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Information about taking in Lodgers or renting the Rent-a-Room Scheme

Do I need to get permission from anyone before I take in lodgers?

• If you own your property freehold, you don't usually need permission but remember to inform your insurers.

• If you have a mortgage you will need permission from the mortgage lender.

• If you are a long leaseholder you will need to check your lease or ask the landlord for permission.

• If you are a Council Tenant or a Housing Association tenant you will probably be allowed to take in a lodger but do check with your landlord first.

• If you are a private Tenant this will depend upon the terms of your tenancy agreement.

Do Resident Landlords and Lodgers need to have a written agreement?

This is not legally necessary but is better to do it. The agreement sets out terms on which you are allowing the Lodger to occupy your property and what happens if things go wrong. It also sets:

• The amount of rent, how it is to be paid, when the amount can be reviewed and if necessary, increased.

• How much notice is required by either party.

• What meals or other services are to be provided (ie laundry / meals)

• What the Lodger and Landlord are expected to pay for.

What about references and credit checks?

You do not need these. But you are taking a stranger into your home with your safety, welfare, possessions and identities at stake. You are taking risks if you do not carry out careful checks unless the Lodger is either known to you or comes through recommendation.

What if I want to convert my property to make it more suitable for taking in Lodgers?

You will possibly need planning permission because you could create a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and you will need to comply with the current building regulations, especially those relating to fire safety. You may also require additional facilities such as toilets. Contact your local council planning department. Remember though: if you create a situation were the lodger has exclusive possession and use of one part of your property, including own cooking and washing facilities, you could end up with a tenancy situation. The Lodger could acquire partial or full tenancy rights.

Are there any costing rules on what rents can be charged to Lodgers?

This is simply what the Landlord and the Lodger to agree.

What happens if we disagree and I want my Lodger to leave?

Your Lodger has a right to a reasonable period of notice to leave. He or she also has a right to the deposit back providing no damage is done and there's no outstanding rent.

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