Our Halls abide with the Universities UK code of practice

University of Southampton halls abide by the UUK code of practice for the Management of Student Housing.

What does abiding by the code mean?

The Student Accommodation Code has been designed to protect your rights to safe, good quality University accommodation and to make sure you get the best out of your time living in university residences. University of Southampton Residences have signed up to the code as part of our commitment to raising the standard of student accommodation.

What does the UUK Student accommodation code cover?

The code covers your rights to live in safe and good quality accommodation. It outlines key expectations of what university accommodation providers 

• A healthy and safe environment
• Timely repairs and maintenance
• A clean and pleasant living environment
• A formal, contractual relationship with your landlord
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• A living environment free from anti-social behaviour

The UUK website provides full details of the Student Accommodation Code