Temporary accommodation provides a place to stay for a limited period when a person or household cannot use their usual home or needs somewhere between longer-term arrangements. Providers may offer furnished rooms, shared housing, flats, houses or serviced apartments, with stays ranging from a few nights to several months. Some accommodation is intended for people relocating, working away from home, studying or having repairs carried out at their property; other provision may support people who have lost their housing or are waiting for a permanent home. Facilities and services vary by property and provider. Accommodation may include beds, cooking facilities, bathrooms, heating, laundry access, internet and utilities, with cleaning or linen changes sometimes included. Guests or residents are usually given details of the permitted length of stay, occupancy, house rules, security arrangements and any services covered by the accommodation.