Maximum tenancy stay

You can live with us for a maximum of six years. Your maximum tenancy period, also known as maxbo, is the total period covered by all tenancy agreements you have held with us as the contract holder. Time spent as a subtenant or co-tenant is not included.

When you have lived with us for a total of approximately 5.5 years, you will receive a notification that you have been blocked and that your tenancy agreement will be terminated. The block means that you can no longer:

• apply for a study break
• sublet your home
• register interest in other homes with us

The block is permanent and applies even if you have been granted an exemption.

Exemption from the maximum tenancy period

In certain cases, you may be granted an exemption from the maximum tenancy period and therefore be allowed to live with us for longer than six years.

You may be granted an exemption if you:

Have compelling medical or social reasons

If you have been unable to meet the study requirements within six years due to compelling medical or social reasons, you can apply for an exemption from the Housing Committee.

You can find more information about how to apply here.

You may be granted an exemption for a maximum of one year at a time and for a total of no more than two years.

Are a doctoral student

If you are enrolled in doctoral studies, you can apply for an exemption by submitting a certificate using the template available here.

You may be granted an exemption for a maximum of one year at a time and for a total of no more than four years.

Your application for an exemption from the maximum tenancy period must be received by us or the Housing Committee no later than three months before the end date of your tenancy agreement, as stated in the notice of termination.