Rent Guarantor Scheme

This policy requests a rent guarantor best practice research report to be conducted, and for the SU to lobby the University to consider the implementation of a rent guarantor scheme.

Related Officer: Welfare Lib

Passed/Renewed: 09/05/2017

Expiry: 09/05/2019

Last updated: Epiphany 2019

 
  1. Easter 2017 Policy passed.
  2. Michaelmas 2017 Background research begins on how to implement a rent guarantor scheme.
  3. Epiphany 2018 Evidence based proposal with recommendations is compiled to present to key university stakeholders.
  4. Easter 2018 The rent guarantor proposal was passed by University Executive Committee. The Welfare and Liberation Officer is in contact with key university staff about designing the pilot scheme.
  5. Michaelmas 2018 The Welfare and Liberation Officer has continued to meet with key university staff designing the pilot scheme. The pilot is tentatively expected to launch in early 2019.
  6. Epiphany 2019 Pilot Scheme approved, waiting on University to implement.
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