps to Oxley Halls. All buses originally £1 between Headingley and Parkinson Steps have been extended to the City Centre. Full details are outlined below. Now, there are a few changes that will need to come into place
given this joyous news. All students will need to present their student cards clearly to the bus drivers for the £1 fare to be applicable. As part of the deal we have had to really convince First buses that this is a good idea and it won't dent a wedge in those end of year profits. It's a real case of use it or lose it. The new student tariffs will run as part of a trial period up until Friday 17th June so in that time make sure you use the bus, I beg!! Whether you're travelling into town and would usually get a taxi - get the bus! Whereas before, two of you travelling in a taxi from Hyde Park/Burley into town was the same price as two of you catching the bus, around £4.50, this is no longer the case! If we say the average student would use a taxi once a week to get around the City in one form or another and the average fare would be £4.50, this would
equate to £135 over the 30 weeks of the year that students are typically in Leeds. Compare this to the price of using the bus for those journeys- just £30 wow that's quite the saving! The new £1 bus coverage means students can finally travel on the most popular journeys in the City, there's no excuse to catch a taxi any longer! If we can prove to First that by reducing bus prices for students across Leeds, they will see higher usage and ultimately more money for them then they will begin to reduce costs on further routes around the City. Even more exciting, if this trial period goes well then First will introduce a brand new 30% reduced student bus tariff across all their bus services in West Yorkshire commencing September 2016! The £1 student fare offer is available:
To/from University towards Headingley n Services 1 and 6 - Ring Road (for Weetwood Sports) to University n Service 28 Foxhill Avenue (for Oxley) to University n Service 97 Lawnswood School (on Spen Road) to University n Service 56 Carnegie Stadium (North Lane) to University To/from University towards City n Service 1 City Square/Bishopgate St to University
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To/from Morrisons and St John's Centre (Woodhouse Lane/Albion St stops) n Services 1, 6, 28 and 97 to/from Headingley Arndale n Service 56 to/from Carnegie stadium"
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Whether you are moving in or out of a property in the near future, preparation is the key to a stress free move. This guide offers practical advice on making sure you have all the bases covered and avoid the pitfalls.
MOVING OUT
As long as you find out what you need to do it can be really simple and pain free. So read this guide and pick up a copy of our deposit leaflet, available from any of our branches, including many of the support service outlets at your institution and Students’ Union. If you are renting from your university, college or a larger owner, they may have provided a tenants’ handbook when you moved in or information on what you need to do when you move out. This is likely to include a list of charges you may incur if you have damaged anything.
BRINGING YOUR CAR? If you want to have a car in Leeds you should check to see if you need a permit. You can organise this before you move in by getting an application form from the Leeds City Council website: www.leeds.gov.uk/parking
MOVING IN ON THE 1ST JULY If you plan to move in on the 1st July, many landlords and agents will have lots of properties changing tenants so problems may take a little longer to fix.
MOVING IN
Moving into your new home is an exciting time, giving you independence and the freedom of living in your own space. However, this comes with more responsibilities and important things to do when you first move in. So to make sure you enjoy the experience to the full, do a little forward planning and bring down those stress levels.
READ ON FOR:
• Cleaning Advice (it takes longer than you think) • Moving in and out (the bits you REALLY need to know) • Your contractual obligations (the small print) • Security advice (moving in and going off for the summer?) • Moving out checklist
MOVING OUT WHAT IF NO ONE WILL CLEAN UP?
CLEANING If you are renting a shared property you are all jointly responsible for its condition when you move out, although the degree of joint liability can vary depending on the type of tenancy agreement you’ve signed. As a rule of thumb communal areas will almost always be the responsibility of everyone. Remember all the landlord/agent wants is a property returned in an acceptably clean condition to hand over to the new tenants moving in.
Not cleaning the house because no one else will is not an acceptable reason: you will all end up losing some or all of your deposits.
• Work out in advance how you will clean the property and divide up the tasks for the communal areas. That is the kitchen, bathroom, lounge, corridors, stairs and any outside space and cellar area. • It is a good idea to talk to your house mates now and try to agree a day to get together to clean up, before everyone starts disappearing after exams • Use the checklist on the back page to keep you on track.
BATHROOM Not cleaning the toilet or the bathroom suite can cost £50 - £100. This is the time it can take for professional cleaners to clean the area properly.
