Question 1

What is the minimum and maximum contract duration?

Accepted Answer

The contract period can be requested from 3 months upto 12 months. We'd be happy to renew your contract for the next year as well. Most often, August and September during the holidays our students prefer to go back home and hold the apartment for the next academic year.

We mostly prefer semester or annual periods just like your course duration unless, it's for Erasmus or a volunteering exchange in which case we can modify the contractual duration based on your needs.

Question 2

Is there a deposit for the apartments?

Accepted Answer

Mostly no, but there are some apartments were the owners request for a refundable 1 month rent (not the expenses and utilities) which at the end is subjected to change based on how the apartment is left when you check out. The owner will do the necessary visual inspection before handing over the deposit.
 
We can only intervene if there's a disparity between the parties.

Question 3

Do I have to pay to be an associate of Alloggiami and avail your services?

Accepted Answer

As a non-profit, there will be an association fee of 100€ annual apart from the rent which is paid directly to the owner every month. The fee can be paid in cash or through online payment services. The association fee of 100€ will include access to our study space, participation to virtual and physical events, Italian lessons, first contract registration fee, and many more. We appreciate every contribution as it's because of you all that we are pushing ourselves forward.

Note: Paid irrespective of leaving the project and coming back again the same year

Question 4

Can I get a residenza or carta d'identità with this contract?

Accepted Answer

No, you can't. It's mainly because of the type of contract that we use for registering the contracts and the taxation system that changes if one were to get the residenza. Think of it as having an apartment under your name which fiscally and bureaucratically change the family structure of the actual owner of the apartment. If a student requests for residenza without the knowledge of the owner of the apartment, the owner can file a complaint at the court of Turin along with immediate termination of the on-going contract.  
 
This is yet another reason why it makes it difficult for us to accomodate foreign workers (Non-EU), as they usually need a residenza and a long stay contract. 
 
For those who need residenza for opening bank accounts here in Italy during your stay, we wouldn't encourage you for a long stay as our contract prohibits it. 
 
Moreover residenza or carta d'identita is not a document like the green card or a permanent residency card like in the other countries. For foreigners, the benefits that they can exercise with carta d'identità are extremely limited.

Question 5

Can I leave the apartment in the middle of the contractual period?

Accepted Answer

There's usually 1 month of notice period but If you know that you are leaving before or at least have a plan, kindly let us and the owners know in advance especially before signing the contract. We appreciate your integrity as it helps us to better propose you with the right apartment based on your requested period.

Question 6

Are the contracts registered at the Agenzia delle entrate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the contracts are registered at the Agenzia delle entrate.

Question 7

Does all-inclusive rent and expenses mean will there be any other additional expenses later?

Accepted Answer

The rent and expenses are mentioned on our apartments (javascript:void(0))page. As the rent and expenses are fixed, in the last years we have seen some tenants who happened to cook or shower for hours. This is a violation of the trust that we and the owners put in you for using the resources at home effectively. We just request you to turn off if they are not in use, whether it be heating, water, gas or electricity.

If the owner of the apartment were to notify about student's excess use of resources, we'll have to intervene for resolving the situation.

Question 8

The apartments that you manage belong to you?

Accepted Answer

No, as a non-profit we only manage the apartments and the tenancy based on the mission (javascript:void(0))of our project. We hope to have some association managed apartments in the future.

Question 9

Private or shared bathrooms? How about the kitchen? Is there a cleaner?

Accepted Answer

All the apartments that we manage have only shared bathrooms and kitchens. Mostly they are cleaned by the students residing in the apartment by planning a weekly cleaning schedule.
 
If you have difficulties cleaning, the tenants residing can request for a cleaner to the owner of the apartment at the tenants' combined contribution.

Question 10

Google maps show that your housing is far from the city centre, do you have other apartments in the centre or near the universities?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no. As a social project we are only active in Mirafiori Sud. We are slowly expanding our apartment network across Mirafiori Sud and we'd love to collaborate with owners in Mirafiori Sud who wish to be a part of our mission by bringing in their apartments into our project.

Question 11

How long does it take to reach my university?

