Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Refund third term rent for students in private accommodation
Closed
146 signatures
What the petition asks
Encourage private student accommodation companies to refund, partially refund or waiver rent for the third term of the 19/20 academic year, and offer late cancellation of contracts for the 20/21 academic year, should students be unable to return to university.
Grounds:
1. The financial burden of COVID-19 should be shared. It is unreasonable for companies to place all of this onto their tenants.
2. Support packages are available for businesses of all sizes - little extra support is available for students.
3. Many students work in hospitality to supplement student finance, and these venues are likely to be the last to reopen. Parents may also be less able to offer support.
4. It is predicted that the next academic year will start later than planned.
1. The financial burden of COVID-19 should be shared. It is unreasonable for companies to place all of this onto their tenants.
2. Support packages are available for businesses of all sizes - little extra support is available for students.
3. Many students work in hospitality to supplement student finance, and these venues are likely to be the last to reopen. Parents may also be less able to offer support.
4. It is predicted that the next academic year will start later than planned.
Timeline
| 28 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Nov 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
146
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
28 May 2020
Closed
28 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.