Accommodation Code of Practice

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University-owned accommodation

All University-owned single student residences comply with the regulations set by the Universities (UUK) Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing. This Code ensures that residents benefit from clear policies and procedures relating to the following:

  • Health and Safety
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Landlord and tenant relationship
  • Student welfare
  • Antisocial behaviour and disciplinary procedures
  • Environmental Quality

Further information about the Code can be found by visiting www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/acop/

Managed partnership accommodation

Our Partners offering single accommodation are subject to the ANUK Code which is a similar code for large landlords.

Further information about this code can be found by visiting:

www.nationalcode.org/

Information for student residents

UUK have some useful information on the Codes of Practice and how they work for you.

Find out more here

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