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Student housing – sharing accommodation
Explains how the rights and responsibilities of students sharing accommodation vary, according to the type of tenancy agreement they have (whether they are joint tenants, sole tenants or lodgers).
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Student housing – problems with repairs
Explains the responsibilities of student tenants and their landlords, to keep their housing safe and in good repair. Covers structural repairs, plumbing, gas and electrical safety and action to take if the landlord fails to carry out repairs.
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Student housing - your behaviour in halls
Explains how students can be sanctioned if they misbehave or have rent arrears when living in university halls of residence. Sanctions can include withholding qualifications, preventing students progressing in their course and eviction.
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Student housing – living in a house in multiple occupation (HMO)
Explains what is meant by a house in multiple occupation (HMO) and extra responsibilities a landlord must meet, when renting an HMO to students.
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Taking action about discrimination in housing
Explains what kinds of action you can take if you have been discriminated against when renting, buying or living in property.
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Student housing - standards in halls
Explains the codes of standards that universities must follow, when providing halls of residence for students. Covers repairs and maintenance, fire, electrical and gas safety, security, managing tenancy/licence agreements and how to make a complaint.
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Student housing – council tax
Explains the rules about students and council tax. Covers proving you are exempt, sharing accommodation with people who aren't students, time off between courses and problems affecting postgraduate students.
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Student housing – lodgers
Explains the rights and responsibilities of students living as lodgers in shared with their landlord.
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Housing
Get advice on renting, council tax, homelessness and problems where you live.
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Student housing – deposits
Explains how to protect a deposit paid as security in private rented student housing. Covers making an inventory, deductions at the end of a tenancy and withholding rent.