Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Your Contract Explained
Your contract sets out the legal terms and conditions of your licence. Here are the main things you need to know about your licence agreement.
The offer of accommodation will be subject to you entering into a licence agreement on the provider's (University/iQ Student Accommodation/Unipol/Unite Students) standard terms and conditions of residence.
If we make you an offer we will send you a link to these terms.
Please make sure you read the terms in full before accepting your offer of accommodation (we will remind you about this at the time), because once you have accepted our offer of accommodation you are legally bound to pay for the accommodation, and if you decide to leave the accommodation early you may not be entitled to a refund.
Full details of the terms and conditions relating to early termination of your licence agreement are set out in standard terms and conditions of residence. Make sure you read these before deciding to accept.
Important and surprising terms
Your accommodation contract with the university is made up of your offer of accommodation and these standard terms and conditions of residence. You will enter into a legally binding accommodation contract with the university when you accept the university's offer of accommodation in accordance with the instructions set out below. You should therefore read the contents of these standard terms and conditions of residence and your offer of accommodation carefully before you accept the offer of accommodation. If there is anything about which you are unsure, or on which you would welcome further information, please contact us by phone (+44 (0)113 812 5972) or by email (accommodation@leedsbeckett.ac.uk), or take independent advice as soon as possible and prior to accepting the offer of accommodation.
Your attention is drawn in particular to the following terms:
This agreement is conditional on you:
- Paying the advance rent on the date of acceptance of this agreement
- Paying the rent in full by the start of the period of residence, or providing your bank details not less than 10 days prior to the first payment date
- Where the rent is not being paid in full, providing a suitable guarantor unless the university has confirmed in writing that no guarantor is required
This section sets out your obligations under the accommodation contract including your obligations in relation to payments, maintenance, repair and damage to the residence, fire, health and safety, security and your conduct. Key clauses include:
- You should check the terms of the inventory supplied at the outset and report any discrepancies within 48 hours of taking up occupation. If damage is not reported at the outset of the licence agreement then the student is deemed to have accepted the inventory and may not be able to rely on it later to prove that damage was not caused by the Student (clause 3)
- Breach of these obligations may enable the university to terminate this agreement
This section sets out the parties right to terminate the licence and to re-locate your place of residence. Key clauses include:
- You must arrive within seven days of the start of your licence agreement or it may automatically be terminated (clause 6.1) and you will be liable for the rent for those seven days
- Failure to pay the rent due under the agreement or other sums due may result in the early termination of the agreement. Equally loss of your student status or breaches of your obligations under this agreement may result in the early termination of the agreement
- You may be liable for the rent for the whole term of the Licence Agreement even if you choose not to reside at the accommodation. Clause 6.4-6.6 sets out when you may be released from the requirement to pay after you leave the accommodation
This agreement is governed by English law which international students may find quite different to the law which applies in their own country.
Your Booking Process
The booking process varies depending on which halls you intend to reside in, specifically whether you opt for University-provided accommodation or Externally-provided accommodation. Typically, you'll select and reserve your room, after which you'll receive communication to confirm your booking. Your booking becomes official once you've acknowledged and signed the terms and conditions of your licence agreement and made the necessary advance rent payment, if required.
Arena Village, Carnegie Village or Marsden House are University-provided accommodation.
Accommodation Allocation
You will receive an email confirming your room allocation.
Booking Confirmation Process
Later on, you'll receive an email asking you to confirm your booking. This email will have all the details you need to guide you through accepting the agreement and paying the advance rent. It will also explain when you can expect a refund if needed.
Confirming Your Booking
To confirm your booking, you'll need to:
- Read and sign the licence agreement, which is the legal contract for your accommodation.
- Pay the advance rent of £200.
Payment Process
You can pay the £200 advance rent by:
- Logging into your accommodation account.
- Clicking on "Licence Agreement"
- Follow the prompts to pay your advanced rent using a credit/debit card or PayPal.
