Student Specific Accommodation Clause Samples

Student Specific Accommodation. The normal security of tenure rights whereby after six months of the tenancy a tenant has the right to stay on for a further five and a half years do not apply in Student Specific Accommodation. A landlord of Student Specific Accommodation is required to serve a valid written notice of termination with a notice period of no less than 28 days. A reason must be provided for tenancies that have lasted for more than six months. The below outlines the type of notices to be served where the student has not fulfilled their tenancy obligations: • 28-day notice may be served for a tenant’s breach of obligations where there has been anti-social behaviour or rent arrears, for example. • 7-day notice may be served for serious anti-social behaviour where there is a high and imminent risk of death, serious injury or danger to any person living, working or otherwise lawfully in the dwelling concerned or its vicinity or to the structure of the property as a result of a student’s anti-social behaviour. This is the most severe notice of termination available under the legislation and the burden of proof is high where cases are taken to the RTB by the landlord. The landlord does not have to serve a warning notice if they believe the behaviour of the tenant meets the criteria as listed and there is evidence to show this.