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Housing
Where you live whilst at University is as important as what subject you are studying. During your time at Birmingham, you may live in both University and Private Rented Accommodation.
Advisors at the ARC provide information and support on the following housing issues:
- How to find a property?
- Housing Contracts
- Paying for your property
- Your Rights & Responsibilities when Renting
- Getting your deposit back
- Repairs
- Ending Your Tenancy
- Dealing with Harassment
- Eviction
- Council tax
The ARC also allows you to advertise for a housemate or offer your room for rent, by providing a current Gas Safety Certificate for the property. Students can speak to an Advisor in confidence via an appointment or collect a range of literature from the ARC, including the Advice Direct Housing series.
Advice Direct Housing Series
Rights & Responsibilities
Student Housing Guide
Repairs
Deposits
Ending Your Tenancy
Eviction
Sources of Help
University Accommodation
Housing Services manages all University allocated student accommodation. [Note: not all students will be able to get a place in University accommodation]. Accommodation is available for undergraduates, postgraduates and families. There is a mix of catered and self-catered, halls of residence and houses. Student Pad is a great service that helps you find accommodation in the local area and beyond. Click here http://www.studentpad.co.uk/birmingham/search.asp
For general information visit: http://www.housing.bham.ac.uk/
Student Mentor Scheme (link to SMS pages)
The Student Mentor Scheme provides welfare support for students living in most University accommodation. A team of permanent staff manage the scheme. The Mentors themselves are students, who live in University residences and are fully trained to help their fellow students to cope with any welfare problems they might experience.
Private Accommodation
There are a huge number of private landlords renting properties to students close to the University. Refer to the Advice Direct series for advice on how to find a property and when and where to start looking. The Student Housing Guide contains a useful 'House Hunting Checklist' to get you started.
Other Sources of Help
Shelter - Offers advice and information about any housing problems. Click here: http://www.shelter.org.uk/
Shelterline 0808 800 4444 (8am - 8pm 7 days a week, free phone service)
Birmingham City Council Housing Department - This department provides a range of services for individuals who have housing issues. The Private Rented Housing services/Private Tenancy team provide advice and assistance on a range of housing issues, including illegal eviction, disputes and harassment.
Call 0121 303 5341/5070 or click here
Their Environmental Health Department deal with problems such as the condition of the property, management of the property, repairs and general health and safety issues.
Call 0121 303 5440 or click here
Gas - 0800 111 999 or visit http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/default.aspx
Electricity - 0845 733 1331 or visit www.niceic.org.uk
Water – 0800 783 4444
West Midlands Police - 0845 113 5000
Birmingham Community & Safety Project - 0121 472 6671
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