CDA ColivingMove-In Guide
Requirements, check-in day, your Incoming Condition Report — and a checklist that keeps track for you.
Requirements & Payments
What to provide before moving in. Minimum term for all CDA agreements: 3 months.
Documents you need to provide
- Valid ID or Passport
- Proof of address
- Visa (if applicable)
- Proof of funds
Advance rent & security deposit
| Agreement type | Advance rent | Security deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy Agreement Shared room / co-living house | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Residential Lease Studio or whole house | 1 week | 4 weeks |
The holding deposit counts as your advance rent. 1 week of it is non-refundable if you cancel your booking after placing it.
Always pay your deposit directly to CDA's official bank account. Never transfer money to an individual, even if they present themselves as a previous tenant or room transferee.
Check-In Day
Official check-in time: 4:00 PM. Early access is never guaranteed — coordinate with the move-in team.
Submit your ID, proof of address, visa if needed, and proof of funds.
Send confirmation of your holding deposit and security deposit.
Occupancy Agreement or Residential Lease, depending on your room type.
By 3:00 PM on move-in day you'll get an email with access details, house rules and your Incoming Condition Report (ICR).
Receiving your access
Your access code or keys are provided once payment is received, the agreement is signed, and the room is ready. Access may be via door code, a video-assisted handover, or key collection from our office — check your email on the day.
Incoming Condition Report (ICR)
The ICR records the state of your room at the start of your tenancy — the single most important step of your move-in.
- Take photos and videos of the room immediately upon arrival
- Review the ICR sent to you by email
- Report any damage, dirt or missing items the same day to hello@cdacoliving.com
- Confirm or dispute the report within 7 calendar days
No response within 7 days means the ICR is accepted with no objections — anything undocumented may be charged to you at move-out. The same applies if you receive the room via lease transfer.
Good to know
Coordinate directly with the move-in team. Additional charges may apply depending on your case.
Not all rooms allow two people. Verify with the team beforehand — an additional cost applies.
CDA doesn't provide bedding, blankets or pillows for hygiene reasons. Bring your own linen.
What's included in your room
- Basic furnished room: bed frame, mattress, wardrobe, desk, chair
- Wi-Fi internet for communication, work and study (CDA isn't the internet provider; connectivity fixes may take time)
- Bills covered at standard, reasonable usage levels
⚡ High-consumption appliances need approval first — portable A/Cs, personal fridges, non-approved heaters, even fixed A/C units already in the room. See the House Rules.
My Move-In Checklist
Tick items off as you go — progress is saved on this device.
- Send ID/passport, proof of address, visa and proof of funds
- Pay holding deposit and security deposit (to CDA's official account only)
- Sign your agreement
- Pack your own bedding, blankets and pillows
- Confirm your arrival time with the move-in team (check-in from 4 PM)
- Check your email by 3 PM for access details and the ICR
- Collect keys / use your access code as instructed
- Take photos and videos of every corner of your room
- Report any damage, dirt or missing items the same day
- Confirm or dispute your ICR (7-day deadline!)
- Check your bed and room for bed bugs and report anything (7-day deadline)
- Read the House Rules
- Learn your house's bin schedule and cleaning roster
- Save key contacts: hello@cdacoliving.com · (02) 8188 1605 · WhatsApp "Andy"
- Bookmark the maintenance form: cdacoliving.info/Maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common move-in questions, answered.