I've moved into student accommodation and was told it was fully furnished but it's not

louise_tivenan

ive got a dilemma ive moved into student accomodation was told it was fully furnished but its not and ive not got student finance for living costs coz im on a part time course ive also got ptsd copd anxiety and depression i dont have parents to help so what do i do its affecting my mental health but nobody wants help any ideas

poppy123456

If it's fully furnished then it should have stated this on the tenancy agreement, did you read it before you signed it?

You can try your local Authority who may have some funding to help with white goods. Other than that you can look on gumtree or facebook in your area to see if anyone is giving away furniture or selling it for very cheap.

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @louise_tivenan  

I'm sorry to hear that this has happened. 

Is it university owned accommodation?

louise_tivenan

no its urban life accomodation

Tori_Scope

If you've checked your agreement, and it was definitely meant to be fully furnished, then perhaps you could look into making a complaint @louise_tivenan?

I found this complaints procedure page, on what I think is the right website. 

Even though it's not a university owned accommodation, it could be worth speaking to your university about this. They may be able to offer advice and supoort, or even practical help. Is there someone at your university that you could talk to?

louise_tivenan

I have a disability officer but she told me it's not there concern 

poppy123456

You didn't answer the question that was asked, does it state it's supposed to be fully furnished in the tenancy agreement? If it doesn't did you read this agreement before you signed it?

louise_tivenan

theres a big sign outside that says fully furnished and it says it on contract too

poppy123456

Then you need to speak to your Landlord.

Tori_Scope

Yes, I'd definitely speak to them about it @louise_tivenan!