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I've moved into student accommodation and was told it was fully furnished but it's not

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louise_tivenan
louise_tivenan Community member Posts: 25 Listener
edited November 2022 in Education
ive got a dilemma ive moved into student accomodation was told it was fully furnished but its not and ive not got student finance for living costs coz im on a part time course ive also got ptsd copd anxiety and depression i dont have parents to help so what do i do its affecting my mental health but nobody wants help any ideas
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,644 Disability Gamechanger
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    If it's fully furnished then it should have stated this on the tenancy agreement, did you read it before you signed it?
    You can try your local Authority who may have some funding to help with white goods. Other than that you can look on gumtree or facebook in your area to see if anyone is giving away furniture or selling it for very cheap.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,496 Disability Gamechanger
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    Welcome to the community @louise_tivenan :) 

    I'm sorry to hear that this has happened. 

    Is it university owned accommodation?
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  • louise_tivenan
    louise_tivenan Community member Posts: 25 Listener
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    no its urban life accomodation
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,496 Disability Gamechanger
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    If you've checked your agreement, and it was definitely meant to be fully furnished, then perhaps you could look into making a complaint @louise_tivenan?

    I found this complaints procedure page, on what I think is the right website. 

    Even though it's not a university owned accommodation, it could be worth speaking to your university about this. They may be able to offer advice and supoort, or even practical help. Is there someone at your university that you could talk to?
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  • louise_tivenan
    louise_tivenan Community member Posts: 25 Listener
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    I have a disability officer but she told me it's not there concern 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,644 Disability Gamechanger
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    You didn't answer the question that was asked, does it state it's supposed to be fully furnished in the tenancy agreement? If it doesn't did you read this agreement before you signed it?
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • louise_tivenan
    louise_tivenan Community member Posts: 25 Listener
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    theres a big sign outside that says fully furnished and it says it on contract too

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,644 Disability Gamechanger
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    Then you need to speak to your Landlord.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,496 Disability Gamechanger
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    Yes, I'd definitely speak to them about it @louise_tivenan! 
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