Drop in and Support Services through Unipol  

All of these services are available free of charge to students in Leeds

You can either drop in or make an appointment by phoning 0113 2430169 (option1), e-mailing info@unipol.leeds.ac.uk or calling into the Unipol Accommodation Bureau at 155/157 Woodhouse Lane (between the University of Leeds and Leeds Met University City Quarter). Simply go to the Bureau counter and ask to use the relevant service. All the services are organised through the Accommodation Bureau and confidential meeting rooms are available.

Unipol Code

The Accreditation Officer is available to help any student who is having problems who lives in a property covered by the Code of Standards, or the Code for Larger Developments.

If you live in a Code of Standards property, and feel that your landlord is not meeting their requirements then the Code Officer can intervene and, if necessary, can help you lodge a complaint and deal with that under the Code.

• Drop in: Wednesdays 3pm - 4.30pm 
• Alternatively book an appointment by telephoning 0113 243 0169 or e-mailing info@unipol.leeds.ac.uk 

Legal Advice

Is provided by Godloves Solicitors, a respected firm of solicitors in Leeds which provides a wide range of legal services and has a specialist housing law department which deals with all landlord and tenant problems, including:

• harassment by your landlord 
• anti social behaviour issues 
• repair problems 
• return of deposits 
• unsuitable accommodation 
• contractual issues 
• any problems relating to your tenancy or housing law

The experienced housing litigation team at Godloves will be able to give you the advice and support you need. You can meet them at no cost and with no obligations. Godloves holds a franchise from the LegalServices Commission and can also provide help under the Commission’s Legal Help Scheme.

Please note: these sessions have to be booked in advance and run from 2pm to 4pm each Wednesday.  You will be contacted the day before to confirm your attendance and if not enough appointments are confirmed the solicitor may conduct the appointment by telephone rather than in person. 

• book an appointment by telephoning 0113 243 0169 or e-mailing info@unipol.leeds.ac.uk 

Victim Support

Victim support consists of trained volunteers who can offer confidential support and information to victims of crime and anti social behaviour. Victim support also runs the Witness Service from every criminal court in West Yorkshire, providing victims and witnesses with emotional support and practical information about court proceedings.

Victim Support can provide:

• someone to talk to 
• information on police and court proceedings 
• help with compensation and insurance crime prevention
• information contact with other local organisations

You can contact Victim Support directly on 0113 395 1260 or make an appointment to see them at Unipol by e-mailing info@victimsupportleeds.org.uk

Remember

These services are provided by specialist experts who are independent of Unipol. Their help and advice is confidential to you.

These services compliment Unipol's general housing services and existing services designed to help you. You can always use your Students' Union student advice services and college student services and a few of their key numbers are given below.

Leeds Met Students’ Union Advice Centre
Advice Service, 1st Floor Student Union Building, Civic Quarter Campus, 
Telphone: 0113 812 8408
Email: su.studentadvice@leedsmet.ac.uk
Web: www.leedsmetsu.co.uk  

Leeds University Union
Student Advice Service
Telephone 0113 380 1300
Email advice@luu.leeds.ac.uk

Leeds College of Art and Design Student Advice team
Telephone 0113 202 8255

Leeds College of Music
Student Adviser
Telephone 0113 222 3514

Park Lane College
Student Services
Telephone 0113 216 2190

Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Telephone 0113 219 3000