OVEN AND GRILL It can take a lot of cleaning to do this properly. This again could take two visits for cleaning fluid to be left overnight and can cost in excess of £95
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HELP! I’M NOT SURE WHAT’S EXPECTED
Why not ask your landlord/ agent to do an inspection to point out anything you should do to return the property in an acceptable condition?
UTILITY BILLS The landlord/agent may keep your deposit until you provide written proof that all the outstanding utility bills are paid. This may include providing an exemption letter for your council tax bill, if required this should be detailed in your contract. If in doubt always go back to your contract as this will detail what is expected of you and what you can expect from your landlord.
DID YOU KNOW?
Cleaning the kitchen and bathroom is over 50% of the task of cleaning the whole property, so concentrating on cleaning your own room is not enough.
YOUR FINAL BILL
• A few weeks before you move out, contact the utility companies and let them know that you will be closing the account soon. • On the final day take your meter readings, inform the companies to close your account and give them a forwarding address to send the bill. • Keep a record of the meter readings. • Once paid make sure you send proof to the landlord/agent.
MOVING IN MOVING IN DAY Check your new property thoroughly. Although your landlord will try and have your property ready on the first day of your contract - clean and in a good state of repair - it is not always
possible. The previous tenants may have only moved out the day before, not cleaned properly and left repair works to be done.
• Take photos, including any wear and tear damage so you have proof of its condition from the outset. • If your property does need some repair or cleaning inform your landlord immediately in writing (emails are fine) as well as by phone.
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MOVING DAY Don’t leave the car or house open and unattended while you move your possessions in as this is a prime time for opportunist thieves to steal your valuables!
• Ask for a date by which the work should be
completed, keep in touch and let your landlord know if the works are not done on time.
...AND ANOTHER THING IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT UTILITIES IF I AM PAYING? When you register your details try to register all the names so that no one has to take individual responsibility. Make sure you can find the stop taps for your gas, water and electricity supplies. Ask your landlord/agent if you can’t find them
I WANT TO DECORATE Stop! Before you get your paint brushes out check your contract and if in doubt contact your landlord/agent.
BILLS NOT INCLUSIVE
Most owners don’t allow tenants to decorate, put up shelves, put nails in walls and sometimes don’t allow Blu-Tack so ask.
You’ve moved in and you’ve informed your landlord/agent of any immediate works needed, so relax. However in the first few days there are a few things you should do and top of the list is to take meter readings for your gas and electric supply. Check with your landlord whether your water is on a meter.
I NEED MORE STORAGE SPACE Although your contract and/or inventory (if supplied) will detail the furniture provided you can still request additional and many landlords are happy to talk through your requirements. The Unipol Code details the furniture and white goods that should be provided as a minimum.
My gas meter reading My electricity meter reading
NOT SURE WHO THE CURRENT SUPPLIERS ARE? Who supplies my gas? Transco 0870 608 1524 Who supplies my electricity? Yorkshire Electric Distribution 0845 330 0889
HELP IS AT HAND
STILL HAVING PROBLEMS?
Don’t forget Unipol and your Student Union are here to help and can offer free advice. So if you run in to problems contact us.
CHECKLIST
SECURITY DURING THE SUMMER
KITCHEN
Many students leave their term-time house empty over the summer; if you are one of these students, check out the tips below:
The cooker, grill and all its attachments are clean The fridge freezer is fully emptied, cleaned and doors left open and switched off All cupboards emptied and cleaned (including fronts) Floor covering cleaned
LOUNGE AND COMMUNAL HALLWAYS
All carpets vacuumed and stains cleaned up Personal possessions fully removed All posters and Blu-Tack taken down from walls All furniture that was present at the start has been returned Paint work and window sills wiped Furniture polished and empty Empty and clean out the vacuum cleaner Make sure light bulbs are in each room and working
BATHROOM
The toilet, sink and bath have been cleaned Flooring cleaned and mirror All toiletries removed and bins emptied
BEDROOM
Carpets are vacuumed Furniture in correct place and wiped down Personal items removed Bin emptied
• Keep your doors and windows • Take your valuables home and make locked and close your gate sure the house is fully secured with • Don’t leave cash and valuables on the burglar alarm set and inform display, keep them hidden from your landlord view from the window or through • Inform the post office to keep hold the letterbox of any mail for you and pick it up on • Leave a light or radio on to give your return, a build up of mail is a the impression someone is in – sure sign that no one is home. consider using a timer switch
FOR FURTHER ADVICE OR INFORMATION: PC Matt Guy, University of Leeds Safer Universities Office, 07921 282173 or matthew.guy@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk PC Mark Fox, Student Liaison Officer for Leeds Beckett, 07894 971501 or mark.fox@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
METER READINGS Gas:
Electric: Any repairs needed? (Moving in only) 1. 2. 3. Date reported to your landlord:
Ian O’Brien (Inspector for Hyde Park & Woodhouse NPT) says: ‘Place notices at the front and rear windows of the premises stating ‘all property has been marked / recorded for tracing purposes’ and display the “Immobilise” window stickers which cost just 20p. To order these email support@immobilise.com’.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TENANT When renting a property, did you know that you have certain responsibilities? There’s a common misconception that the landlord is responsible for everything to do with maintaining the house, but this is not always the case. Your tenancy agreement will detail what you need to take care of, so make sure you read it fully. Here are some of the most common tenant responsibilities:
CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY
It’s generally accepted that there will be some ‘fair wear and tear’ during your stay. Over time, walls will need re-decorating, carpets replacing and things may break even if they are being used correctly. However if you damage something through using it inappropriately, your landlord is entitled to charge you the cost of putting it back to its original state.
