Room inventories
We want you to have a wonderful stay here at Essex and to enjoy living in your new home. We have provided all the necessary furnishings in your room to make your stay comfortable and to help with your studies, for which you have the rights to use for their intended purpose. You also have the right (jointly with other residents) to use the communal areas allocated to the accommodation and the contents in those communal Areas for their intended purpose.
To ensure all the furnishings remain in good condition we have a rolling programme of refurbishments and we check your room to ensure everything is in order prior to you moving in. We will also perform room inspections during the year to review the condition of the furniture in your room.
Reporting repairs
- Check your room and communal areas when you arrive and report anything that needs repairing
- Report any repairs that are needed during your stay
If damage occurs which is due to wear and tear we will repair or replace the item. If you report a repair that is not due to wear and tear you may be charged for the repair or replacement of the item. You may be charged for any repairs noted by staff at the end of your licence period that you have not reported. Please note that an administration fee of £20 will also be applied for each invoice produced.
Should you receive a damage charge for a broken item in your room or flat, you will have 21 days from the date of receipt of the invoice to dispute this charge.
Furniture costs
Furniture in your accommodation varies depending on the area you are living. Listed below are the types of furniture that we provide and the cost of replacing each item (including VAT).
| Costs | ||
| Bed - up to £450 | Desk - up to £450 | Shower curtain - up to £14 |
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Mattress - up to £175 |
Desk Chair - up to £175 | Curtains / blinds - up to £320 |
| Bedside cabinet - up to £180 | Shelving Unit - up to £200 | Mirror - up to £120 |
| Easy Chair - up to £240 | Carpet - up to £620 | Bin - up to £40 |
| Headboard - up to £200 | Noticeboard - up to £100 | Wardrobe - up to £500 |
| Bathroom Cupboard - up to £100 | Re-Paint walls - up to £480 | Kettle - up to £35 |
| Dining Chair - up to £100 | Sofa - up to £800 | Fridge Freezer - up to £500 |
| Dining Table - up to £275 | Fire Blanket - up to £35 | Microwave - up to £90 |
| Vacuum Cleaner - up to £170 | Electric heater - up to £150 | Hob - up to £400 |
| Toilet Roll Holder - up to £40 | Oven - up to £200 | Bookshelves - up to £200 |
| Toilet seat - up to £40 | ||
For enquiries about accommodation or about an application you're making, contact us at the Student Services Hub. Quote your full name and PRID or PG number on all correspondence.