Wednesday, 6 May 2020

Private Rented Housing: Students – Parliamentary Written Answer

Rachel Hopkins: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions his Department has had with private university accommodation providers on waiving rental fees for students during the covid-19 outbreak.
Christopher Pincher: The Department is actively engaging with stakeholders across the student accommodation sector, including private student accommodation providers. During this period tenants, including student tenants, remain liable for rent. Some universities and private accommodation providers have chosen to release students from their contracts early and not charge rent for students returning home. The negotiation of rent waivers and early releases from contracts is a matter between the parties concerned.
http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2020-04-22/38986

No comments: