Where can I find out how much Council Tax I need to pay?
Where can I find out how much Council Tax I need to pay?
Students studying a full-time course with at least 21 hours of study in term time per week attending 24 weeks usually qualify for Council Tax exemption.
If you do not qualify for an exemption first you need to know the Council Tax band. To find it click here. If you are a non-student and moving into a shared house with 2+ bedrooms, please contact Cloud Lettings and we will let you know your non-student rental rate.
If you live in a residential property of any size, if you live in a 1-bedroom property, or you live in a 2-bedroom property where you live as one household you will arrange your own Council Tax payments directly with your Local Authority. Once you have the Council Tax band you will need to create your account with the local authority;
What is a guarantor responsible for?
What is a guarantor responsible for?
A guarantor is responsible for their dependent adhering to the terms of the tenancy agreement. If you are on a joint agreement ordinarily each person will have their own guarantor and most commonly the guarantor agreement will be for an equal share of the rent.
What do I need insurance for?
What do I need insurance for?
The Landlord will insure the structure of the building and the contents detailed on the inventory.
We recommend you have insurance up to £2,500 for accidental damage to the Landlord's belongings.
If you're a student it’s worth checking your parent/guardians' home insurance policy to see if this covers dependents studying away from home.
Let us know if you need any further advice.
How does Cloud support students moving away for the first time?
How does Cloud support students moving away for the first time?
Waving your grown-up children off to university can be an emotional time. But we’re here to make sure that they’re fully supported in all their accommodation needs. Our experience and good relationships with the Students’ Union and Student Services from Lincoln University and Bishop Grosseteste means we can help smooth out any difficulties quickly and easily. We operate a 24/7 emergency line, so there’s always someone on hand.
How do I know my children are in safe hands?
How do I know my children are in safe hands?
We only work with reputable landlords offering good-quality properties, and all student properties are accredited by the University of Lincoln and Bishop Grosseteste University. The properties are furnished with utility bills included - gas, water, electricity, TV license and broadband, utilties subject to a fair usage policy as detailed in the Tenancy Agreement. Or view the allowance here.
Guarantor - What are my responsibilities?
Guarantor - What are my responsibilities?
If you’re their guarantor, you will only be responsible for your own dependant, not anyone else living in the property. All deposits are held with the government-approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS). While the buildings are insured by landlords, tenants do need to make sure they have appropriate contents insurance – it’s sometimes worth checking your home insurance policy to see if this covers dependants studying away from home.
