Lumis Student Living is a high-end student accommodation in Leicester that offers studios and cluster bedroom en-suite flats home which all give a very comfortable feeling to the students. Lumis Leicester is situated just a 9-minute walk away from De Montfort University and a 9-minute drive from the University of Leicester, which makes it an ideal student accommodation for students.

In the English East Midlands, the city of Leicester is thriving and diverse. It is one of the largest cities in the United Kingdom outside of London, with a population of over 350,000. With a more than 2,000-year history dating back to the Romans, Leicester has a rich past. It has a wide variety of cultural attractions, such as museums, galleries, and historical sites. Leicester is an excellent place for students to live and study. The University of Leicester and De Montfort University are the two largest universities in the city. Leicester offers a thriving student life with a variety of social, cultural, and athletic activities in addition to academic options.

The city of Leicester has everything to offer, from luxurious student housing to affordable student accommodation. All the student housing here are designed for the student's comfort. Liverpool and Lumis Leicester student accommodation makes sure that it caters to all your needs and preferences. There are a plethora of things you can do and explore in this city, and the close proximity of this property to many of these places makes it convenient for students to unwind and explore.

Features

Lumis student accommodation in Leicester offers fully furnished rooms that are tailored to your specific requirements. This student accommodation offers suites and studios in a variety of sizes. There are no concerns about basic necessities because all of the student rooms at Lumis Leicester are furnished and well-equipped with a comfortable bed with storage. It also comes with an overhead bookcase for you to keep your books. There is also a combi oven and microwave in the kitchen for you to bake and heat your food. As there is a kitchen, there is also a hob to cook food. A fridge is also provided to keep those yummy drinks cool. As all of us hate doing our dishes, Lumis Student Living has also provided a dishwasher.

Lumis student accommodation includes a variety of room types to suit a wide range of interests and budgets; from shared cluster apartments to private studios, you'll find everything here. Everything is offered to ensure that your experience as a student in Leicester is as luxurious as possible, including an on-site gym, gaming area, outdoor courtyard, cinema, and quiet study places. Other common amenities include high-speed free wifi and laundry facilities.

Lumis student living Leicester organises regular social events to help students connect and make friends. These events include movie nights, BBQs, quiz nights, and more. Lumis student living is committed to sustainability and has implemented measures to reduce its environmental impact. These include recycling facilities, energy-efficient appliances, and eco-friendly cleaning products.

Some more amber-recommended Leicester student accommodations are Liberty Park, The Summit, Upperton Road, The Tannery, Filbert Village and many more!

Nearby places

Living at Lumis, which is in the city centre, allows students to be closer to all of the city's major attractions. Students can locate the city sidelined with a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, and other establishments within a short distance. The house is well located in Leicester's dynamic centre, where you will find the lovely Castle Park on the banks of the River Soar. Wygstons House Bar and Bistrot Pierre are popular places in town. The Queen of Bradgate, a pub located just a stone's throw away from Lumis. With its cosy atmosphere and tasty pub grub, it's the perfect spot for a quick bite or a few pints with friends. If you're looking for something a bit more upscale, you can head to Maiyango, a chic restaurant serving up contemporary cuisine with a global twist. For those in search of a caffeine fix, St Martin's Coffee is the place to be. This cosy cafe offers delicious coffee and light bites in a relaxed setting.

If you want to experience the nightlife of Leicester, Revolution Leicester is a popular spot for students, with its lively atmosphere and delicious cocktails. Meanwhile, Mosh is a club that's always packed on weekends, playing the latest chart-topping hits and offering up some seriously fun dance parties. Whether you're in the mood for a pint, a tasty meal, or a night out on the town, there are plenty of clubs,  cafes and restaurants near Lumis Student Living in Leicester.

Commute

For students who want to travel to the city or their university, transportation is easily accessible. The nearest train station is St Nicholas Circle, which is a 3-minute walk from the accommodation, and the Leicester train station is only 6 minutes away. They say that the best student studios in Leicester are at Lumis Leicester student accommodation, and they are not wrong!

Cooling Off Period

Cancellation By You - Cancellation within the Cooling Off Period

If you choose to cancel your booking with property management, you have 14 calendar days after receiving the original Accommodation Offer to do so and get a full refund of the Holding Deposit paid. If you have made your booking less than 14 days before your scheduled check-in date, you may cancel your booking until the earlier of

1. 14 days after receipt of the Accommodation Offer email and

2. The Tenancy Start date on your Tenancy Agreement.

You may cancel your booking by sending an email to the relevant Accommodation Office email address listed on the individual sites contact details on. The property management will refund your Holding Deposit within 7 calendar days of cancellation. If you cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired, you will not get your Holding Deposit returned to you and you, and your guarantor if reasonable, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the Tenancy Agreement.

