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- How far is the city center?<\/li>\n
- How far is the dorm from campus?<\/li>\n
- Is it accessible by foot, bike or public transportation?<\/li>\n
- Is the dorm located in a quiet neighborhood with cafes and bars (little noise pollution)?<\/li>\n
- Are supermarkets, sports facilities, pharmacies, post offices and other useful amenities nearby?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Price and cost<\/h3>\n
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- What are the average rents in the neighborhood? Is the cot well priced? <\/li>\n
- What is included in the rent (energy, water, internet)? Are there any additional costs? If so, what? <\/li>\n
- What are the terms of the lease?\n
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- What is the notice period?<\/li>\n
- What is the duration of the contract?<\/li>\n
- How much is the rental deposit?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Residents<\/h3>\n
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- How many fellow students are there?<\/li>\n
- What courses do the fellow students do?<\/li>\n
- How long have current fellow students occupied the building?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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What to look for during a viewing of a student room?<\/h2>\n
Below you will find all the things to look out for when viewing a student dorm. Print out this article and take the list with you. That way you won’t forget anything! <\/p>\n
Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Is the area well lit at night?<\/li>\n
- Are the doors and windows properly secured?<\/li>\n
- Are smoke detectors<\/a> and fire extinguishers<\/a> present?<\/li>\n
- Are you required to have fire insurance?<\/li>\n
- Do you feel safe in the neighborhood, both day and night?<\/li>\n
- How do you gain access to the building? With keys, a code, …? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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State of the building<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Do you see cracks or stains on the walls or ceilings?<\/li>\n
- Do you see signs of moisture problems, mold or pests?<\/li>\n
- Are there plans for renovations or major maintenance soon?<\/li>\n
- What is the condition of the common corridors and stairwells?<\/li>\n
- Are the interior and exterior of the building properly maintained?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The room itself<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Is there adequate lighting?<\/li>\n
- Does the room get enough daylight?<\/li>\n
- Is there adequate ventilation in the room?<\/li>\n
- Is the room large enough and practically laid out?<\/li>\n
- How well is the room insulated against noise from neighbors, the street, kitchen and bathroom?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Facilities and furniture<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Can you park your bike safely?<\/li>\n
- Are there provided smoking areas?<\/li>\n
- Is there air conditioning available?<\/li>\n
- How is the room heated?<\/li>\n
- Can you adjust the room temperature yourself?<\/li>\n
- Is there a (high-speed) Internet connection available?<\/li>\n
- Are there any restrictions around the Internet bundle (download)?<\/li>\n
- Are there enough electrical outlets? Are they practically placed? <\/li>\n
- Is there furniture present? Are they in good condition and practical for use? Or should\/may you bring your own furniture? How will you get the furniture up to the room? <\/li>\n
- Are there common facilities:\n
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- Shared TV?<\/li>\n
- Shared printers?<\/li>\n
- Shared washing machine?<\/li>\n
- Shared study spaces?<\/li>\n
- Shared fitness areas?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Sanitary facilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- What is the condition of the bathroom and toilet?<\/li>\n
- Do you have your own bathroom or do you share the bathroom with others?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Kitchen facilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Do you have your own kitchen or do you share it with other residents?<\/li>\n
- Is there enough storage space for your food and utensils?<\/li>\n
- Are there enough cook stoves, ovens, microwaves for the number of students and are they in good condition?<\/li>\n
- Do you have to bring your own pots, pans and cooking utensils or is this communal? If communal, in what condition are these items? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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House Rules<\/h3>\n
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- Who is the contact person in disputes between students?<\/li>\n
- What are the agreements and rules around:\n
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- pets?<\/li>\n
- hosting guests\/visitors?<\/li>\n
- overnight guests\/visitors?<\/li>\n
- the procedure of final inspection upon departure?<\/li>\n
- noise pollution? Especially in the evening and at night. <\/li>\n
- the cleaning of the common areas?<\/li>\n
- food in the refrigerator? Does everyone share each other’s’ purchases? <\/li>\n
- mail and packages? How is mail delivery arranged? <\/li>\n
- dirty dishes? Is there a rotation or does everyone wash their own dishes? <\/li>\n
- waste management? Should you separate waste? Where should you deposit it? Should you put a container on the street? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Want to know more about what your landlord can legally set as house rules? Then read our article All rental housing rules by law<\/a>. <\/p>\n
Other matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Are there organized activities or social activities for the residents? E.g. BBQ <\/li>\n
- If possible, get to know your future neighbors or roommates. What is the atmosphere in the house? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Sources: KU Leuven<\/a>, Student<\/a>, Student Kotweb<\/a><\/p>\n
Would you like to cite this article as a source? Then use: <\/b><\/p>\n
Stiasteny, L. (2024, June 1). What to look out for when viewing student digs? Apartment.be. Consulted on (date XX\/XX\/202X), from https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/bezichtiging-van-een-studentenkot <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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