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Permit university accommodation contracts to be broken during Covid-19

Submitted on Tuesday 13th October 2020

Rejected on Monday 26th October 2020

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

Petition Action

Permit university accommodation contracts to be broken during Covid-19

Petition Details

Many students are suffering mental health issues as a result of the pandemic lockdown and associated isolation. Many are considering deferring the year. But, private landlords will only allow students to sub-let and will not allow the contract (a year) to be broken despite these exceptional times.

Additional Information

Students had to decide to go ahead with university with little evidence of how their courses would be delivered, with timetables not available until close to the start date. Students who decide to defer will pay pro-rated university fees, but some in accommodation with private landlords are locked in for the year. If they defer they will not have the student loan to cover the c. £500 a month rent.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

This is a contractual matter between students and their universities or private accommodation providers.

You can find out more about ending your tenancy agreement here: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/renting-a-home/student-housing/students-in-university-accommodation/student-housing-ending-your-agreement-in-halls/.

You may also wish to sign this petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/553285.

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