Accommodation Terms & House Rules

Study Life in the UK
Last Updated: 18 October 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Study Life in the UK.

We aim to provide a safe, comfortable, clean and respectful accommodation environment for all our guests.

Our accommodation is primarily intended for students and medical professionals visiting Manchester for examination preparation, training and educational purposes.

To maintain a pleasant environment for everyone, all guests are expected to follow the accommodation rules outlined below.

These rules form part of the accommodation booking agreement, subject to applicable UK legislation.

2. Check-in and Checkout

Our standard accommodation timings are:

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Checkout: By 10:00 AM

Guests must follow their confirmed booking dates and departure times.

Early check-in and late checkout requests must be approved in advance and are subject to availability.

Guests must return any keys or access devices and remove their personal belongings before leaving.

3. Registered Guests and Occupancy

Accommodation is reserved exclusively for the individuals named on the confirmed booking.

Only registered guests are permitted to enter or stay at the accommodation.

Guests must not:

Allow unregistered individuals to stay overnight.
Transfer their booking to another person without approval.
Share their accommodation with anyone not included in the reservation.
Exceed the permitted occupancy of their allocated room or bed.
Sublet or otherwise offer the accommodation to another person.

Each guest must use the room or bed assigned to them.

Any request to change rooms or beds must be approved by the accommodation management team.

4. Strict No-Visitors Policy

Visitors are strictly prohibited at all times.

For the safety, security and privacy of all residents, only registered guests are permitted inside the accommodation.

This includes:

Friends.
Family members.
Partners.
Other individuals not included in the confirmed reservation.

The restriction applies to bedrooms, shared kitchens, bathrooms, living areas and all other indoor communal spaces.

Guests must not provide access to the property to unauthorised individuals.

Any breach of this rule may result in appropriate action in accordance with the accommodation agreement and applicable law.

5. Smoking and Vaping

Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the accommodation.

This restriction applies to:

Bedrooms.
Bathrooms.
Kitchens.
Living rooms.
Corridors.
All other indoor communal areas.

Guests must not smoke or vape indoors under any circumstances.

Where smoking or vaping results in damage or additional cleaning requirements, guests may be responsible for reasonable, evidenced costs.

Any charges will reflect actual, legally recoverable costs rather than automatic penalties.

6. Quiet Hours and Noise

To maintain a peaceful environment for residents, particularly those preparing for examinations, quiet hours apply daily from 9:00 PM until 8:00 AM.

During quiet hours, guests must:

Keep conversations and noise to a minimum.
Avoid loud music, television and phone calls.
Use shared kitchens and bathrooms quietly.
Respect residents who may be studying, resting or sleeping.

Excessive noise and disruptive behaviour are not permitted at any time.

Guests must be considerate of others throughout their stay.

7. Cleanliness and Hygiene

All guests are responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic living environment.

Guests must:

Keep their allocated bedroom or bed space reasonably clean and tidy.
Clean up after themselves when using shared facilities.
Wash and put away their dishes after use.
Dispose of rubbish in designated bins.
Maintain appropriate personal hygiene.
Avoid leaving food waste or other items that may attract pests.
Report any cleanliness or maintenance concerns promptly.

Guests must not leave personal belongings or rubbish in communal areas in a manner that creates inconvenience or safety hazards.

The cleaning fee does not remove a guest’s responsibility to maintain reasonable cleanliness during their stay.

8. Shared Kitchens and Communal Facilities

Shared kitchens, bathrooms and communal areas are provided for the use of registered residents.

Guests must:

Respect other residents’ access to shared facilities.
Clean cooking equipment and work surfaces after use.
Store food responsibly.
Avoid using or removing another guest’s belongings without permission.
Keep communal spaces free from unnecessary clutter.
Report damaged or faulty equipment promptly.

Guests must not interfere with another resident’s food, personal belongings or allocated storage space.

All shared facilities must be used safely and responsibly.

9. Respectful Behaviour

All guests are expected to treat fellow residents, accommodation staff and property management with courtesy and respect.

The following behaviour is not permitted:

Harassment, bullying or intimidation.
Threatening or aggressive behaviour.
Discrimination or abusive conduct.
Deliberate disturbance of other residents.
Illegal activities.
Deliberate damage to the property or another person’s belongings.

Guests must respect the privacy, safety and personal space of others.

Serious misconduct may be reported to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

10. Property Damage and Missing Items

Guests are expected to take reasonable care of the accommodation, furniture, fixtures and equipment.

Any accidental damage, maintenance issue or missing item should be reported as soon as reasonably possible.

Guests may be responsible for reasonable costs arising from damage they cause beyond normal wear and tear.

This may include:

Damaged furniture or equipment.
Broken fixtures.
Missing property.
Damage caused by misuse.
Additional cleaning required due to unreasonable conditions.

