Renting in Bournemouth – AUB STUDENTS' UNION

Renting as a first-time student is tough, especially after staying in halls. On here you can find the new legislation and information documents on the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, tips for moving in with your friends, and where to access support if you are struggling.

Renters’ Rights Act 2025

To the right are some useful links to better understand how the new legislation impacts your tenancy. It is very important to understand what is reasonable and what isn’t, as students are often more likely to be taken advantage of.

Tips for moving in with friends:

create a chores rota so everyone knows what they are doing
split the responsibility of bills between your housemates instead of leaving one person to handle it all
Understand that you will have disagreements and learn to adapt
create a contract that everyone agrees to, this doesnt have do be a serious document! it is a fun way to bond and holds everyone accountable
take pictures of EVERYTHING when you move in! It will make getting your deposit back a lot easier.