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Problems with your student accommodation

Something broken, damaged or not working in your accommodation? Find out who to contact for repairs, maintenance issues and emergencies, whether you live on campus or in private rented accommodation.

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I live on campus

If something in your accommodation is broken, damaged or not working, contact your Accommodation Help Desk at accommodation@herts.ac.uk so the issue can be resolved.

Urgent problems outside office hours

If there is an urgent maintenance issue outside office hours, contact the Security Team by email at security@herts.ac.uk or call 01707 285555.

Examples of urgent maintenance problems include:

  • A kitchen flood
  • No lighting in your bedroom
  • Loss of electricity
  • No hot water
  • Unable to get into or out of your flat or bedroom
  • A broken window
  • A leaking pipe
  • A fault showing on the fire alarm panel

I live in private rented accommodation

If you live in private rented accommodation, contact your landlord first to report the problem.

Need more help?

If you are unsure who to contact, speak to your Accommodation Help Desk for advice.

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Accommodation Helpdesk

Residence Life

Today 09.00 - 18.00
Accommodation Helpdesk, College Lane
Today - Closed
Accommodation Helpdesk, de Havilland

Security

Today - Open 24 Hours
Security Control Room, College Lane and de Havilland