The Renters' Rights Act: what it means if you're renting with us in 2027-28
The Renters' Rights Act has changed how every student tenancy in England works, and we know that's created a lot of worry. The good news: you don't need to worry about it. Here's exactly what it means if you're renting with us.
A rolling tenancy
Under the Renters' Rights Act, every tenancy is now an assured periodic tenancy. In plain English, it's a rolling contract rather than one with a fixed end date.
Two months' notice if you want to leave
If you decide to move out, you give us two months' notice.
A clear end date for the academic year
Before your tenancy starts we'll give you a Ground 4A notice. It lets us set an end date for your tenancy, so your home can be ready for the next year's students.
Your own agreement, not a joint one
In our shared apartments, every room has its own rental agreement. You're not tied to anyone else's.
Payments that fit your loan
Rent is set up as monthly payments. If you'd rather pay in line with your student loan, just ask and we'll arrange it.
Joint tenancies: decide together
If you're on a joint tenancy agreement and you hand in notice, it applies to every tenant on it. So make sure you're all in agreement before notice is given.
Your deposit, protected
Your deposit isn't payable until 7 days before your check in date, and it's lodged with the TDS deposit protection scheme.
Reserving a room for 2027-28
- Join the waiting list. We take enquiries all year round. If our viewing window isn't open yet, you go on our waiting list, and we invite you to choose a viewing a week before we open viewings to everyone.
- View, then reserve. Found the one? Reserve it. If you reserve before 1 February, before tenancy agreements can be sent, we take a holding fee of £150 to secure it. It's the same flat fee for every room and every home.
- Sign within 72 hours. Tenancy agreements go out digitally from 1 February, ready to e-sign. You have 72 hours to read yours and send it back, and once it's signed your booking is confirmed.
- Your £150 comes back off the rent. If you paid a holding fee, it's credited against your first rent payment. If the agreement isn't signed and returned, the holding fee isn't refundable and the room goes back on the market.
Any questions?
Ask us. You'll be talking to the family who own the homes, and we're members of the NRLA, so we stay on top of the rules for you. Read more about renting with us.