General – Definitions of terms
0.1 International Students are (A) exchange students who temporarily take courses at the NHL University of Applied Sciences with the intention of having their results recognized by their home universities, (B) Foreign bachelor/master students who are enrolled in Bachelor/Master Programmes at the NHL University of Applied Sciences with the intention of obtaining a degree.
0.2 Exchange Students, and Foreign Bachelor/Master Students, hereinafter will be called students.
0.3 Intermediary services for temporary housing are performed by the Short Stay department of SSH, hereinafter to be called SSH Short Stay.
0.4 The representative of the inviting educational institution hereinafter will be called contact person.
0.5 The request for the housing of one specific student for a prescribed fixed period of time hereinafter will be called application.
0.6 Accommodation (room/apartment) that is fully fitted and furnished hereinafter will be called accommodation.
0.7 The fixed period during which student and lessor have agreed to rent (out) accommodation hereinafter will be called rent period.

Basic principles
1.1 SSH Short Stay aims at maintaining a good price-quality ration of their furnished accommodation
1.2 SSH Short Stay acts as intermediary in finding accommodation for international students temporarily studying at the NHL University of Applied Sciences.
The brokered tenancy agreements are for a fixed period of time only
1.3 The prescribed fixed periods can vary and depends on the type of student, namely:
= Exchange Students:
- Full year: 1 August - 31 July
- Semester I: 1 August - 29 January
- Semester II: 30 January - 31 July 
= Bachelor/Master Students:
- Full year: 1 August - 31 July
1.4 Cancellation of the agreement is not possible once the rental period has begun, except in cases described under
Article 2.8.
1.5 For more information about practical details visit www.sshxl.nl/shortstay

Conditions for students
2.1 Students have to register on-line via www.sshxl.nl/shortstay. Correct registration is always the student’s responsibility.
2.2 Applications may only be submitted for a prescribed fixed period of time (see article 1.3).
2.3 The contact person will review the on-line application as soon as possible after the student’s application and approve it if correct.
2.4 Reservations only become definite once a Confirmation Accommodation has been sent by e-mail by SSH Short Stay and SSH Short Stay has received the non-refundable deposit.
2.5 The non-refundable deposit consists of the two last month’s rent and needs to be paid within two weeks after the student receives the e-mail Confirmation Accommodation. On arrival student needs to pay the first month rent.
2.6 If a student cancels their reservation or fails to show, the rental agreement will be terminated and the student will not be refunded the deposit, irrespective of the reason(s) for cancellation.
2.7 Cancellation after commencement of the rental period is not permitted, except for cases provided for by article 2.8.
2.8 In exceptional cases a cancellation after the date of commencement is allowed, but only after approval by NHL University of Applied Sciences. Exceptional cases are: termination of studies resulting in definitive departure from the Netherlands caused by (i) death, sudden serious illness or a serious accident of the student or first/second degree family members, or (ii) the unforeseen refusal to grant visa or withdrawal of the student’s residence permit (if required) by the proper authorities, resulting in termination of studies and definitive departure from the Netherlands.
2.9 A claim for cancellation needs to be made through the contact person at the NHL University of Applied Sciences. Each claim is assessed individually. In case of circumstances as described in 2.8, and if approved by NHL University of Applied Sciences, cancellation is permitted as per the first day of the month and with one month’s notice. Rent which has already been paid will not be refunded.
2.10 Once students have moved into their accommodation they may request to be moved to another SSH Short Stay accommodation within the NHL university of Applied Sciences reserved offerings for international, depending on availability, at the cost of € 195 per occasion.
A written request will have to be sent to SSH Short Stay.

The following House Regulations apply once the rental agreement between the Student and SSH Short Stay is established
3.1 Students are responsible for cleaning their own room/apartment. If you wish, SSH Short Stay can arrange a cleaning company to take care of the cleaning for you. SSH Short Stay or the cleaning company will bill you for this service.
3.2 It is not allowed to keep pets. SSH Short Stay does not guarantee that no pets are kept in mixed SSH Short Stay and Regular SSH residences.
3.3 Smoking is not allowed in any of the accommodations that are dedicated SSH Short Stay units. This applies both for individual rooms as communal areas.
3.4 The maximum period a guest can stay over is 3 nights. After this period the guest needs to find his/her own place to stay.
3.5 It is not allowed to sublet the accommodation to a third party.
3.6 According to the Dutch fire regulations the hallway and passages must be kept clear at all times. Therefore bicycles or any other objects that obstruct entrances or exits will be removed instantly (you will be billed for all costs made).
3.7 It is not allowed to make (mechanical) noise after 22.00 h.
3.8 Unless otherwise indicated, it is not permitted to make any holes in the walls of your room/apartment. The application of stickers or wall painting is also strictly forbidden.