Advice

Term dates for the academic institutions in Leeds

A listing of who is who at Unipol and other agencies offering housing advice and support.

Find out how to get along with longer term members of the local community, how to stay safe and how to contribute positively to community life

Living in a rented property is governed by law and regulation. As well as placing responsibilities on you as a tenant, it also gives you rights.

Renters' Rights Act - FAQs for students

Get answers to securing a property for next year; renting a one or two bed property; how to plan to end a tenancy; will I need a guarantor etc.

How your landlord will serve a Ground 4A Possession Notice

Your landlord could serve you a Ground 4A possession notice at any time to take effect between 1st May and 30th September. We explain how it's served and what you need to do.

Is your tenancy agreement all bills inclusive? It is time to check the small print

Coming to the UK? Let Unipol help you find your home away from home

Find out how you will be affected during the transitional period of the Renters' Rights Act being introduced.

Giving Notice - Joint and Individual Tenancies

Find out how to give notice

Rent payments and rent increases

Rent has moved to monthly payments if you have an Assured Periodic Tenancy. find information on exceptions, transitional variances, opting to pay more and rent increases.

If you are a tenant in the private rented sector and you're unhappy with the way you have been treated by a lettings agent or property manager, here's how to make a complaint to a redress scheme.

A child moving away from the family home and into student accommodation is a life-changing event for everyone concerned and will carry a complex range of emotions.

No more fixed term tenancies, changes to notice periods, rent increase procedure, guarantors, the right to request a pet and more. The effect on your rights depends on the type of accommodation you’r...

Feeling uncertain about navigating university life as a Black student? Student Space, run by Student Minds has tailor-made resources for and by Black students.

Find out how best to approach providing support to your increasingly independent daughter or son when they encounter specific difficulties along the way

Finding accommodation and accessing local services in Nottingham

Instititions and accommodation providers are legally constrained in what information they can share with you about your child. Reading this advice may help in managing your expectations.

Thinking of having a pet in your student accommodation? Get advice here on the process.

Parents might find this information and guidance useful as their daughter or son prepares to move away from the family home.

NTU Open day sign up

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The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolishes the use of Section 21 "no fault" evictions

Getting Housing Support When Your Landlord Is Not Code‑Accredited

Renting from a landlord who isn’t Code‑accredited can feel uncertain, but support is still available. As a student housing charity, Unipol offers free, independent advice to all students, regardless o...

To really crush your first month, you’re gonna need some backup – and by that, I mean apps. These digital lifesavers will help you organize your life, your finances, and maybe even help you avoid thos...