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Halls
Posted 1 day ago
Sun 26 Apr, 2026 09:04 AM
We hope you're enjoying living in halls, but we do understand circumstances may change. There are many reasons why you might need to leave halls early, so here's a guide on what to do if you are thinking of leaving your halls before your contract ends.
If you want to move out early, you have to let us know by submitting a leaving early request. You can find this via your LSE Student Accommodation account. Requests can be submitted after you've arrived in an LSE hall, and up until 2 months before your contract end date.
After this time, we won't be able to find a replacement on your behalf as demand for accommodation is too low. You can try to find an eligible student yourself. If you have found someone, let us know. We'll check their circumstances, and if approved, arrange the details of the move.
You cannot submit a leaving early request if you live at Lilian Knowles House, UoL or Urbanest halls. Instead, speak to your local reception team to find out what to do if you want to move out before the end of your contract.
- We confirm your request to leave
- We'll notify your hall
- If you're withdrawing from LSE or taking a break from your studies, we'll verify your final date of study with the Registry
- We start looking for a replacement student to take over your contract – this may take some time, and we can't guarantee we'll find someone
- If we've found someone, we'll contact you to confirm details
- You'll need to remove all your belongings from your room and hand in all keys by 10am on the agreed departure date
- We'll recalculate your accommodation fees invoice based on the end date of your contract - any overpaid fees will be refunded to you after your departure (minus any charges for damages)
- If you are withdrawing from LSE or taking a break from your studies, we only hold you liable for 28 days after the date of your departure. If we find someone earlier, you will get a refund for any extra nights you have paid for from the date that your replacement accepts the room.
- We may need to access your room for viewings.
- We may only give you 24 hours notice to vacate your room.
- If you don't hand in your keys when you leave, we'll continue to charge you for the room, even if you've departed or the 28 days liability period has passed.
- If you change your mind, tell us immediately. Withdrawing your leaving early application may only be possible before we have re-sold your room.
- A student who already holds an accommodation contract with LSE is not an eligible replacement.
Full details are on the Early Leaver Form Information
It may feel a bit scary when you're bound to a tenancy contract, but don't worry, we are here to help you and try to make your experience in halls as easy as we can. If you have any more questions about this, please refer to:
Or please contact us:
☎️ 020 7955 7531
