SU Housing Paper

In Maynooth we are lucky that no matter where you decide to live you can be sure there’s a fellow Maynoothian not too far away, so although living in a new place can be a little frightening and lonely, remember you’re never alone. Nevertheless here are some thing to keep in mind when becoming a tenant:

1. Know your stuff
Find out the different types of accommodation and which you prefer and research out your tenant rights. Threshold (threshold.ie) have many resources that you should check out

2.      Check out our Facebook Group page.
A great place to start your search is on our Facebook Group page. This page is administered by us here in Maynooth Students' Union and allows students to post up both vacancies and requests for accommodation. Landlords can also post directly in the group.

3.      Live with a host family
Of all the accommodation choices, staying with a host family is the most economical and aften suits first years transitioning from living at home. It will help you to save money but also give you a chance to find your feet in your first year away from home. You can search for this kind of accommodation on Maynooth StudentPad.

4.      Staying On Campus
If you are staying on campus then you will have already sourced your room, as these fill up quickly every Summer. Well done!

5.      Private rented accommodation
You might prefer to live in a shared property with friends and the best place to search for this type of accommodation is on Homes.USI.ie or Daft.ie. When you find a suitable property make sure you get your landlord to confirm, in writing, the length of your lease, the conditions you must meet to get your deposit back, who to contact if anything goes wrong and how much notice they need before you leave the property.  Make sure you get a receipt for all money paid, avoid paying in cash and when you move in take photos of any existing damage, so you don't lose your deposit when you leave.