REPORTING REPAIRS
Mind reading is not a pre-requisite to being a landlord. If something needs repairing in your property, send your landlord an email or put it in writing. Your landlord does not have to take action unless they receive proper notice that repairs are needed. In most tenancy agreements you have a contractual obligation to inform the landlord about any repairs that they are responsible for and failure to do so can be costly.
ALLOWING ACCESS
If your landlord provides 24 hours written notice they can enter the house/ flat for the purposes of repairs or looking at the condition of the property.
BLOCKED DRAINS OR TOILETS
If your drains become blocked with food, hair or other substances, you may have to pay to have them unblocked. The best option is to try to unblock them using a sink unblocking solution bought from the supermarket. If your landlord has to arrange this the costs will likely fall to you.
MAINTAINING THE GARDEN
Some landlords will stipulate in their agreements that tenants maintain the garden They don’t need to provide you with the tools to do this, but you could request that they do. If it’s your contractual responsibility, your landlord may charge you for putting the garden back into good condition.
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Things to do in summer If you are staying around in Leeds in the summer there are plenty of events going on. So make sure you sample some of what Leeds has to offer.
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Leeds Pride - 7th August Leeds pride is the biggest LGB T event in Yorkshire and it held every year. Starting in Millenium Square, and running through Briggate and The Calls, there’s live music, performances, floats and stal ls galore! The party usually goe s on late into the night with people entering nightclubs and bars later on. It’s a great day to support a great cause! Millenium Square
th August VW Festival 12-14 enjoy three days thing then you can ur yo re mo e ar If cars of the ultimate Volkswagen experience at Harewood House. There’s a trade and club stand, live music and the opportunity to camp - a car lover ’s dream! Harewood House, LS17 9LG
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Get in shape for the summer I t’s getting to that point in the year when exams are looming but that also means summer is on the horizon! Exam period can be a tough time for the body, all of those revision snacks, biscuits and cups of tea are saying bye bye abs and hello belly! But it doesn’t have to be the way, getting out and exercising can be the perfect revision break whilst also helping to get the summer body ready for when university finishes! Here are a few ideas for ways to get fit ready for your holidays and travels.
1. The Gym The gym - it might sound simple but popping to the gym for an hour each day can really help to break up the revision and allows you to do various different work outs each day to keep it mixed up. You won’t be going out much over the next few weeks so why not spend that money on a gym membership instead or if you’re a fresher you may even have free membership this year so make the most of it! The key to a good night’s sleep is to be both mentally and physically tired, so revising hard during the day, working hard at the gym and sleeping well at night could well be the recipe for smashing your exams!
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Sports - If you’re not already part of a sports club then now is the time to get looking. There are plenty to choose from, both university clubs and local sports teams around Leeds. It may well be getting towards the end of the rugby and football seasons but that doesn’t mean you can’t still play and it also means the season is starting for other sports like cricket and tennis. Many rugby clubs will enter 7’s tournaments (the most tiring game of rugby you’ll ever play), you can also hire out the pitches inside and outside the edge for five-a-side football and tennis courts around Leeds which are both great ways to keep fit and have a laugh with your mates.
