If you’re looking for privately-rented accommodation, see our advice for finding a property, living in your neighbourhood and moving out.


Advice for families

If you’re studying at Sussex and you’re looking for accommodation, check the options available for you and your family.

Renters’ Rights Act

The Renters’ Rights Act is a new law that will bring some significant changes to private tenancies and tenants’ rights. The law will be implemented in three phases, with the first of the changes coming into effect from 1 May 2026.

Find out more about these changes and the implementation timeline.

Read a brief overview of the changes from Shelter.

These pages will be updated as the changes come into effect.