Renting accommodation is new territory for many younger students. When you sign up for a property, you are entering a world governed by formal responsibilities, rights, relationships, undertakings ... You don't need to understand everything there is to know about landlord and tenant law - that's for lawyers - but you do need to get a grasp of the basic knowledge that will help ensure your contract is fair; you do what is required to get your deposit back; and your accommodation is kept in good repair.
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This will help you to navigate your way through the formalities and to exercise your rights effectively.