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Housing basics for students

What to check in a tenancy.

By Priyanshu Goyal · 24 Jan 2026 · 1 min read · checked 22 Oct 2026
  • Read the tenancy.
  • Check deposit protection.
  • Keep records of the property condition.

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Last checked 22 Oct 2026. Rules change, so confirm on gov.uk.

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