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Money
- What's included in the rent: water, electricity, Wi-Fi?
- Is electricity prepaid? Who buys it, and roughly how much does it cost a month?
- How much is the deposit, and when and how is it paid back?
- Can I see the lease before I pay anything?
The lease
- How long is the lease?
- What happens if I need to leave early?
- What happens over the December and June holidays?
NSFAS and bursaries
- Is the room accredited for NSFAS at my institution?
- How do NSFAS (or bursary) payments reach you, and when?
- What happens if a payment arrives late?
Living there
- What are the house rules on visitors, noise and cooking?
- Who handles repairs, and how quickly are they done?
- Who else lives here, and how many people share the bathroom and kitchen?
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