Before signing a tenancy agreement, you must understand the terms and conditions to which you are agreeing.
Tenancy contracts are legal documents and have serious implications for students if something goes wrong. Don’t worry, the Students’ Union are here to help.
We strongly encourage students to book a ‘contract-checking’ appointment with a Students’ Union advisor to check the tenancy before you sign. You can book a free, impartial, and confidential appointment.
Why do I need a contract check?
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To make sure the terms and conditions are compliant with current legislation.
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To make sure you understand the terms and conditions and draw your attention to important points that could cause problems later.
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Ensure that landlord calculations are accurate and make you aware of any hidden costs.
If you decide to go ahead without an appointment, we advise that you watch this short video on tenancy contracts for students. Remember, once you have signed the contract, you are obligated to its terms and conditions.
There have been some occasions where landlords have not sent tenants a copy of their signed tenancy agreement. We recommend that you take photos or a photocopy of the tenancy agreement immediately after you sign to avoid any delay in obtaining a copy.
Confidentiality
The Help & Advice service is confidential - nothing you tell us will be shared with the University of Worcester or any other organisation or individual without your permission. There are rare occasions where a breach of confidentiality may be deemed necessary. A breach of confidentiality will only occur if staff have evidence to believe that someone is at risk of harm and abuse. Further details can be found in our Confidentiality Policy. If a decision is made to breach confidentiality, the client will be informed in advance of the breach.
Disclaimer
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