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GEORGE NEWS - Delayed payment by the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) George Campus to local landlords who provide student housing has caused dissatisfaction among some, but the university says it has faced special challenges with payment systems because of Covid-19.
An unhappy landlord who wanted to remain anonymous said students arrived in March and three months had gone by before he received his first payment on Friday 4 June. I provide cleaning services, Wi-Fi and basic services such as water and electricity for the students. Some landlords depend on the income from the rental to cover bond payments, he complained.
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While more than a dozen landlords are still sitting with unpaid rent for Nelson Mandela University student accommodation, others have only received partial payments after dealing with three months of outstanding rental.
The owners are meant to be paid monthly but continue to fork out cash for amenities such as cleaning, electricity, security and Wi-Fi for students living on their properties.
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