Quiz: How well do you know these terms for student housing in the UK?

11 Sep 2018

When you’re studying in the UK, it’s important to learn these student housing terms.

Without them, your future landlord could try to cheat you or you may forget a crucial part of the agreement. Test out your knowledge of these concepts now!

What is a Guarantor?

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Another way to describe your landlord

Someone who guarantees your rental price

A person who agrees to be liable for your rent if you cannot or do not pay

Correct! Wrong!

What is Council Tax?

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A tax which is set by local councils to help pay for the services that they provide

A tax which is set by international councils to help pay for the services that they provide

A tax which is set by your university council to help pay for the services that they provide

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What is an EPC?

It stands for Energy Safety Certificate

It stands for Electric Safety Certificate

It stands for Education Safety Certificate

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What is Fair Usage Policy?

This will state the amount of each utility that is included and what happens if you go over that limit

This will state the amount of each utility that is included and what happens if you go under that limit

This will state the amount of each utility that is not included and what happens if you go over that limit

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What is a Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme?

A scheme that safeguards your money and offers independent adjudication in the event of any dispute between tenant and landlord

A scheme that safeguards the landlord's money and offer independent adjudication in the event of any dispute between tenants and their fellow housemates

A scheme that helps you invest your money and offers independent adjudication in the event of any dispute between the university and the landlord

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How well do you know these UK Student Housing terms?

You're a pro!

Well done, you achieved 5/5! With this impressive score you'll be ready to take on plenty of student housing challenges in the future.

Just a few more to go!

Just a few more correct answers and you would have scored higher. However, there's no need to worry... as long as you revise your wrong answers, you can take this quiz again in a few days!

Better luck next time!