2. Moor Walking Moor walking - now that the weather is improving, the sun is coming out and it’s starting to warm up, why not take a trip to Ilkley Moor? You can get direct trains from both Leeds and Bradford Forster Square so getting there is simple and once you arrive you’ll be greeted with stunning views, pubs, restaurants and the glorious outdoors. A great way to spend a day with your mates, whether it’s to celebrate finishing exams, banishing hangovers or just simply for something to do, then Ilkley Moor is perfect. Make a day of it and take a picnic, enjoy the sun and get hiking! Visit www.ilkleymoor.org/walks/ for more information.
d swimming 4. Cycling, running an Cycling, running and swimming Great activities that you can either do alone or with a group of mates, they’re all great sports to keep fit, working lots of different areas of your body and getting that heart pumping. A great way to burn those calories for the summer. Why not combine the 3 and do a triathlon? The world triathlon in Leeds is on the 12th June 2016 in aid of Cancer research, you can enter the ‘olympic’ or ‘sprint’ distances based on your ability. For more information visit yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/ events/
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Celebrate your graduation on a shoestring or splash out 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 adult world! We’ve put together our top tips for your big day and a few ideas of some of Leeds’ best eateries where you can go for a slap up meal to celebrate after!
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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 refreshments stands - make sure your stomach isn’t grumbling on stage. Arrive in plenty of time, the uni’s recommend arriving 90 mins - 2 hours before your ceremony is due to start. You’ll need to pick up your tickets, gown hat/hood and have the all-important graduation photo. Also, remember to take some form of ID as you might need this to pick up your tickets. Plan for the ALL weather conditions… If there’s one thing
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we’ve learnt from our time at uni it’s that Leeds weather = unpredictable! Make sure you’ve at least got an umbrella for when it inevitably throws it down mid-ceremony… Book any hotels/celebration meals/beauty appointments well in advance. The universities in Leeds hold graduation ceremonies at similar times, so 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.
Sukothai What better than a fresh Thai dish cooked by a professional chef that used to work in Bangkok for 8 years? You’ll feel like you’ve been transported into a new food world. There are restaurants in the City centre, Headingley and Chapel Allerton. Great choice for vegetarians. 15 South Parade, Leeds City Centre - 0113 242 2795
AM Kitchen and Bar For a fresh, flavoursome and healthy (winner!) Indian dish you can’t miss AM Kitchen and Bar. Serving a selection of appetisers, kebabs, curries, puris and vegetarian dishes there is bound to be something for every member of your party. 24-26 Briggate, Leeds City Centre, LS1 6EP - 0113 242 2626
Fazenda If you’re a meat lover, Fazenda is the place to be. ‘A unique dining experience’ serving succulent cuts of meat slowly grilled over open flamed pits, carved in front of your eyes. However, don’t be disappointed if meat is not your thing, they serve up great pescetarian and vegetarian dishes too. What’s not to enjoy? Watermans Place, Leeds - 0113 400 1183
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Everyone loves Italian food right? Viva serves authentic food in a warm and intimate atmosphere. It’s right next to the corn exchange so perfect for celebrations in the city. Viva also serves ample vegetarian options so the choice is excellent. Look out for the free glass of prosecco with any early bird menu purchase. 9-11 Bridge End, Leeds, LS1 7HG - 0113 242 0185
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Projects and Volunteering Jonny the Community Officer at LUU shares his favourite projects of the year. e’ve had an incredibly busy start to term three organising a range of great activities and campaigns all aimed at supporting you during your time here at Leeds. Get to know your neighbour is one such project which LUU run at the beginning of the new academic year to help students settle in to their local community and make friends. Leave Leeds Tidy will be kicking off in the next few weeks which is all about supporting you during this
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year’s changeover period. As a resident of Leeds, there's loads you can do to ensure your community is a clean place that everyone can enjoy. Whether it's reusing unwanted items, recycling rubbish or removing waste, we have the information you need to Leave Leeds Tidy. We've been running for six years, and in that time we've diverted over 85 tonnes of stuff from landfill! We’ll be holding collection points outside Hyde Park Picture House in the last week of June and first week of July for you to come and dispose of any unwanted goods! We’ll also have a collection point available in the LUU foyer throughout June and July as well as holding two jumble sales for students to sell their unwanted items at on Sunday 29th May and Sunday June 12th!
