Draft Housing Bill 2003

The National Union of Students (NUS) represents over 5 million students in higher andfurther education in the UK.

NUS estimates that at least six hundred thousand students rent accommodation within the private sector, the vast majority of whom live in a property of multiple occupation (HMO). Although there is undoubtedly some good quality accommodation available within this sector, there is evidence to indicate that some students are living in very poor sub-standard accommodation that is detrimental to the health and consequently their studies.

NUS is concerned that by excluding from legislation any properties that consist of less than three storeys and which are occupied by less than five people, this part of the Bill leaves the majority of students who live in the private rented sector without the legislative protection they need.

NUS Response to Housing Bill, May 2003

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