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Memorandum of Understanding for Homestay Hosts - MOU

This Memorandum of Understanding declared acknowledgment by the Homestay Host is valid from the date of submission until terminated by the Homestay Host or LSNZ.

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 I have read the Homestay Host Handbook which includes all rules and guidelines and understand and accept my responsibilities as Homestay Host for any student placed with me by LSNZ.

• I understand that I am only eligible to have a student placed at my Homestay while this Memorandum of Understanding is in place. 

• I understand that the LSNZ may remove a student from the Homestay at any time for any breach of the Homestay Host Handbook rules and guidelines / Memorandum of Understanding, or at the request of the student in question. 

• I understand that LSNZ may terminate this Memorandum of Understanding at any time. I agree to keep my contact details up to date with the Accommodation Office for the duration of this Memorandum of Understanding.

• I understand that LSNZ has one type of student with different needs regarding meals and the usage of the house’s kitchen premises. Students with Half-Board Meal Option: Students who opt for the half-board meal plan will be provided with two meals per day; breakfast and dinner. The meal plan is designed to cater to dietary preferences and nutritional needs, ensuring students have a balanced and enjoyable experience. 

• I will provide LSNZ with a profile of me and all persons residing with me. I understand and agree that this profile and my contact details will be provided to any student matched to me by LSNZ, as well as the student’s parent/guardian, and (where applicable) their University institution and education agent. I understand and agree for my contact details and address to be provided to all students in the Homestay student’s group, where applicable. 

• I agree to make my home available for inspection by an LSNZ staff member to ensure the accommodation provided meets the requirements in the Homestay Host standards, for which the Accommodation Office must provide not less than 24 hours prior notice unless otherwise agreed by me. 

• If I provide transport to a homestay student I will ensure the car they are travelling in is compliant with New Zealand driving standards, e.g. warranted, registered and insured and the driver has a current valid New Zealand driver’s license. 

• I will make myself reasonably available and communicate with LSNZ including by phone or email for the LSNZ to arrange for, oversee and monitor a student’s placement at my home. 

• I acknowledge and agree LSNZ is not liable for any claims, demands or suits, for injury, loss or damage incurred or arising from the conduct of a student placed with me under this Memorandum of Understanding. 

•There are no circumstances which would affect my ability to offer Homestay. If any such circumstances arise, either before or during a student placement, I will inform the LSNZ immediately. 

• I will contact the LSNZ if I consider it will be difficult for me to meet any of the above responsibilities set out in this Memorandum of Understanding. 

• I understand and accept that LSNZ will not be liable for any costs related to COVID or any other illnesses that may arise.

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