The Renters’ Rights Act: A LUSU Rundown

Approved in October 2025, the Renter’s Rights Act brings the biggest shake-up to private renting in England in almost 40 years. For incoming and continuing students at Lancaster, this changes some of the ways student housing operates!  

Well, that depends on the type of accommodation you live in. The act can affect everything from tenancy lengths and deposits to your eviction rights. 

How Does it Affect Me?

What Type of Accommodation Am I in?

There are a few different kinds!  

Private Accommodation

This can be split into:  

  • HMO (House in Multiple Occupancy): Living in a house with 3 or more unrelated people with shared facilities  

  • Non-HMO: Living in a smaller property with 1-2 people  

Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) 

PBSA can include: 

  • Uni owned halls covered by ANUK/Unipol Code 

  • Uni owned halls covered by Universities UK/Guild HE Code 

  • Private student accommodation buildings covered by the ANUK/Unipol Code 

If you’re unsure what kind of accommodation you’re in, get in touch with the Advice Service who can help!  

The Renter’s Rights Act can be confusing, but don’t worry—that’s where our LUSU Rundown comes in.  

 

The Renter’s Rights Rundown is a dedicated guide to the Act and how it works, from evictions and leaving your room early to keeping a pet! You can find the rundown here.  

 

And don’t forget that we’re here for you. If you’re unsure about anything, or you run into any issues with your accommodation/provider, the LUSU Advice Service can help you out.  

Written by Shannon Daniel

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & CREATIVE WRITING GRADUATE