Lancaster University Homes
Lancaster University Homes approved student accommodation
Every Bayt student home is approved through Lancaster University Homes, the university’s own scheme for off-campus student housing.
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What is Lancaster University Homes?
Lancaster University Homes is the accreditation scheme Lancaster University owns and runs for off-campus student housing in Lancaster. The university inspects the properties registered with the scheme before approving them, and each approved home has to meet the published Lancaster University Homes Standard. Every Bayt student home is approved through Lancaster University Homes.
How a home gets approved
- 1Registered
The landlord registers the home with the scheme.
- 2Inspected
Lancaster University inspects it before approving it.
- 3Approved
The home is approved against the Lancaster University Homes Standard.
Approval can be refused or revoked if the standard isn’t met.
What approval covers on every Bayt home
Every Bayt home is approved against the Lancaster University Homes Standard. Here’s what it covers, and what it means for you.
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Gas and electrical safety
An annual gas safety certificate from a Gas Safe registered engineer, and an electrical installation re-inspected at least every five years.
For youGas appliances checked by a registered engineer every year.
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Fire and carbon monoxide
Interlinked smoke and heat alarms suited to the property, and carbon monoxide alarms wherever there’s a gas or solid fuel appliance.
For youLinked alarms, so one sounding sets off the rest.
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Repair and condition
Homes kept in good repair and free from damp, condensation and mould, with standards for heating, hot water and insulation.
For youReport a repair and we respond within 24 hours.
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How the home is run
From setting up the tenancy to moving out, including how complaints are handled.
For youAt least 24 hours’ notice before a visit, except in an emergency.
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Deposit protection
Any deposit taken has to be held in a government-authorised deposit protection scheme.
For youYour deposit is protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
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HMO licensing
A house in multiple occupation that needs a licence must hold one from the council and meet its conditions.
For youWhere a house needs an HMO licence, we hold one.
The standard also sets a repair service standard, with timescales by priority. Lancaster University publishes the full standard.1
Approved or not approved: what’s the difference?
Every Bayt home sits in the approved column.
| Outside the scheme | Every Bayt home | |
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| Inspected by the university | No | Yes, before approval |
| Held to a published standard | No scheme standard | The Lancaster University Homes Standard |
| Approved by | No university or council approval | Lancaster University, the University of Cumbria and Lancaster City Council |
| If the standard isn’t met | No approval to lose | Approval can be refused or revoked |
Approved, with bills included
Approval sets the standard. This is what comes with every Bayt home on top of it.
Bills included
Gas, electricity, water and high-speed fibre broadband or Wi-Fi in your rent. A fair use policy applies.
Free laundry
Free laundry in every Bayt student home.
TV licence provided
We provide the TV licence for every home.
No summer retainer
Tenancies typically run 48 to 50 weeks with summer included, and there’s no separate summer charge.
Monthly rent
One monthly payment, so it’s easy to budget for.
Every Bayt home is approved
Every room, the studio and every shared house, from three bedrooms to twenty. Pick a home to see its photos, rooms and availability.
- Student room on Queen StreetApproved
- Student room on Gregson RoadApproved
- 10-bed student house on North RoadApproved
- 14-bed student house on Queen StreetApproved
- 20-bed student house on Queen StreetApproved
- 3-bed student house on Meadow StreetApproved
- 5-bed student house on North RoadApproved
- 5-bed student house on Penny StreetApproved
- 6-bed student house on Queen StreetApproved
- 7-bed student house on King StreetApproved
- 8-bed student house on Queen StreetApproved
- 9-bed student house on Gregson RoadApproved
- 12-bed student house on Queen StreetApproved
- Student room on North RoadApproved
- Student studio on North RoadApproved
How can you check a Bayt home is approved?
You don’t have to take our word for it. It takes a few minutes, and our listings are linked here.2
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Open our listing on the scheme’s website
Pick one of our listings, or search the scheme’s website for the street.
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Check the details line up
The landlord and the street on the listing should match the home you’re viewing and the name on your tenancy.
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See the home for yourself
Book a viewing with our Lancaster team and ask us anything about the home and its approval.
Our listings on Lancaster University Homes
What our tenants say about repairs and upkeep
Approval checks the standard. Our tenants’ Google reviews say what living with it is like.
I had a very positive experience renting from Yusuf. The flat was well maintained, all checks were completed regularly, and communication with Yusuf was prompt and efficient. I highly recommend him as a landlord.
Yusuf has been very responsive when I reported for issues and a genuinely understanding landlord.
Fantastic landlord! Any issues were resolved very quickly. The property served me well over 2 years, but I sadly outgrew it.
For the people behind the move
For parents and guarantors
If you’re backing a student’s tenancy, approval tells you the university has inspected the home and holds it to a published standard you can read for yourself.
- Inspected by Lancaster University before approval
- Deposits protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme
- We respond to reported repairs within 24 hours
Lancaster University Homes questions
What is Lancaster University Homes?
It’s the accreditation scheme Lancaster University owns and runs for private, off-campus student housing in Lancaster. The university inspects registered properties before approving them, and approved homes must meet the Lancaster University Homes Standard.
Who runs Lancaster University Homes?
Lancaster University owns and administers the scheme. It’s backed by Lancaster City Council, the University of Cumbria and the students’ unions, and the homes it accredits are approved by both universities and the council.
Are all Bayt homes approved?
Yes. Every Bayt student home is approved through Lancaster University Homes: every room, the studio and every shared house.
How do I check a Bayt home is approved?
Open our listings on the Lancaster University Homes website, which are linked on this page, and check that the landlord and street match the home you’re viewing. You can also search the scheme’s website for the street.
What does approval cover?
The property and the way it’s managed: gas, electrical and fire safety, carbon monoxide alarms, damp and mould, heating and insulation, deposit protection, HMO licensing, and how the tenancy is set up and run.
Is approval the same as an HMO licence?
No. An HMO licence comes from Lancaster City Council. Lancaster University Homes approval is separate, and its standard requires any house that needs an HMO licence to hold one.
Does approval matter for University of Cumbria students?
Yes. Homes accredited through Lancaster University Homes are approved by the University of Cumbria as well as by Lancaster University and Lancaster City Council.
Can a home lose its approval?
Yes. The university can refuse or revoke membership, for example when the standard is materially breached. Approval depends on meeting the standard, not on signing up once.
What else backs a Bayt home?
We’re members of the National Residential Landlords Association, deposits are protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, and we hold Lancaster City Council HMO licences where a home needs one. We’ve let student homes in Lancaster since 2003.
What happens if something needs repairing?
Report it and we respond to reported repairs within 24 hours. The Lancaster University Homes Standard also sets a repair service standard for approved homes.
Plan your search
Guides for the rest of your search, from shortlisting to signing.
- Student accommodation near Lancaster UniversityEvery home, the rent and the route to campus
- How to choose student accommodationWhat to compare before you sign
- Parents and guarantorsFor the people backing your tenancy
- Bills-included student accommodationWhat comes with your rent
- How to apply for student housingFrom viewing to signing
- Frequently asked questionsDeposits, tenancies and moving in
See an approved home for yourself.
Tell us your group size and the home you like, and book a viewing with our Lancaster team.
Prefer a chat? 01524 888 151Sources
- What the standard covers: Lancaster University Homes Standard.
- Approved listings: Lancaster University Homes.