Understanding our accommodation terms
Information about University accommodation dates, tenancy agreements, and how to cancel a tenancy.
Before you apply for University accommodation, it is important for you to read and understand the following information.
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Tenancy agreements for university accommodation
Your tenancy agreement is a legal contract between you and your landlord.
It contains:
- start and end dates for your room tenancy
- total cost of accommodation and payment terms
- your responsibilities as the tenant
- what happens if you move out early.
Download a sample tenancy (PDF).
How to sign
You can sign the tenancy agreement when you accept a room offer in the Accommodation Portal.
If your room offer is for Chantry Court, Deans Court or Woodland Court, you will sign the tenancy agreement after you accept the room offer. It will be sent to you by the nomination property provider.
You must sign the tenancy agreement to finish accepting a room offer.
The Student Accommodation Code
We manage our accommodation in line with The Student Accommodation Code. This describes what to expect from us, and your responsibilities as a tenant.
Tenancy length
Your room offer contains the start and end dates for your tenancy.
Full year
Tenancies for the full academic year start in September. They are between 38 and 51 weeks long. Vacations at the end of teaching block (semester) 1 and teaching block (semester) 2 are included.
View the tenancy lengths for different residences.
If your course continues after the tenancy end date, you can find short-term private accommodation.
Part year
Some students have shorter tenancy dates.
Study abroad students live in University accommodation for one semester.
Pre-sessional students live in University accommodation for 6 or 10 weeks during the summer.
Cancel an accommodation contract
How to cancel your tenancy, before or after the start date.