The Plaza is an externally-provided accommodation through Unite Students.
Accommodation Allocation
You will receive an email confirming your room allocation.
Booking Confirmation Process
Leeds Beckett University (LBU) will send your details to Unite, who will then ask you to confirm your booking. They'll provide you with all the information needed to understand and accept the terms and conditions of your agreement.
Confirming Your Booking
To confirm your booking, you'll need to:
- Read and sign the licence agreement, which is the legal contract for your accommodation.
- Pay the advance rent payment of £200 directly to Unite.
Partner Terms and Conditions
After confirming your booking, you'll be subject to the terms and conditions of the partner (Unite). They will be your main point of contact once you've checked into the property.
iQ Leeds is an externally provided accommodation through iQ Student Accommodation.
Accommodation Allocation
You will receive an email confirming your room allocation.
Booking Confirmation Process
Leeds Beckett University (LBU) will send your details to iQ Student Accommodation, who will then ask you to confirm your booking. They'll provide you with all the information needed to understand and accept the terms and conditions of your agreement.
Confirming Your Booking
To confirm your booking, you'll need to:
- Read and sign the licence agreement, which is the legal contract for your accommodation.
- Pay the advance rent payment of £200 directly to iQ Students.
Partner Terms and Conditions
After confirming your booking, you'll be subject to the terms and conditions of the partner (iQ Student Accommodation). They will be your main point of contact once you've checked into the property.
Mill Street is an externally-provided accommodation, managed by Unipol. The booking process is slightly different to other accommodation as you won't pay an advanced rent.
Accommodation Allocation
You will receive an email confirming your room allocation.
Booking Confirmation Process
Leeds Beckett University (LBU) will send your details to Unipol, who will then ask you to confirm your booking. They'll provide all the information you need to understand and accept the terms and conditions of your agreement.
Confirming Your Booking
To confirm your booking, you'll need to:
- Read and sign the licence agreement, which is the legal contract for your accommodation.
Partner Terms and Conditions
After confirming your booking, you'll be subject to the terms and conditions of the partner (Unipol). They will serve as your main point of contact once you've checked into the property.
Partnerships
For most sites, the university is the landlord and our partners (UPP, IQ Students and CLV) manage the day-to-day running of the sites. As part of this, we continue to manage your contract and also provide on-site pastoral care and support.
Sites: Arena Village, Carnegie Village, Marsden House
At other halls, we have a number of blocks allocated for Leeds Beckett students which you can book via our online application system. We manage your booking up until the contract is signed. The providers (iQ Student Accommodation, Unipol or Unite Students) then become responsible for your contract and your welfare while you live in those halls.
Sites: Hepworth Lodge (Unite), The Plaza (Unite), Mill Street (Unipol), iQ Leeds (iQ Student Accommodation)
Your accommodation
For Marsden House, Arena Village and Carnegie Village, payment is typically due in October (40%), January (30%) and April (30%) a detailed payment plan will be provided for you on your licence agreement. Students with a UK bank account should set up a direct debit to pay by instalment. Students without a UK bank account must make a manual payment by the due date and it is the students’ responsibility to ensure the payment is made.
The rent includes insurance of the property and of your personal belongings (terms apply), repairs (other than for damage caused by you), energy and water.
All accommodation at Leeds Beckett is fully furnished. For more information on the inventory of what will be provided, head over to our 'What to bring' page or click the link below.
Your Guarantor
Unless you have paid in full you will be required to provide a guarantor.
Other accommodation information
Students are required to behave with respect for other residents and are subject to the student code of conduct.
The university is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable working and learning environment that values equality and diversity.
If you book before 31st July, when you book your room, you choose the room and the flat you'd like to stay in.
You can also share and view information about other students in the flat. This is to help you and other applicants to choose a suitable room and flatmates for them. If you'd like to, you are able to share your gender, age, course and a screen name as well as a small description about yourself to help get a good match with your flatmates.
For details of the University's sustainability policy, click the link below.
