Terms & Conditions / Disclaimer

ANU STUDYSTAYS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and Conditions for PROSPECTIVE BOARDERS/TENANTS

The Australian National University (University) currently does not inspect listings provided on this service.It is the responsibility of the prospective boarder/tenant to inspect the property.Any negotiations entered into are at the discretion of the prospective boarder/tenant as applicable and the accommodation provider.

The University does not claim responsibility for the accuracy or veracity of information so provided.Each prospective boarder/tenant must make his or her own enquiries and satisfy himself or herself as to the integrity of the accommodation provider and whether the condition of accommodation is appropriate.The University strongly advises that all accommodation should be inspected prior to the payment of any monies or the signing of any documents.The University does not recommend prospective boarder/tenants including students or University staff members.

The University does not accept any liability for any loss or damage and no recourse shall be had to the University by prospective boarder/tenants in respect of any claim arising out of the accommodation arrangement.

Terms and Conditions for Accommodation Providers

The Australian National University (University) Accommodation Services website operates as an information exchange service only.The University does not match prospective boarder/tenants to accommodation offered within the Accommodation Services website, nor does it guarantee that advertisers will find tenants as a result of using the website.Each advertiser listing their property with the Accommodation Services website must make their own assessment of a prospective boarder/tenant’s character, financial means and/or suitability as a tenant.Any lease arrangement negotiated between a prospective boarder/tenant and host/landlord (Accommodation Provider) is the responsibility of the parties involved.

It is the responsibility of the advertiser to provide accurate and current information when submitting an advertisement on the Accommodation Services website.It is expected that persons seeking accommodation will be dealt with in accordance to the relevant conditions under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT) and other relevant Territory legislation pertaining to accommodation standards, rental agreements and bond.

It is the responsibility of the advertiser to manage and update their listing and close it when they have found tenants.

The University reserves the right at any time to:

  • edit the information included in a listing if it is considered inappropriate, discriminatory or offensive;
  • refuse to list any property considered unsuitable for prospective border/tenants;
  • refuse entry of a listing onto the website in the event of serious prior complaint regarding the suitability of specific accommodation and/or practices undertaken by the advertiser;
  • remove accommodation listings that are older than one (1) month from the website, without warning to the advertiser;
  • take any action deemed necessary in relation to a listing which is the subject of a complaint and/or which may contravene the law or these terms and conditions; and
  • any personal information that has been collected about you as part of this process will be dealt with in accordance the University’s Privacy Policy.

Disclaimer

The Australian National University (University) provides this listing as a service only and makes no warranties or representations as to the suitability or otherwise of prospective boarders/tenants or hosts/landlords (Accommodation Provider), nor does it accept any responsibility or liability in relation to any matter howsoever arising out of any contract or arrangement between the prospective border/tenants and Accommodation Provider. The University retains the right to remove any entry from its lists at any time.