Any deductions or charges must be supported by reasonable evidence and must reflect actual, legally recoverable costs.

Guests will not be charged for ordinary wear and tear.

11. Keys and Property Security

Guests are responsible for keeping any keys, access cards or entry codes secure.

Guests must not:

Share keys or access codes with unauthorised individuals.
Make unauthorised copies of keys.
Leave external doors unsecured.
Interfere with locks or security equipment.
Allow unknown individuals to enter the property.

Lost keys or access devices must be reported immediately.

Guests may be responsible for reasonable replacement or necessary lock-related costs where the loss is attributable to them.

All keys and access devices must be returned at checkout.

12. Fire Safety

The safety of all residents is a priority.

Guests must:

Familiarise themselves with available emergency exits.
Keep fire exits, corridors and escape routes clear.
Follow any fire safety instructions displayed at the accommodation.
Report fire hazards or damaged safety equipment.
Evacuate promptly when required.

Guests must not:

Tamper with smoke alarms or fire safety equipment.
Obstruct emergency exits.
Use unsafe electrical appliances.
Leave cooking unattended where doing so creates a fire risk.
Store hazardous or flammable materials inappropriately.

In the event of a fire or immediate emergency, guests should leave the property safely and contact the emergency services by calling 999.

13. Maintenance and Repairs

Guests must report maintenance issues, faults or damage as soon as reasonably possible.

This includes problems involving:

Heating.
Hot water.
Plumbing.
Electrical installations.
Doors and locks.
Shared appliances.
Other accommodation facilities.

Guests must not attempt electrical, plumbing or structural repairs themselves.

We will arrange for reported maintenance concerns to be assessed and addressed within a reasonable timeframe, taking account of their urgency.

Emergency repairs may require immediate access to affected areas.

14. Access to Accommodation

We respect the privacy of all residents.

Where access to an occupied room is required for inspections, maintenance or repairs, reasonable advance notice will normally be provided, and any applicable legal notice and consent requirements will be followed.

In genuine emergencies, such as a fire, serious water leak or immediate safety concern, access may be required without advance notice where legally permitted.

Guests must not unreasonably obstruct lawful access required to address urgent safety or maintenance concerns.

15. Personal Belongings

Guests are responsible for taking reasonable precautions to safeguard their personal belongings.

We recommend that guests:

Keep valuable items secure.
Avoid leaving personal belongings unattended in shared areas.
Lock doors where appropriate.
Report suspected theft or security concerns promptly.

Study Life in the UK will not be responsible for losses arising solely from circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

Nothing in this section excludes liability where we are legally responsible for loss or damage.

16. Refundable Security Deposit

A £25 refundable security deposit is collected in accordance with our Booking, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

The deposit will normally be refunded within 7 calendar days following checkout, provided no legitimate deductions are required.

Reasonable deductions may apply for damage, missing items or other legally recoverable costs.

Guests will be informed of any deductions and the reasons for them.

Ordinary wear and tear will not result in deductions.

Any statutory deposit protection requirements applicable to the accommodation arrangement will take precedence.

17. Breaches of Accommodation Rules

Guests are expected to comply with these Accommodation Terms & House Rules throughout their stay.

Where a guest breaches the rules, we may take appropriate and proportionate action depending on the circumstances.

This may include:

Issuing a warning.
Requesting that the behaviour stops.
Recovering reasonable costs for damage or loss.
Reporting serious safety concerns or unlawful activity to the appropriate authorities.
Taking further lawful action where necessary.

Serious or repeated breaches may result in termination of the accommodation agreement where legally permitted.

Guests will not be unlawfully evicted or excluded from accommodation. Any termination or removal will be carried out in accordance with applicable law.

18. Accommodation Availability

In the unlikely event that confirmed accommodation becomes unavailable, we will contact affected guests as soon as reasonably possible.

Where appropriate, suitable alternative accommodation may be offered.

If an acceptable alternative cannot be provided, refunds and any additional remedies will be handled in accordance with our Booking, Cancellation & Refund Policy and applicable law.

19. Booking, Cancellation & Refund Policy

All accommodation bookings are also subject to our separate Booking, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

This policy explains:

Booking confirmation procedures.
Cancellation deadlines.
Refund eligibility.
Cleaning fees.
Security deposits.
Booking amendments.
Refunds for unused nights.

Guests should read both policies before completing a reservation.

20. Statutory Rights

Nothing in these Accommodation Terms & House Rules excludes, restricts or overrides any statutory rights available to guests under applicable UK legislation.

Where a provision conflicts with mandatory legal requirements, the relevant legal requirements will take precedence.

21. Contact Information

For accommodation enquiries, maintenance concerns or assistance during your stay, please contact:

Study Life in the UK

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Email: studylifeuk@hotmail.com

WhatsApp: +44 7424 805322

WhatsApp is our preferred method of communication.