Accommodation Service Equality & Diversity Statement
‘The University of Cambridge is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity.’ Statutes and Ordinances
The Accommodation Service is committed to ensuring that all stakeholders, whether landlords, prospective tenants and other service users, are treated fairly, equitably and with respect.
The Accommodation Service will not discriminate unlawfully because of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex or Sexual Orientation.
More information on the University’s work in relation to equality and diversity can be found on the E&D Section webpages.
Disclaimer
The Accommodation Service will not take responsibility for any error, omission or inaccuracy in advertising material or content. The Accommodation Service is acting only as a means of publicising available properties to approved clients, and is in no way responsible for the property condition, the rental terms, nor the behaviour of any owner, landlord, or agent acting on their behalf.
All property owners, landlords and agents using our website confirm that they are the legal owners or agents for the property and have the right to advertise and rent it out. By using our Service they also confirm that financial transactions comply with UK legislation and anti-money laundering legislation, all aspects of current UK Housing legislation and anti-modern slavery. All landlords and agents who use our Service must supply copies of legal and safety certificates, and provide evidence, as requested. Failure to do so will result in properties not being registered or activated.
Please note that any description or items listed on the website are for guidance purposes only and do not form any part of a legal contractual agreement.
Advertisers of properties and/or rooms are responsible for ensuring that material submitted for inclusion on the website complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
All users of the site will confirm the details advertised directly with the property owner or agent or similarly with the prospective tenant. The Accommodation Service is not responsible for that relationship.
Unless otherwise stated, the copyright, database rights and similar rights in all material published on the website are owned by the University of Cambridge. You are permitted to print or download extracts from this material for your personal use only.
No part of the website or any material appearing on the site may be reproduced, stored in, emailed or transmitted on any other website without written permission of the University of Cambridge Accommodation Service.
Conditions of Use
This Service is intended to provide a useful introduction to available accommodation. Property descriptions given are for guidance only, and full information should be obtained directly from the property owner and the client. The Accommodation Service is not responsible for any inaccuracies in the data held, supplied or published.
The properties on our database are not viewed nor approved by us and we advise against signing a binding contract to take a tenancy in a property that has not been viewed by the prospective tenant. If possible we would advise that you either visit Cambridge ahead of your stay to secure housing, or arrange for someone in Cambridge to contact us on your behalf and then view properties for you.
If this proves impractical, we recommend that you consider booking into a hotel or guesthouse for the first few nights of your stay and make appointments with landlords as soon as you can. It is possible to obtain accommodation at short notice.
The Accommodation Service reserves the right to suspend any individual's account (landlord or client) when deemed necessary at any time. Accounts that are subject to complaint are automatically suspended while the complaint is investigated.
Accommodation Service members of staff have the right to work in a safe environment. All service users are expected to treat members of staff and other service users with respect and dignity, refraining from abusive or intimidating behaviour, unlawful discrimination or harassment. Any instances of poor behaviour will be treated seriously and we reserve the right to limit access to our service as a consequence.
