The Student Accommodation (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England) Regulations 2026

These Regulations amend the Student Accommodation (Codes of Management Practice and Specified Educational Establishments) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/947) (“the 2024 Regulations”) and the Assured and Protected Tenancies (Lettings to Students) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/1967) (“the 1998 Regulations”). They also make standalone provision for the purposes of a transitional provision in paragraph 13 of Schedule 6 to the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (c. 26) (“the 2025 Act”).

Lifecycle

Department

Made

18 Mar 2026

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In force

01 May 2026

Enabling power

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph 8(1), (2) and (2A) of Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1988, section 233(1) and (4) of, and paragraph 3A(1), (2) and (3) of Schedule 14 to, the Housing Act 2004and paragraph 13(3) and (4) of Schedule 6 to the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. The Secretary of State has taken reasonable steps to consult the persons mentioned in section 233(2)(b) of the Housing Act 2004 and is satisfied as to publication arrangements as required by section 233(3) of that Act.

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Explanatory Memorandum

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