Explanatory Notes for Student Tenants

These Explanatory Notes for Student Tenants document provides guidance on the interpretation of a tenancy agreement and practical information about management of the property during the tenancy. 

Download Student Letting (APT) Agreement Templates with these notes. 

Key Changes Affecting Student Lets Under The Renters' Rights Act 

Significant legislative reforms will affect student landlords from 1st May 2026, as follows:

• Fixed term tenancies will no longer be permitted . All new tenancies will become periodic from the outset. This does not impact licences.
• Rent in advance will be restricted to one month.
• Section 21 'No fault' evictions will be abolished. From the commencement date, possession will only be possible using specific statutory grounds under strengthened section 8 grounds.
• New possession ground specifically for student HMOs - Ground 4A, provided a tenant is given prior notice in writing and satisfies the "student" test. 
• Requirement for written statement of terms required under The Assured Tenancies (Private Rented Sector) (Written Statement of Terms etc. and Information Sheet) (England) Regulations 2026.

The landlord should adapt the Explanatory Notes so that they are suitable for his particular property and reflect his policy on issues such as visitors, parties and decoration of the property.

Welsh Landlords 

These notes only apply to student lettings in England. If your property is in Wales, an occupation contract will apply and there are different rules for joint contract-holders under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, please visit Renting Homes Wales. 

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