Accepted Answer

The time taken to reach is based on the traffic and the demand for the public transportation during the peak hours. 
 • Politecnico di Torino (Corso Duca or Lingotto)(https://goo.gl/maps/SiZrBWopi4ZMAZgz9) ~8 kms: 35-40 minutes by tram or bus with traffic and 20-25 mins ideally without traffic. 
 • Politecnico di Torino (Mirafiori) (https://goo.gl/maps/cjxTW6PjHjbaB9PXA) ~2.7 kms: 7-10 minutes by bus with or without the traffic. 
 • San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital (https://goo.gl/maps/cw4oaL68ifUHccGW6)~ 6.2 kms: 25-35 minutes by bus with or without traffic.
 • University of Turin ~11 kms:(https://goo.gl/maps/LHhgX3AVkrJwb4eN6) 55 minutes by bus or tram with traffic. Ideally 25-30 minutes without traffic.
 • ITCILO ~6.1 kms:(https://goo.gl/maps/bDR7MnpG2squBTag7) 30-35 minutes by bus. Ideally 15-20 minutes without traffic.
 • INRIM ~3.3 kms:(https://goo.gl/maps/D6N5VeA28vYsfYmAA) 10-15 minutes by bus. Ideally 7 minutes without traffic. 
 • Scuola di Management ed Economia (https://goo.gl/maps/5vmt1GVrqi58pboz6)~5.5 kms: 25-30 minutes with traffic. Ideally 15 minutes without traffic.

Question 12

I wish to stay with other students from my country, is it possible?

Accepted Answer

We try to mix students from other nationalities as its one of our core objectivities whilst promoting a multicultural identity. We definitely try to procees your request of staying together with your friends but its subjected to vary depending on the availibity of the beds. Moreover most of our apartments are within 10 mins distance by walk.

Question 13

Can I host my friend or partner to stay with me in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can for few days but we suggest you to check with the owner of your apartment and the officials at Alloggiami to process your request. Sometimes, you may have to fill a form to request for an extension for your friend or partner if they were to stay longer. All this, provided the rest of the tenants in the apartment agree to the conditions.

Question 14

Is there a washing machine in the apartment? Do I have to bring any utensils or bed spreads from home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all the apartments have a washing machine. We suggest you to use it conservatively as opposed to a daily use as it would contribute to an increased overall expense which needs to be split between the tenants later. 
 
For the utensils and silverware, most of the apartments have the necessary ones which should suffice the tenants and most often they are kept at your disposal. If you wish to get something specific for your use during your stay, you are always welcome. We'll also help you to connect with the existing tenants so that you have an idea of what and what not to get. 
 
As for the bedspreads, usually the owner gives you a set but we'd suggest you to bring your own for the duration of your stay.

Question 15

Are there any stores or points of interest nearby?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do have sufficient points of interest near to our office and many more as showed in the list. T(https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/RhV3oLUJSoiQ1WiS8igoOQ)his list is continuously updated.
 
Feel free to refer to this (http://bit.ly/alloggiami-survivalguide)English & Italian Survival Guide even.

Question 16

What activities and services do you provide for students?

Accepted Answer

• Assisting alloggiami students with contract preparation and registration
 • Assisting students with bureaucratic language mediation 
 • Welcome party: It's almost our ritual which we conduct every year to meet our students in the study space. Ethnic wear, dinners, dance, cultural discusssions and many more.
 • Cultural events and festivals
 • Trips to mountains and other touristic and non touristic spots (weekly or monthly) 
 • Movie Nights
 • Monthly Birthday Celebrations
 • Musical choir of the neighbourhood
 • Tandem Exchange: Informal language exchange with drinks and snacks
 • Meditation/ Yoga
 • Italian course: This course is not certified but we help students with beginners and intermediate courses which can prepare you for real life situations and your university language certification. 
 • Open library:(http://biblioaris.libib.com) Our own library of the neighbourhood. Feel free to browse and borrow them.  
We also assist students to guardia medica (emergency medic) when they are in need. 
Note: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, we have suspended most of our activites, while some of them are conducted remotely through various web conferencing apps. You can follow us on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/alloggiami)or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alloggiami/)to know more about our events.

Question 17

How do I reach you?

Accepted Answer

You can refer to this (http://bit.ly/howtoreachus)file with activated links to know more about the various ways of reaching us.