International Student Handbook - University of New England
International Student Handbook - University of New England
International Student Handbook - University of New England
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Your legal rights and responsibilities as a tenant<br />
Tenants NSW is a useful website providing information on your rights and responsibilities as a tenant in<br />
<strong>New</strong> South Wales and keeping up with the latest news about rental housing in Sydney. There are many<br />
Tenancy Fact Sheets covering topics such as starting a tenancy, bond, boarders & lodgers,<br />
sharehousing, repairs, how to give notice, etc. They also <strong>of</strong>fer a free advisory service.<br />
Tele: 02 9698 5975<br />
NSW Office <strong>of</strong> Fair Trading publishes "The Renting Guide” which provides information on your basic rights<br />
and responsibilities as a tenant from beginning through to ending a tenancy, how to get repairs done,<br />
privacy and what to do if you have a problem. A copy <strong>of</strong> The Renting Guide is available from <strong>Student</strong><br />
Services or online<br />
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/About_us/Publications/Property_and_tenancy/ftr66therentingguide.html<br />
The Share House Option<br />
"The Share Housing Survival Guide" www.rlc.org.au/sharehousing/intro.html is a great resource for<br />
people thinking about living in share accommodation. It provides information ranging from how to go<br />
about looking for a place, what to consider when meeting prospective housemates, how to set up a<br />
house, what you can expect it will cost you, what your legal rights and responsibilities are, and things to<br />
consider to ensure things go smoothly.<br />
ISBT <strong>Student</strong> Services are also happy to talk to you about living in share accommodation.<br />
Homestay<br />
Homestay with an Australian family who provide accommodation and meals is also a good option for<br />
international students. The approximate cost <strong>of</strong> Homestay is between AUD$250 to AUD$290 per week.<br />
ISBT <strong>Student</strong> Services keeps a list <strong>of</strong> Homestay providers to assist students in making necessary<br />
arrangements.<br />
Public Transport<br />
Airport Link<br />
This rail service runs from approximately 5am until Midnight seven days a week, to and from the<br />
Domestic and <strong>International</strong> Terminals and all City Circle railway stations. For more information, call 02<br />
8337 8412 or visit www.airportlink.com.au.<br />
For timetables and trip planning, call 131 500 or visit www.131500.info.<br />
UNE-ISBT 2009-2010 <strong>International</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> Page 14
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