Terms & Conditions
The regulatory framework governing direct student-to-owner rentals, zero-brokerage listings, campus proximity warranties, and tenancy security across Sri Lanka.
Legal Jurisdiction & Governing Law
These terms constitute a legally binding agreement under the laws of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. All registered boarders, annex occupants, independent landlords, and visitors accessing boarding.lk acknowledge that tenancy contracts formed through the directory fall within Sri Lankan Contract & Tenancy Law and relevant municipal council housing by-laws.
Acceptance of Terms & Marketplace Scope
Boarding.lk functions strictly as an open information exchange and direct matching platform connecting university undergraduates, interns, and young professionals with verified property owners across the 25 administrative districts of Sri Lanka.
A high-visibility discovery engine with verified geo-tagged locations, direct phone and WhatsApp contact channels, and honest room feature specifications.
We are not real estate agents, middlemen, brokers (තැරැව්කරුවන්), lease guarantors, or escrow payment handlers. No commission is collected from any rental transaction.
boarding.lk යනු නිවාස හිමියන් සහ නේවාසිකාගාර සොයන සිසුන් සෘජුවම සම්බන්ධ කරන තාක්ෂණික වේදිකාවකි. අපි කිසිදු තැරැව්කාර ගාස්තුවක් හෝ කොමිස් මුදලක් අය නොකරන අතර, කිසිදු මුදල් ගනුදෙනුවකට අතරමැදියෙකු ලෙස මැදිහත් නොවන්නෙමු.
Student & Renter Responsibilities
When searching for accommodation, conducting premises visits, or establishing residency in a boarding place (බෝඩිම) or annex, renters must adhere to these foundational commitments:
Student Verification & True Identity
Renters must present a legitimate University Student ID, National Identity Card (NIC), or official workplace letter upon the landlord's request during the first site inspection.
Property Integrity & Quiet Hours
Occupants must uphold communal peace, avoid excessive noise after 10:00 PM, maintain sanitation standards in shared washrooms, and preserve inventory (beds, study desks, ceiling fans).
Notice Prior to Vacating (1 Month Standard)
Undergraduates must tender at least 30 calendar days written or WhatsApp notice prior to vacating to qualify for the full release of key deposits.
Landlord & Property Owner Obligations
Hosts publishing listings on Boarding.lk are held to strict standards of transparency. Misleading academic distances or undisclosed utility charges will result in permanent listing deactivation.
Accurate Distance
Distance to universities (e.g., SLIIT, USJ, Kelaniya, UCSC) must reflect actual walking or bus route kilometers, not theoretical radius measures.
Utility Disclosures
Must clearly classify whether water and CEB electricity tariffs are fully bundled in rent, calculated via independent sub-meters, or shared per capita.
Privacy & Safety
Female student annexes must have lockable doors, window grilles, and separate entrances where indicated. Landlords may not enter private rooms unannounced.
0% Broker Fee & Free Listing Policy
Zero Commission Guarantee
Students never pay viewing fees, registration cuts, or finding commissions to Boarding.lk or owners.
Standard ad postings for individual landlords are free of charge. Any third-party broker or broker syndicate attempting to list aggregator properties on Boarding.lk and surcharge students will be banned and reported to the Colombo Fraud Bureau.
Key Money, Advance Deposits & Refunds
Student Deposit Advisory Guidelines
To protect young undergraduates on constrained allowances, Boarding.lk endorses and enforces ethical deposit thresholds across Sri Lanka.
Standard key money advance for shared student rooms and studio annexes.
Security deposits must be refunded upon room surrender minus genuine unpaid utility balances.
NEVER transfer funds via eZ Cash, mCash, FriMi, or advance bank transfers to any owner before physically visiting the room, inspecting keys, and verifying the landlord's residency. Boarding.lk staff will never ask you to transfer security deposits to any intermediary account.
Direct Communication & WhatsApp Etiquette
We provide direct call and one-tap WhatsApp buttons connecting searchers to property hosts. All users agree to communicate respectfully, between 7:30 AM and 9:00 PM Sri Lanka Standard Time, stating:
- checkYour university faculty, internship program, or occupation.
- checkAnticipated move-in date and desired tenancy duration.
- checkNumber of occupants requesting accommodation.
Verification, Inspection Badges & Accuracy
The verifiedVerified Boarding badge indicates that the landlord's phone number or NIC has been confirmed and past student tenant feedback has been checked. It does not replace the renter's personal responsibility to physically visit and verify premises safety.
Prohibited Conduct & Fraud Prevention
Publishing uninspected properties using stock architectural photos from Pinterest or other commercial websites is forbidden and causes immediate IP blacklisting.
Posing as university accommodation office wardens or campus marshals to demand reservation booking deposits is an offense under the Computer Crime Act No. 24 of 2007.
Limitation of Platform Liability & Disclaimer
Official English Disclaimer
"The content displayed on this website is provided by individual users. We do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or authenticity of the posted information. Users are strongly advised to independently verify all details before making any commitments or payments. We are not liable for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, disputes, or losses resulting from interactions between users. By using this website, you agree to these terms. For concerns, contact athulasiriproduction@gmail.com."
වගකීම් ප්රතික්ෂේප කිරීම (Sinhala Statutory Disclaimer)
"මෙම වෙබ් අඩවියේ පළවන තොරතුරු තනි පුද්ගලයන් විසින් සපයනු ලබන අතර, ඒවායේ නිවැරදිභාවය හෝ සත්යතාව පිළිබඳව අප වගකීමක් නොදරයි. ගෙවීම් හෝ තීරණ ගැනීමට පෙර තොරතුරු තහවුරු කරගන්න. පරිශීලකයන් අතර සිදුවන කිසිදු ගැටලුවකට අප වගකිව යුතු නොවේ. විමසීම් සඳහා: athulasiriproduction@gmail.com"
In no event shall Boarding.lk, its founders, or operators be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from tenancy agreements, lockouts, utility cutoffs, or property loss.
Dispute Resolution & Contact Information
If an amicable agreement cannot be reached between a student tenant and landlord, complaints may be escalated to the Grama Niladhari division of the local area or forwarded to our Trust & Safety Desk for listing evaluation.
For DMCA notices, trademark claims, or suspected scam listing removals:
athulasiriproduction@gmail.com