We have two types of rental offer: Long Stay and Short Stay. Please note that Short Stay housing and Long Stay housing need seperate types of registration, but you should use the same SSH account for it. Let's have a look at the differences:
| Long Stay | Short Stay | |
Registration | Via registration platform ROOM Do you already have a Short Stay account? Please use the same email address to register with ROOM. | Via SSH website Do you already have a Long Stay account? Login at SSHxl.nl to add a Short Stay registration. |
| Allocation | Based on registration time, including introduction night or viewing. We'll also check your proof of study/income. | 'First come, first serve' at specific booking data, but you need an approval from your educational institution |
Cities | Utrecht a.e., Rotterdam, Zwolle, Tilburg, Amersfoort, Groningen | Utrecht, Rotterdam, Zwolle, Tilburg, Groningen |
Rental agreement | Campus contract (based on proof of enrolment or PhD contract) or youth contract (based on income) | Short Stay contract with mostly fixed period of 5, 10 or 12 months |
Rent cancellation | With a permanent rental agreement (campus contract, youth contract, permanent contract), you can cancel your rent any day of the month, subject to one month’s notice. | Short Stay rent cancellation depends on the type of accommodation and the type of registration. |
Leaving housemate | If a housemate moves out, the procedure depends on the type of accommodation (rooms / self-contained accommodation) and the method of allocation (introduction night / viewing) | If a housemate moves out, the current tenants have no involvement in the choice of a new housemate. |
Furniture | Unfurnished (unless otherwise agreed with the previous tenant) | Furnished |
| Age limit regarding registration | Minimum 16 years, no maximum age to register | No minimum or maximum age to register. In some instances, your educational institution has set up an age restriction. |
Type of rental offer | Rooms and self-contained accommodation | Rooms and self-contained accommodation |