Why Join The Code

Membership provides independent verification that accommodation is safe, well managed and aligned with recognised best practice, helping to build trust with students, parents and university partners. It also gives providers clear benchmark standards, reduces disputes through transparent processes, and offers access to an independent complaints and tribunal system to help resolve issues fairly when they arise.

At the National Codes, we believe that great student accommodation is about more than buildings – it is about creating safe, supportive and well-managed communities where students can live, learn and thrive. The Code membership framework brings together accommodation providers who are committed to delivering high standards, acting fairly, and putting the student experience at the heart of their operations.

Members of the Non-Educational National Code were given an exemption from most areas of the 2026 Renters' Rights Act meaning they are able to grant common law tenancies.