Private providers are fulfilling an important role in alleviating the shortage problem and providing accommodation for those students who prefer the independence and ability to prepare for life after study. These providers are often chosen by the student as part of the experience, and, as with all landlords, there are standards that should be met. Monitoring that this happens should follow landlord-tenant arrangements. Most parents would ensure that this happens if they were worried about their child's welfare, and most landlords want to provide a good service.