The Foundry

Can I book for September? 

Yes, Abodus is open, housing students from across the globe and whilst we appreciate you may not be able to attend a viewing in person, we can arrange skype viewings and many of our locations have virtual tours – see our website. 

Many of you will be awaiting more information on what is happening with exam results, Visas and future international travel restrictions as a result of Covid-19 measures, however with Abodus you can book with total confidence. 

We operate a 7 day “cooling off” period after you have secured your room with a paid deposit and signed contract. 

We also offer you the ability to cancel your tenancy at the earliest reasonable opportunity, and in any event at least 72 hours prior to the move in date, if you have not secured your grades, obtained a suitable visa, or are experiencing extenuating circumstances e.g. ill-health, family circumstances or travel restrictions imposed by the UK Government / your government which mean that you will be unable to attend University for 20/21 academic year. 

Can I cancel my booking? 

If you have booked for September 2020, our standard cancellation policy applies. We have also now updated our policy to make allowances for how COVID 19 has impacted our lives. 

If you have booked a Summer or Short Term stay with Abodus but find yourself unable to travel to the UK, due to international travel restrictions imposed by government, or due to Covid-19 related health issues, then you are able to cancel your booking and your deposit will be refunded in full, provided you notify us at the earliest reasonable opportunity, and in any event at least 72 hours before your Tenancy Start Date. 

In cases where a 20/21 first year academic semester is delayed, due to COVID-19, Abodus will update the start date of your tenancy contract in line with the deferred university start date, if that is what you wish or require. In this circumstance, you must notify the Abodus team within 72 hours of the university confirming any deferred start date and you will need to provide proof in the form of an official email or statement as part of this request for deferral. 

If you cannot attend University because the start of term is postponed significantly or indefinitely due to Covid-19, then you will also be able to cancel your booking and your deposit will be refunded in full, providing you provide proof in the form of an official email or statement as part of this request. 

What if my course start date is delayed during the first semester for 2020/21? What happens with my contract? 

We are in constant communication with all of our university partners, and there is nothing to suggest that the 2020/21 academic year will be delayed at this stage. If your term date is delayed for the first semester, we will simply update the start of your accommodation contract in line with your deferred University start date, if that is what you wish or require. 

How do I defer my contract? 

All you will need to do is let us know at the earliest opportunity, or at least within 72 hours of your university advising you that it has delayed the start of your 2020/21 academic year as a result of COVID 19 - You'll need to provide proof, such as an official email or statement from your respective institution in order for us to process this request. 

What if I can’t move in because of travel restrictions? 

If you are unable to travel to the UK for the 20/21 academic year due to travel restrictions imposed by the UK Government / your government due to COVID-19, Abodus will not hold you to your tenancy agreement and deposits will be refunded - You'll need to provide proof, such as an official email or statement from your government in order for us to process this request, and do so at the earliest reasonable opportunity. 

14-day Free Isolation T&C’s

1. Applies to students affected by the UK government isolation restrictions.
2. Only valid for 20/21 tenancy agreements.
3. If tenancy is cancelled before the 31st December 2020, the tenant will be required to pay for the two weeks at tenancy rate.
4. 14-day Isolation must end before the tenancy start date (as stated in our tenancy agreement)
5. Additional days between tenancy start date and end of isolation will be charged at tenancy rate.
6. Joint tenancies must isolate at the same time.
7. Application form will be available on our system by 10th August 2020 and must be completed 20th August 2020. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Deferred Tenancy

1. Once agreed, we will amend the new tenancy start date without penalties or additional costs, if your University or HEI has delayed  your course learning start date due to COVID-19.  Standard T&C’s apply for late payments.
2. To be eligible for this offer your tenancy agreement must be for 44 weeks, and check-in no later than 31st October 2020.
3. Your learning date must be deferred by your University or HEI by at least 4 weeks due to COVID-19.
4. This offer does not apply to courses that initially start online.
5. The deferral offer is not available for every site.
6. The full term of your agreement will run, no refund will be due for any unused term of your tenancy. 
7. To be eligible for this offer you must complete the web application form by the 20th August 2020, this form will be made available on our student portal from the 10th August 2020.
8. Once verified we will issue you a new tenancy agreement, this must be signed by tenant and guarantor (if applicable) within 72 hours of issue.
9. Applications received after midnight on the 20th August 2020 will not be considered for deferral.
10. Any tenancy approved for deferral will not be eligible for the 14-day free self-isolate offer
11. Cashback payments for Liverpool and PGSV will be deferred and paid by the end of January 2021, additional cashback terms apply.