Practical information about your stay

Following link will show you which batteries to use and how to replace them in your heating radiator nob or thermostat. Replacing and charging batteries is the responsibility of the tenant, same as a correct heating management. Watch instructions on Youtube: https://youtu.be/SkRNT7j1zsU

At our rental properties, we conduct regular technical visits to ensure that everything is functioning properly and to address any issues within the studios. These visits are carefully planned to combine multiple maintenance tasks in one trip, as our properties are located 60 km away. This helps us manage time efficiently and avoid unnecessary cost and time on travel for individual repairs. To make …

Keeping your showerhead clean is important for a good shower and a healthy bathroom. Our quick guide explains why descaling matters, especially in hard water areas like Leuven. Find out how often to clean your showerhead and follow our simple steps to maintain it. With a little effort, you can enjoy strong water flow and make your showerhead last longer. Say goodbye to mineral buildup and welcome a clean shower!

It’s not always easy to know how to sort your garbage, help is on the way So we’ve added the info links provided by the univesity to refresh your minds.  Helpfull tools, soring guiodes, sorting calendars can be found on the links below https://www.kuleuven.be/stuvo/kot/huurders/leven/duurzaam/afval https://www.kuleuven.be/english/stuvo/advisorsresidential/environment.html Download Sorting Guide

As you will live in a building with 26 other tenants, including 24 tenants who rented an accommodation for study purposes you may well understand it’s will be difficult to practise musical instruments without disturbing the other students while working for school or taking time to rest 😉   Same as you will not appreciate them playing loud music while you would need time and …

Why it’s not possible to provide contract translations. Legislation is in Leuven – Flanders – Belgium is Dutch. Your rental contract is an official document and therefore your contract needs to be signed in Dutch and why you have received a Dutch version. We understand for some of our tenants it’s not their native language, and therefore they will need to translate the contract, …

WHY is a place description necessary? In Belgium, including an inventory report in rental contracts is a legal requirement for leasing real estate properties such as houses, apartments, and studios. This obligation is governed by the “Housing Rental Law,” aimed at protecting both tenants and landlords and preventing disputes upon the termination of lease agreements. By documenting the condition of the property at the start of the lease …

To find the nearest laundry saloon near your studio in Leuven, check the map below or use google maps: using one of the following keywords: wassalon Leuvenwasssalon Primuswassalon Het wasmandje

Check it onlin or get yours at the city hall De nieuwe afvalkalender valt in de loop van de komende weken in de bus. Heb je deze toch niet ontvangen of of heb je meerdere exemplaren nodig voor in je studentenhuis?   Download Vraag de afvalkalender online aan Haal een of meerdere exemplaren op aan de balie van het stadskantoor Leuven

Rates for city tax in 2024 have been published.   https://leuven.be/belasting-tweede-verblijven It’s the tenants responsibility  to provide his papers in time!  So to get full exempt or lowered rate, make sure to provide your tax exempt papers in time. – upon reservation: proof of student– upon arrival start yoru registration process and update your landlord to avoid administrative hassle. As you see the rates are …

FOR TRANSLATION: https://translate.google.com/?hl=nl Alle studios zijn uitgerust met een opklab bed, dat kan worden dichtgeklapt in de muurkast. lees aandachtig onderstaande richtlijnen teneinde ongevallen en schade te voorkomen. Om het bed te openen/sluiten te openen of te sluiten dient u het veiligheidsslotje aan de zijkant van het bed voorzichtig in te duwen om dit in de juiste positie te plaatsen. Zie foto’s in bijlage. Dit …

PROJECT OVERVIEW There comes a point in a home where every room needs more than a quick cleaning to remove visible dust, dirt, and clutter. You can call it deep cleaning, spring cleaning, or “company’s coming” cleaning—whatever the name, it should be done at least yearly. You can hire a cleaning service to tackle the tasks or follow our checklist of how to deep clean every …

As you are staying in the Flemish part of Belgium, the official language is Dutch, meaning all official and/or general communications are to be done Dutch. Please be aware that providing a translation is not obliged for the landlord. Of course we like to help you and therefore do our best to communicate in English where possible, however keep in mind that it is …

https://www.livios.be/nl/bouwinformatie/ruwbouw/muren/vocht/64750/je-verwarming-uitdraaien-om-energiefactuur-te-drukken-let-op-koude-temperaturen-werken-vocht-in-de-hand/ Turn off your heating to reduce your energy bill? Note: “Cold temperatures encourage moisture”BY EDITOR LIVIOS05-10-2022Due to the sky-high energy prices, you may be thinking about turning off the heating in certain rooms. But that’s not as innocent as it seems. Cold walls can lead to moisture problems. Els Staessens of ROBUST architecture & research provides more explanation. How can a lower indoor …

https://www.livios.be/nl/bouwinformatie/technieken/verwarming-en-koeling/61529/de-ideale-temperatuur-in-huis-ruimte-per-ruimte/ The ideal temperature in the house, room by roomBY EDITOR LIVIOS | Mailys Chavagne12-02-2021When the temperatures outside start to drop, we turn the heating up a degree inside. Not only the temperature, but also the energy bill is rising. What is actually the ideal temperature at which you can keep it comfortably warm without spending money? That answer varies depending on the space… …