At Norwich Student Lettings, part of our mission in to make tenants feel valued and heard, we also realise that, as students, you may be new to letting a property, we want to mentor you along the way and help your tenancy go as smoothly as possible. We have formed a catalogue of informative posts and videos to assist you on your tenancy journey.
You will be shown how to do this at check in. There should be a lever by your gas meter, turn this lever 90 degrees either way from the pipe to turn off the flow of gas to the house. If there is a gas leak, please turn off the supply and call us immediately.
You will be shown how to do this at check in. There will be a stop-tap in your house, usually under the sink. Turning this fully clockwise should turn off the water supply for the whole house. If you have a serious water leak, please turn off the supply and call us immediately.
In your house there will be a fuse-board with each switch labelled as to what it feeds power too. This can either be turned off individually or the whole house can be shut off with the master switch. If you have problems with any electrical items provided by the landlord please raise them on Arthur straight away.
Press and hold the test button on the face of the smoke alarm. Waiting until it, and the other alarms in the house, start going off. Smoke alarms should be checked at least once a month. Please inform us if any are not working.
Cross through the address on the envelope, write “return to sender” on the front and post it in a letterbox.
In most instances, no. You can ask the landlord whether he will make an exception for you though. (Self-contained animals are more likely to be deemed acceptable.)
Access: From time-to-time the agent, landlord or a contractor may need to come into your house for various reasons. You will always be given at least 24 hour’s notice, unless there is an emergency, or you have requested the visit.
All Inclusive: If your rent is all inclusive it includes at least gas, water and electricity. It will also sometimes include broadband and a TV licence. Check your tenancy agreement for full details.
Arthur Online: Our online management system. You’ll be sent an invite after signing a contract with us.
Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST): The type of tenancy you will enter at one of our houses. The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement will contain the terms of your tenancy and detail the start and end date. You can find a draft copy of our agreement here.
Council Tax: A tax applied by the council to all homeowners and renters. As a student you may be exempt. Read more here.
Deposit: An amount of money paid before a tenancy starts to cover any damages or rent arrears at the end of a tenancy; no more than the amount of 5 weeks rent.
Deposit Protection Certificate: A certificate to prove your deposit has been protected with a government recognised deposit protection scheme.
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR): A certificate issued by an electrician to show the condition of any fixed wiring in a house. As per the university’s guidelines we do ours every 5 years. You can find a copy of yours on the Arthur Online system, or request a copy from the office.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): A certificate presenting how energy efficient a particular property is. You can find a copy of yours on the Arthur Online system, or request a copy from the office.
Fair Use Policy: On tenancies where bills are included there will be a fair use policy in place to stop you from using excessive amounts of gas, electricity and water. You can find ours here.
Fully Furnished: This means that the property comes with all white-goods and basic furniture included so you can move straight in.
Gas Safety Certificate: Rented houses will have a gas safety check every year; a certificate will be provided to show that the house is deemed safe. You can find a copy of yours on the Arthur Online system, or request a copy from the office.
Guarantor: Someone who signs to say they will cover your rent if you fail to pay, they are usually a homeowner based in the UK. Find out more here.
Holding Deposit: A down payment of no more than one week’s rent used to secure a property and take it off the market. This can then be added to your full deposit once your tenancy agreement has been signed.
Inventory: A document to detail the condition of a property at the beginning of a tenancy. We do all of our inventories through photos and give you 14 days from check in to add your own.
Jointly and Severally Liable: When signing a group contract, you will each be technically responsible for the whole rent on the house. In practice you will choose to divide the cost between each of you, but in the case that one tenant does not pay their rent the others can be asked to cover it. Read more here.
Right-to-Rent Check: Before you move into a house you have to prove you have the right to reside in the UK. We will have to see your passport and any visas in person.
Section 21: A notice sent out to tenants to confirm that the tenancy will come to an end on the date set out in the tenancy agreement.
Standing Order: A letter to your bank informing them to send out a recurring payment. These are usually filled out during contract signing.
Subletting: An agreement allowing a tenant to let someone else stay in their room and pay them rent. This is usually discouraged and must first be approved by the landlord.
Tenant-Like Manner: Living in and using a property in such a way as if you owned it. i.e. reporting any maintenance issues in a timely manner and not causing any intentional damage.
You will be shown how to do this at check in. There should be a lever by your gas meter, turn this lever 90 degrees either way from the pipe to turn off the flow of gas to the house. If there is a gas leak, please turn off the supply and call us immediately.
You will be shown how to do this at check in. There will be a stop-tap in your house, usually under the sink. Turning this fully clockwise should turn off the water supply for the whole house. If you have a serious water leak, please turn off the supply and call us immediately.
In your house there will be a fuse-board with each switch labelled as to what it feeds power too. This can either be turned off individually or the whole house can be shut off with the master switch. If you have problems with any electrical items provided by the landlord please raise them on Arthur straight away.
Press and hold the test button on the face of the smoke alarm. Waiting until it, and the other alarms in the house, start going off. Smoke alarms should be checked at least once a month. Please inform us if any are not working.
Cross through the address on the envelope, write “return to sender” on the front and post it in a letterbox.
In most instances, no. You can ask the landlord whether he will make an exception for you though. (Self-contained animals are more likely to be deemed acceptable.)
Access: From time-to-time the agent, landlord or a contractor may need to come into your house for various reasons. You will always be given at least 24 hour’s notice, unless there is an emergency, or you have requested the visit.
