University accommodation

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Tjwalton99 · 26/06/2025 12:27

Can anyone help please. My son is no longer attending uni at Sheffield Hallam. But he is tied into his accommodation tenancy and they said he needs to find someone to take it over otherwise he has to pay it. Any ideas. I am in Facebook groups but there seems to be loads of kids in the same situation all trying to find someone to take on the tenancy. While the accommodation people continue to sell rooms rather than help fill a room no longer required. I guess it’s just a business but stressful for the kids.

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Tjwalton99 · 26/06/2025 18:18

He’s not due to start until September. Changed his mind. He was going with his girlfriend. Same uni and accommodation but they split up.

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Tjwalton99 · 26/06/2025 18:20

Doseofreality · 26/06/2025 13:32

You are going to have to offer some sort of incentive for someone to take over the contract, like £200 cash on completion or similar.

Advertise on social media groups and put notices up around the Uni.

Yes I’ve suggested an incentive to my son.

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Tjwalton99 · 26/06/2025 18:21

Yes I suggested this to my son.

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Tjwalton99 · 26/06/2025 18:23

PinkFrogss · 26/06/2025 13:29

I just had a look as thought it might be different for halls but yes it does say you need to find a replacement tenant.

Have you/your son been making it clear in the ads that it is halls accommodation? That might be more appealing than third party flats/houses.

Also post lots around a level results as there may be someone from clearing who needs a spot in halls.

But other than that I don’t know what people can advise other than what you’re already doing. He’s signed a contract so if he can’t find someone to take over the tenancy he will have to pay (or his guarantor will if he refuses).

Thank you good idea. Fingers xd he can find someone

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