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faqs
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How do I book a flat/room?To make a booking, simply click here to go to our booking page. You will need to choose either the student booking or Residential booking option. From here, you can simply complete a reservation form and press submit. Once we have received your reservation form, a member of our team will contact you so that you can pay the deposit.
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Can I share a flat with my partner?Yes, we have many flats available for couples to share. Please be aware that with most properties, the rent will increase for a couple sharing. For more details, please contact us.
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What if I book a flat/room but then change my mind?We understand that circumstances change If you book a flat and change your mind, please contact us immediately to let us know. The sooner we are made aware, the sooner we can help. What you will need to do, will depend on what stage your booking is at.
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Can I live in my student flat over the summer period?Yes, you are welcome to live in your flat over the summer period if you have a tenancy which starts 1st July. However, you will need to contact us to discuss what date you could move in. We must ensure that the date you would like to move in, allows us enough time to conduct the necessary remedial works and safety checks. Please also be aware that the 50% discounted rent is only for non-occupancy, therefore, if you move in during the period 1st July - 26th August, the discounted rent will not apply and full rent will be payable from the date you move in.
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Can I put my belongings in the flat over the summer?Yes, from 15th July, you can move 4 boxes or suitcases into your flat/ room over the summer period. We have to limit this to ensure that we can conduct the necessary remedial works/checks prior to you moving in.
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How can I report a maintenance problem?You can report your maintenance issue using our online maintenance system. CLICK HERE for more details.
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I have an emergency and the office is closedOut of office emergency contact REGENT SECURITY - 0845 371 0101 Office opening hours Monday - Thursday - 9am - 5pm Friday - 9am - 4.30pm Bank Holidays - Closed
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What if I would like to make a complaint?As a firm accredited by Safeagent, at Abode lettings Leicester Ltd, we want you to be fully satisfied with our service. Sometimes things don’t go to plan and when something does go wrong, we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve our standards. If you have a complaint, our staff who you usually deal with will try to resolve it that day, so please tell them in the first instance. Should they need some time to look into the matter, they will explain why and tell you how long it will take. If you’re not happy with the response you receive from the team, you can get in touch through our formal complaints procedure below. Please put your formal complaint in writing either by email or letter, including as much detail as possible. You can ask someone to help you put your complaint in writing if you wish. If you cannot put your complaint in writing, please contact us so that we can document your complaint for you. When contacting us, please tell us: Your name and contact details Confirmation of what your relationship is to the property The full address of the tenancy property, if you have those details The aspect of our service you are complaining about; How you would like us to put matters right. We will then respond in line with the timeframes set out below. You can get in touch in two different ways – either by post: Caroline Toone – Lettings Manager Abode Lettings Leicester Ltd 150A St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, LE1 4JJ or by email: complaints@abodelettingsleicester.com What will happen next? We will send you a letter acknowledging receipt of your complaint within three working days, enclosing a copy of this procedure. We will investigate your complaint. A formal written outcome of our investigation will be sent to you within 10 working days of sending the acknowledgement letter. If there is a reason why we need more time than this we will tell you why. If, at this stage, you are still not satisfied with the outcome, you should contact us again and we will arrange for a separate review to take place by a more senior member of staff. We will write to you within 10 working days of receiving your request for a review, confirming our final viewpoint on the matter. If we need more time than this we will tell you why. If you still remain dissatisfied, you can then contact The Property Ombudsman to request an independent review: The Property Ombudsman, Milford House, 43-55 Milford St, Salisbury SP1 2BP www.tpos.co.uk Please note the following: You will need to submit your complaint to The Property Ombudsman within 12 months of receiving our final viewpoint letter, including any evidence to support your case. The Property Ombudsman requires that all complaints are addressed through this in-house complaints procedure, before being submitted to them for their independent review.
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My query is not listed hereIf your query is not listed below, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
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Student payment options explainedOur Standard Tenancy Agreement is for 52 weeks starting 1st July and ending 30th June. We offer 50% discounted rent for 8 weeks of the summer period (from 1st July – 26th August) for non – occupancy. Therefore, the rent payable is EQUIVILANT TO 48 WEEKS OF RENT. If you require a different tenancy length, please contact us to discuss. Payment options with a UK Guarantor provided If you can provide a UK based Guarantor, then you can pay using either of the below options OPTION 1 - In 4 instalments as follows: Payment 1 - Due 1st July 2024 - 12 weeks payable but equivalent to 8 weeks with the 50% discounted rent for non-occupancy. Payment 2 - Due 23rd September 2024 - 16 weeks payable. Payment 3 - Due 6th January 2025 - 16 weeks payable. Payment 4 - Due 28th 2025 April - 8 weeks payable. OPTION 2 - Monthly The monthly amount payable is calculated by dividing the annual rent payable over 12 months. Calculation: Weekly rent x 48 / 12 months Payment options without a UK Guarantor provided If you are unable to provide a UK Guarantor, then you would need to pay using one of the below options: OPTION 1 - In full as follows: 1 payment - Due 1st June 2024 - Annual amount payable OPTION 2 - In 2 equal payments as follows: Payment 1 - due 1st June 2024 - 50% of the annual rent payable. Payment 2 - Due 1st September 2024 - 50% of the annual rent payable. Did you know? There are professional agencies who can assist students who cannot provide a Guarantor. Check out HOUSING HANDS
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How can I pay my rent?You can pay your rent via standing order / Bank transfer. Please contact us for the account details. For information on Student payment options see below: Student payment options Our Standard Tenancy Agreement is for 52 weeks starting 1st July and ending 30th June. We offer 50% discounted rent for 8 weeks of the summer period (from 1st July – 26th August) for non – occupancy. Therefore, the rent payable is EQUIVILANT TO 48 WEEKS OF RENT. If you require a different tenancy length, please contact us to discuss. Payment options with a UK Guarantor provided If you can provide a UK based Guarantor, then you can pay using either of the below options: OPTION 1 - In 4 instalments as follows: Payment 1 - Due 1st July 2024 - 12 weeks payable but equivalent to 8 weeks with the 50% discounted rent for non-occupancy. Payment 2 - Due 23rd September 2024 - 16 weeks payable. Payment 3 - Due 6th January 2025 - 16 weeks payable. Payment 4 - Due 28th 2025 April - 8 weeks payable. OPTION 2 - Monthly The monthly amount payable is calculated by dividing the annual rent payable over 12 months. Calculation: Weekly rent x 48 / 12 months Payment options without a UK Guarantor provided If you are unable to provide a UK Guarantor, then you would need to pay using one of the below options: OPTION 1 - In full as follows: 1 payment - Due 1st June 2024 - Annual amount payable OPTION 2 - In 2 equal payments as follows: Payment 1 - due 1st June 2024 - 50% of the annual rent payable. Payment 2 - Due 1st September 2024 - 50% of the annual rent payable. Did you know? There are professional agencies who can assist students who cannot provide a Guarantor. Check out HOUSING HANDS
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