You cannot sublet your room or leave your room empty. What you can do is opt for a caretaker?
What is home custody?
While you are away, someone else will temporarily live in your room so that you can return to your room when you get back. The difference compared with subletting is that you have our permission, and we make good agreements.
• House-sitting lasts a maximum of one year.
• You remain responsible for your accommodation. You pay the rent to us, and you are responsible if the house-sitter causes problems. If they cause so much trouble that we think they should leave, you must cooperate.
Requesting rent for home custody
You can ask the caretaker for rent, we think that is only logical! However, you are not allowed to make a profit. The rent you request may not exceed the rent you pay us, plus any water and electricity costs.
Applying for home custody
Sound good? Make your home custody arrangements in good time, as it takes a while for everything to be properly agreed. To apply for home custody:
1. Find a caretaker. This must be a full-time student, but they do not necessarily have to study in Eindhoven. Alternatively, they could be a PhD student associated with the TU/e. We don't look for a caretaker for you, and we won't accept an intermediary.
2. Apply for home custody online on the page amend tenancy agreement.
We will assess your application and let you know if we agree as soon as possible.