All Inclusive: If your rent is all inclusive it includes at least gas, water and electricity. It will also sometimes include broadband and a TV licence. Check your tenancy agreement for full details.
Arthur Online: Our online management system. You’ll be sent an invite after signing a contract with us.
Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST): The type of tenancy you will enter at one of our houses. The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement will contain the terms of your tenancy and detail the start and end date. You can find a draft copy of our agreement here.
Council Tax: A tax applied by the council to all homeowners and renters. As a student you may be exempt. Read more here.
Deposit: An amount of money paid before a tenancy starts to cover any damages or rent arrears at the end of a tenancy; no more than the amount of 5 weeks rent.
Deposit Protection Certificate: A certificate to prove your deposit has been protected with a government recognised deposit protection scheme.
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR): A certificate issued by an electrician to show the condition of any fixed wiring in a house. As per the university’s guidelines we do ours every 5 years. You can find a copy of yours on the Arthur Online system, or request a copy from the office.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): A certificate presenting how energy efficient a particular property is. You can find a copy of yours on the Arthur Online system, or request a copy from the office.
Fair Use Policy: On tenancies where bills are included there will be a fair use policy in place to stop you from using excessive amounts of gas, electricity and water. You can find ours here.
Fully Furnished: This means that the property comes with all white-goods and basic furniture included so you can move straight in.
Gas Safety Certificate: Rented houses will have a gas safety check every year; a certificate will be provided to show that the house is deemed safe. You can find a copy of yours on the Arthur Online system, or request a copy from the office.
Guarantor: Someone who signs to say they will cover your rent if you fail to pay, they are usually a homeowner based in the UK. Find out more here.
Holding Deposit: A down payment of no more than one week’s rent used to secure a property and take it off the market. This can then be added to your full deposit once your tenancy agreement has been signed.
Inventory: A document to detail the condition of a property at the beginning of a tenancy. We do all of our inventories through photos and give you 14 days from check in to add your own.
Jointly and Severally Liable: When signing a group contract, you will each be technically responsible for the whole rent on the house. In practice you will choose to divide the cost between each of you, but in the case that one tenant does not pay their rent the others can be asked to cover it. Read more here.
Right-to-Rent Check: Before you move into a house you have to prove you have the right to reside in the UK. We will have to see your passport and any visas in person.
Section 21: A notice sent out to tenants to confirm that the tenancy will come to an end on the date set out in the tenancy agreement.
Standing Order: A letter to your bank informing them to send out a recurring payment. These are usually filled out during contract signing.
Subletting: An agreement allowing a tenant to let someone else stay in their room and pay them rent. This is usually discouraged and must first be approved by the landlord.
Tenant-Like Manner: Living in and using a property in such a way as if you owned it. i.e. reporting any maintenance issues in a timely manner and not causing any intentional damage.
What do tenants want from us? | How do we provide this? |
A friendly and approachable team | We provide friendly and professional service, here to help with all your property and tenancy needs. |
To be looked after | Your deposits are protected with a government approved scheme. We provide practical support and property mentoring throughout your tenancy. |
Clear and effective systems | All our tenants have access to the management system, Arthur Online and FixFlo, our repair reporting system. |
Quick responses | We endeavour to reply to your call or email within 24 hours, even if it’s just to let you know it’s been received. |
To be kept in the loop | We will update you and keep you informed on a regular basis regarding tenancy paperwork and on-going maintenance issues. |
Straightforward contact methods | You can contact us by phone, email or through the Arthur App. There is also a 24/7 emergency line. |
Continuity of who you speak to | Each tenancy has their own designated property management team. You can ask for them by name on the phone and deal with them throughout the tenancy. |
Timely resolution of issues | We endeavour to resolve issues in a timely manner, both to minimise disruption to yourselves and look after the properties in our care. |
Trustworthy tradesmen | We only use tradesmen that we trust and that align with our company values. |
Reasonable resolutions | Open communication to resolve any issues Access to the Property Redress Service |
A safe and nice home | We provide safe and quality accommodation that not only meets the council’s standards but also our own, even higher standards. |
What do we expect from our tenants? | How can you achieve this and what is the benefit to you? |
Rent paid in full and on time | Set up a standing order for rent so you don’t have to think about it for the rest of the year. You won’t have to be chased by your property manager and we won’t have to ask your guarantor or housemates to cover your rent. |
Adherence to the terms laid out in your tenancy agreement | We have produced a number of video guides to help you have a smooth tenancy. We want to help you get all of your deposit back when your tenancy comes to an end. |
Timely reporting of maintenance issues or damages | Letting us know specific details of any issues and utilising the Arthur system can help us get things resolved quickly for you and look after the property on behalf of the landlord. |
Responsibility to deal with some maintenance issues (like changing light bulbs) | There may be some things that you will be required to replace if they break or no longer work. It is not about placing blame, but about taking responsibility. We can always offer assistance and guidance where needed. |
Respect for neighbours and common areas | Your neighbours can be a real asset to you, they might accept parcels, take out bins and keep an eye on your property when you’re away. Like you, they also deserve to live in a peaceful and respectful neighbourhood. |
Proper disposal of rubbish and recycling | Utilise the bins provided to keep your home clean and tidy. This will help prevent damage to the property, reduce disruption in viewing season by helping let the house quicker and reduce chances of unwanted pests. |
Polite communication | We want to work with you and ensure that you have the best tenancy possible. Clear and polite communication from both sides is the easiest way to work together and achieve this. |
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