The Student Rental Process
Not sure how to start in your search for student accommodation? Follow these detailed steps, or reach out to the Student Rental Agent for guidance!
- Confirm your preferences:
- Budget
- Minimum Bedrooms
- Location
- Special requirements (e.g. pets etc.)
- Preferred lease start date
- Review the listings and identify your favorites, these can be flagged automatically in your name on the rental portal by creating an account!
- Make arrangements to view the properties with a Safe Haven Agent. If a viewing is not possible prior to your arrival in Dominica a viewing via Zoom or additional information can be provided by the Rental Agent.
- After viewing, confirm a shortlist and identify the preferred property.
- Submit an offer through the Rental Agent which will include the monthly rent, start date, and any special requirements.
- The Rental Agent will negotiate on your behalf with the landlord.
- Once rental terms are agreed upon, the Rental Agent will prepare a lease for approval by both parties.
- Once the lease is signed by both parties, the tenant is required to make all agreed payments, the initial payment is the first and last month’s rent plus a security deposit of one month’s rent (3 months total).
- The Rental Agent will coordinate the handover of keys and ensure you are settled into your new home!
