This section is intended as a basic guide for students who are or may become tenants in the private rented sector. In some cases, however, you may not in fact be a tenant at all - but a licensee.
Tenants have a number of legal rights, licensees very few.
If you have any doubts about any aspect of your legal rights and obligations, you should seek independent advice immediately. Sources of advice are given elsewhere in this website. The University maintains a database of Landlords who rent accommodation, and lists are available on request from the Accommodation Office at the relevant campus. You should note that the University does not inspect these properties in any way, nor do we recommend them as being satisfactory for student usage. It s up to you to check them out yourself and make your own mind up.