No Visa No Pay

Failure to obtain a UK Visa

If you fail to obtain a UK Visa before the start date of your tenancy, the property management will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any rent payments made, so long as you provide within 72 hours of receiving your official confirmation:

1. Supporting official evidence that your Visa was declined

2. Written confirmation that you wish to cancel your booking

Cancellation for any other reason

If you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement and you wish to cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired and you do not fit into the property management's eligible criteria above, you will not get your Holding Deposit returned to you, and you and your guarantor, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the Tenancy Agreement regardless of whether you have collected your keys.

No Place No Pay

Period From & Including when you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement

If you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement and you cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired, the property management will release you from the contract up to and including 23rd August 2023 where you meet the following criteria and can provide sufficient evidence:

If you are a first year prospective undergraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education institution is withdrawn because of you not achieving the required entry grades or you have surpassed your required entry grades and choose to go to a different University.

To meet the criteria, you will need:

1. To provide a written rejection letter from your chosen university/higher education institute within 72 hours of your exam results being published

2. To provide a copy of the acceptance letter from your new university.

Where proof is provided in accordance with these terms and conditions and to the property management's and the landlords reasonable satisfaction, you will be entitled to cancel the booking and you will not be liable for the contractual obligations laid out in the Tenancy Agreement from the date of cancellation.

Other cancellation policies

Period Before You Enter Into Your Tenancy Agreement

The Landlord and property management reserve the right to not return your Holding Deposit and cancel your booking on notice if:

1. They take all reasonable steps to enter into the Tenancy Agreement before the deadline and you fail to do so, for example, if you fail to complete your application or provide guarantor details and supporting documentation in good time;

2. You provide them with irrelevant false or misleading information; and/or

3. They are prohibited from entering to the Tenancy Agreement because of the Immigration Act 2014.

Cancellation By Students or The Landlords

The terms and conditions require you to sign your Tenancy Agreement online within 14 calendar days of receiving the Offer of Accommodation. If you fail to sign your agreement within this timescale, the property management may cancel your booking, giving notice by email and you will forfeit any booking fee paid if it is outside the cooling off period above.

If you fail to find someone to take over your tenancy, you will be responsible for paying the full rent until the end of your contracted time at the accommodation.

If you fail to check-in on your accommodation start date and you have not signed your agreement, the property management may cancel your booking at any time by giving notice by email. If you are outside the cooling off period, your Holding Deposit will not be refunded. Once you have signed your Tenancy Agreement, it may only be terminated if you and the property management mutually agree to do so or in the circumstances set out above.

Change to Tenancy Length

If you wish to change your tenancy length, you will be unable to shorten your tenancy, but you can choose to extend without charge up until the Tenancy Start Date (Subject to room availability).

Tenancy Start Date

If you wish to change your tenancy start date, please contact your local accommodation team.

Room Swaps

If you wish to upgrade your room, or move to a different room type, which is the same type as your original choice, you can do so free of charge up until the Tenancy Start Date, subject to room availability.

Room moves after the start date will be subject to room availability. An administration charge of £50 will be payable for the variation of the Tenancy Agreement.

Governing Law

These terms and conditions shall be governed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Replacement Tenant Found

If you cancel your booking and can find an eligible replacement tenant, subject to the property management's agreement, you will be released from the contractual obligations as set out in the Tenancy Agreement. Any overpaid rent will be refunded to you, less an amount equal to your Holding Deposit as a cancellation fee. The site team will confirm your official release date.

Cancellation After You Have Moved Into The Accommodation

The property management hopes you have a happy stay in your accommodation, but if for any reason you decide to leave during your contracted term, the landlord may agree to release you from your contract providing, the conditions set out below are met:

1. You agree that you will not transfer or sublet the tenancy created by the Tenancy Agreement to anyone else without obtaining our written consent.

2. You find a suitable replacement to take a new Tenancy Agreement for your room for the remaining period of your contract.

2.1. Replacement tenants must be 18 years old or over and enrolled as a full time student in a university or college in proximity to the accommodation. Where the accommodation has agreements with set universities, the replacement may be restricted to that university - Please check with your Accommodation Team.

2.2. The incoming tenant must enter into a Tenancy Agreement with the property management and pay sums due within this agreement

2.3. The incoming tenant, where reasonable, must provide a suitable Guarantor. The Guarantor must accept the Terms and Conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement Refunds due will not be processed until the replacement taking over the contract has the Tenancy Agreement, paid and moved into the accommodation. If you do find someone to take over your contract, you will need to pay a £50 administration fee.