Crown House Reading
RG1 2SE
Choose to live in our Classic Ensuite and share an apartment with three other flatmates! Furnished with a cosy ¾ sized bed, an ensuite bathroom, wardrobe, shelving and a comfortable desk area for you to complete all your work, you might never want to leave your new abode. It’s part of a cluster apartment who’ll all share a modern kitchen and living area, equipped with state of the art facilities. Opt for this room if you enjoy socialising with others, but also enjoy the privacy of your own room!
Have you checked out our pretty impressive Classic Non Ensuite rooms, available for the next academic year? If not – you’re missing out! You will be living with one or two other students and share a communal area, kitchen and bathroom together. Your private room is furnished with a cosy ¾ bed, a spacious wardrobe, shelving and a comfortable desk area for you to crack on with all your work. Choose this room if you thrive from socialising with others, but also enjoy the privacy of your own room!
Looking to live on your own whilst studying in Reading? If so, make sure to opt for our One Bedroom Flat! Measuring around 22.5m2 room, you’ll never have to compromise on space in your new student accommodation. Relax in your cosy bed, or knuckle down on your desk with your university deadlines. Fancy a bite to eat? Show off your cooking skills in your very own luxurious kitchen, with all the amenities you could need to impress your pals.
Relax and unwind in our Classic Studio (approx 18.0 – 20.0m2 room), the perfect space with everything the modern student needs! Featuring a comfy double bed, lots of storage, your own private ensuite, you’re bound to fall in love from the moment you move in. Enjoy cooking in your own fabulous kitchen, which is equipped with modern facilities! When it’s time to focus, crack on with university work at your own study desk, a great way to relax with no distractions.
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This document sets out how to proceed with requests for cancellation or delay specifically relating to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Please note that if a university lease or nomination agreement is in place, then the cancellation policy of the relevant university will take precedence over this policy, and the clauses within the agreement apply.
Tenancy Agreement: The tenancy agreement is a legal contract between the tenant and Homes for Students. The tenancy agreement is for a fixed term and the student (and guarantor) are liable for the full term of that agreement unless and until express written release is granted.
The usual Termination of Student Tenancy Policy applies for all cancellation requests that are not EXPLICITLY related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.
Initial Cancellation Period: A student can cancel a tenancy agreement for up to 14 days after the date the booking is confirmed (the Initial Cancellation Period). For bookings made from 1st August to 30th September ahead of the academic year the booking is for, the Initial Cancellation Period reduces to 7 days. We will refund the full security deposit (£50 to £250). £20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover any international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks.
Outside Initial Cancellation Period
If a student wishes to cancel outside of the Initial Cancellation Period, and the cancellation reason is EXPLICITLY related to COVID-19, then the following applies:
* 19-20 Course Withdrawn (19-20 IELTS/Pre-sessional/short term/foundation etc)
If the student is attending a short-term course in the UK and the course is withdrawn completely by the University or Higher Education Institute, the student may be eligible to be released from this agreement.
* 19-20 Course Delay (19-20 IELTS/Pre-sessional/short term/foundation etc)
If the student is attending a short-term course in the UK and the start date of the course is delayed by the University or Higher Education Institute, the student may be eligible for a reduction in tenancy length based upon evidence of the delayed new course start date.
The student must provide written evidence that the course start date has been delayed within 3 days of being notified and we may then adjust the contract accordingly.
* 20-21 Course which is reliant on IELTS/Pre-sessional
If the student is a prospective first-year Undergraduate or Postgraduate student and the offer of a place at the University of Higher Education Institute in the UK is subject to completing and passing an IELTS (or equivalent) in the UK or in the student’s country of origin, and this is unable to be completed because the IELTS (or equivalent) is withdrawn entirely, the student may be eligible to be released from this agreement.
The student must provide written evidence that the course is no longer taking place at all within 3 days of being notified and we will release the student from the contract without penalty and refund the deposit paid.
* 20-21 Course Delay
If the course start date in the UK is delayed by the University or Higher Education Institute, the student may be eligible for a reduction in tenancy length based upon evidence of the delayed new course start date.
The student must provide written evidence that the course start date has been delayed within 3 days of being notified and we may then adjust the contract accordingly.
* Travel Ban (19-20 or 20-21 bookings)
If the student is unable to travel to or enter the UK due to a restriction on leaving their country of origin, or a restriction on entering the UK which means they cannot arrive in time to start their course, the student may be eligible to be released from this agreement, subject to evidence being provided of a formal travel ban being in place.
There must be a specific government ban in place at the start date of the student’s course that prevents the student from coming to, or entering the UK in time to start their course, and there must be no realistic prospect of a delayed course start date.
Termination by Choice
A tenancy cannot be terminated by a student who is already in the UK or a student who does not want to attend the university or come to the UK of their own choice outside of the Initial Cancellation Period. The tenant remains liable for the entire rent until a suitable replacement tenant is found.
If the room is re-let we will refund the deposit, less any appropriate charges and a deduction of £50 for the administration of the variation of the tenancy agreement.
APPROVAL
Approval for all cancellations due to COVID-19 must be received from Scott Lewis, Simon West, or Kate Forester.
Approval must be sought using the Special Room Release Request Form – COVID-19, which is available on the Intranet under Direct Let procedures.
Please note, cancellations will need client approval which could take up to 4 weeks.