Accommodation

Please note, you might sometimes see adverts for private accommodation appearing on the SRC website, including our advice webpages. These are simply adverts, paid for by the provider – the SRC Advice Centre does not endorse or promote any particular accommodation provider. If you need advice regarding a tenancy with any provider, please don’t hesitate to contact us

Unfortunately some accommodation adverts are scams, protect yourself by following our check list before handing over money!
Avoiding Housing Scams
A pest can be any kind of unwelcome visitor, such as an animal, rodent, insect or invertebrate which has made its home in your property.
Dealing with pests and infestations in your rented property
Since 2012 landlords in Scotland legally have to register your tenancy deposit with a tenancy deposit scheme.
Deposits
If you find yourself suddenly homeless, or circumstances mean that you are unable to access your own accommodation for any reason, the SRC Advice Centre can help.
Emergency Accommodation
If you are living in private rented accommodation it’s likely you’ll have fuel bills to pay, separately from your rent.
Fuel Bills & Utilities
Before they’ll agree to let a property to a student, some landlords or letting agents will ask you to provide a 3rd party to act as a guarantor.
Guarantors
A House in Multiple Occupation is a property where three or more unrelated people live, using shared facilities. To find out more on HMOs, read on.
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Finding accommodation is not always easy, we’ve got some tips on where to look, where to stay and what to keep an eye out for when you go flat viewing.
How to find accommodation
If you are renting accommodation from the University or privately, there may come a time when you decide you want to move out. Below we've listed some advice on how you might be able to end your tenancy early depending on the type of accommodation or tenancy agreement you have.
Leaving Early & Sub-letting
If you live in a property with your landlord, you have different rights from tenants who don’t. Here, we provide guidance for students who have a resident landlord.
Living with Your Landlord
An inventory is a list of what items have been supplied with your rented flat, and what condition the flat and the furniture, décor and other items are in.
Making an Inventory
Moving out of your flat at the end of your lease can be a busy and stressful time, especially when you are faced with getting rid of a pile of unwanted belongings.
Moving Out
There are rules about when and how your landlord can increase the rent. Your rights depend on your tenancy type and our advice below explains what you should do if your landlord wants to increase your rent.
Rent Increases
Something wrong with your new flat? Do you know what your landlord’s responsibilities are?
Repairs
Suspicious Package Drug Scam
Questions about your TV licence? We’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions for you.
TV Licensing
At the SRC Advice Centre we see many different tenancy agreements, each with their own unique terms.
Unfair Terms & Fees
Know your tenancy rights and your landlord’s responsibilities.
Your Tenancy Rights

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