We’ve also been working hard to bring local, more independent, discounts to students through our Stay Local scheme which is going from strength to strength! We’ve now got over twenty-five local traders on board with the scheme, including Nation of
Shopkeepers and HumpIt. All you have to do is buy your NUS Extra Card from your student’s union helpdesk and you’ll automatically have the Stay Local stamp printed on the back – entitling you to a range of
Volunteering Give something back - develop new skills - build on existing experience and knowledge - whatever your reasons there are lots of opportunities to get involved!
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arah, the Welfare Officer with Leeds Beckett University Students’ Union (Leeds Beckett SU) looks back and forward on volunteering opportunities. There are many different areas you can volunteer in, from children’s education, to public services, to environmentalism and beyond. Café Lingo is a weekly language café at Leeds Beckett Students’ Union that aims to give students the opportunity to share foreign languages and cultures, meet new people and have fun. This was an initiative brought in by our VP Equality and Diversity. There are weekly sessions during term-time with interactive
activities, film nights, quizzes and much more, all run by volunteers. The volunteering roles include campus leaders, table leaders with fluency in different languages and café volunteers that help assist with the sessions. Café Lingo is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and get practising any foreign languages, whether you’re fluent or just a beginner, all are welcome! There are also opportunities to get involved in delivering workshops to children and young people across Leeds – this year, we are delivering CSI workshops which aim to raise aspirations in STEM for disadvantaged young people, and also deliver Sexuality and Relationships workshops to compliment the
sex education children get in schools which we feel often leaves out important information such as what a happy and healthy relationship is. Leeds Beckett SU has been instrumental in the Welcome to Leeds project to welcome refugees to our city – we are looking for writers and translators for the Refugees Newsletters, as well as Language and Intercultural Understanding volunteers, who work with local Leeds schoolchildren who speak English as an additional language in order to build better cultural and language understanding. It involves giving children on-on-one help with their school work and being there to develop
relationships with the young people. If there’s any volunteering opportunities you want to try your hand at, check out our opportunities at www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/ volunteering-opportunities!
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fantastic discounts week in week out! Want to get involved? It's easy - see our website and see how you can make a difference: www.luu.org.uk/volunteering/
SPECIAL FEATURE
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University of Leeds Feature
Celebrating our Intercultural Ambassadors Contribution from the International Student Office
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elebrate Week 2016 provided an opportunity to recognise the achievements of the 2015/16 University of Leeds Intercultural Ambassadors: 45 UK and international student volunteers representing 20 nationalities who trained together, formed nine teams and embarked on a journey of creating, planning and running exciting intercultural activities on campus and in local communities. Four teams brought together students in a mix of vibrant intercultural events during World Unite Festival in February, including cultural skill-sharing, language-themed treasure hunts and an open mic night. The Intercultural Ambassadors also organised fun and eyeopening activities in local schools; provided a range of
new cultural experiences for older people; and created an inspiring celebration of International Women’s Day for migrant women’s groups. The Intercultural Ambassadors have developed skills and insights needed to become successful in a global environment, both here at university and in the wider world – and have had a brilliant experience along the way! If you are interested in volunteering as an Intercultural Ambassador in 2016/17, look out for announcements when applications open in October 2016. In the meantime, you can read more about the programme and previous team projects by visiting www.leeds.ac.uk/interculturalam bassadors
In Leeds this
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eeds University Union has teamed up with the Language Centre to offer an expanded range of trips, events and activities as part of the summer Give It A Go programme. There are also a range of events organised by the LUU Postgraduate Society, and Global Café will also be running every Monday except bank holidays throughout the summer (17.30 – 19.30 in Leeds University Union). So, if you are staying in Leeds, or if you are one of the 1000 new students arriving at the Language Centre this summer, make sure you pick up a Give It A Go guide from Leeds University Union helpdesk and check out all the opportunities to relax, explore Yorkshire, and socialise with friends old and new.
Opportunities for cultural exchange with HOST UK
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he University of Leeds has teamed up with HOST UK to link international students with British families for a weekend of cultural exchange. HOST UK is a charity that helps international students to get a taste of British home life by arranging visits to friendly hosts across the UK, who volunteer to welcome international students for a “home-away-
from-home” experience. There is also the opportunity for British students’ families to experience this cultural exchange by becoming a volunteer host for a day or for a weekend. For more information, please visit www.globalcommunity.leeds. ac.uk/exchange/ and http://www.hostuk.org/
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