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Conditions of Use

MRS and Monash University recommends all students looking for private rental or shared accommodation familiarise themselves with the local rental market and relevant Victorian Residential Tenancy legislation. Information about rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in rental accommodation can be found by visiting the MRS Off-Campus Housing website at http://www.mrs.monash.edu.au/off-campus

The Off Campus Housing Database User (referred to as "I or me") agrees to the Conditions of Use for the "Off-Campus Housing" database stated below:
  • I will, at all times, act in good faith in dealing with any accommodation advertiser and comply with all applicable legislation, particularly the Residential Tenancies Act (Vic) 1997 as amended from time to time.
  • I acknowledge that Monash University does not inspect nor endorse any of the properties advertised via the Off Campus Housing Database. All properties are advertised in good faith by the provider.
  • I acknowledge that Monash University does not act as an agent for either me or the accommodation providers. I acknowledge that "Off-Campus Housing" database is an information exchange service only and Monash University does not:
    • inspect properties for suitability;
    • interview landlords for suitability;
    • interview accommodation seekers for suitability; and
    • negotiate on behalf of parties
  • I acknowledge that Monash University will not be liable for any loss of profit or any direct, indirect, consequential loss or damage incurred by me or my client arising out of or in connection with my use of the "Off-Campus Housing" database. Monash University's liability to me or my client (including for negligence and under any implied warranties which cannot be excluded at law) is limited to (at Monash University's election), re-supply of the service supplied or the cost of this re-supply.
  • I agree to indemnify and hold Monash University harmless from any loss, damage or liability arising from the use by me of the "Off-Campus Housing" database.

Disclaimer

MRS receives and advertisers accommodation information in good faith but without any warranty of the accuracy, completeness or currency of the information. All advertisers, searchers and others who provide, access or use the information do so at their own risk.

MRS views offers made online and must approve them before they appear on the Internet. However MRS does not screen the individual, inspect the offer being made or match students with those offering accommodation.

MRS and Monash University shall not be liable to the person offering or accepting accommodation through our service for any loss or damage arising from any such act or omission by us.


I agree to the terms as set out in the above 'conditions of use' and acknowledge and accept the terms of the Monash University 'disclaimer'.

     

To be granted access to the Monash Residential Services online housing database, please acknowledge your acceptance of the all conditions as stated above. Please note: If you click on "I Accept" you will be able to search on the database. If you click "I Don"t Accept" you will not be able to use the database.