Lodger Conditions?, too slack/too strict?

ben1985

Nope:rolleyes:, certainly not. I agree the original contract was OTT, the revised one above is much better and I don't even think many of you lot on here would whinge at it.....would you:A

ben1985

Thanks for that, contract has been amended to include cupboard/fridge and freezer.:p

love_the_messenger

ben1985 wrote: »

I've Revised the original contract, I don't think anybody can complain at this, any comments, as always, are welcome:o


Regards




Ben



Lodger Conditions

The lodger must adhere to all the following conditions listed below.
These conditions apply to:
1.0-No Animals or pets are allowed within the flat.
2.0-No smoking is allowed within the flat.
3.0-Whilst in the flat at any time the Licensee is expected to be wearing a minimum of t-shirt&underwear.
4.0-Whilst using any facilities within the flat the Licensee is expected to clean up after him/her self to a reasonable degree.
5.0-The Licensee is responsible for any breakages that occur whether accidental or malicious.
6.0-The Licensee will have to pay £5 for his/hers copy of the key. It is the Licensee’s responsibility to ensure the safekeeping of the key.
7.0-The Money received by the Licensor from the Licensee covers: One furnished room, contributions towards all utility and council tax bills, washing and drying of clothes and usage of room facilities (bathroom, front room) as appropriate.
8.0-The Money received by the Licensor from the Licensee will not cover, any food, any internet access (unless Licensee has DSL phone line installed), ironing or any other duties not mentioned.
9.0-A tested fire alarm will be present within the Licensee’s bedroom.
10.0-The Licensee will be provided with a cupboard in the kitchen to store purchased food as well as equivalent space in the freezer.
11.0-The Licensee will need to purchase his/hers own TV Licence if the Licensee has their own TV within their room. It is the responsibility of the Licensee to check the Television Licensing laws and ensure the rules are followed.
12.0-If the situation in the flat deteriorated that the Licensor and the Licensee were unable to live together then the following conditions apply: If the Licensee wants to leave, they have the option of either leaving immediately and paying in lieu of notice (PILON), in this case the weekly amount X the notice period would need to be paid instantly. As an example, £80 a week and 4 weeks notice, leaving immediately would become £320. This must be paid via cash or instant bank transfer (Fastpay). Alternatively, the Licensee can enter the ‘termination by notice’ period, then the Licensee would continue to stay at the premises, and pay the usual rent until the notice period is up and then the Licensee leave the property at the end of the notice period.
13.0-If the Licensor was not happy with the Licensee for whatever reason and the Licensor wanted the Licensee to leave the property then the Licensor will always comply with the notice period in the ‘licence agreement for lodger’. For example if the notice period was 4 weeks and the Licensor wanted the Licensee to leave, the Licensor would give the Licensee 4 weeks notice in which to find another property or make alternative accommodation arrangements. In this instance the usual rent amount is payable at the usual date until the notice period ends.
14.0-The ‘rent’ is payable whether the lodger is at the property or not for the duration of the lodging agreement.
15.0-If the Licensor is to be away from the property for a minimum of one night, the Licensee is to contact the Licensor and the Licensor can arrange for someone to check the house.
16.0-Licensor Contact Details: Phone/E-mail: (Leave message if off)
I, the undersigned agree to all the conditions listed above and accept that I will follow them at all times. The Licensor and/or Licensee not adhering to the above conditions constitutes a breach of contract, which may have legal consequences.
Licensee: Print Name___________________Signed________________ Date:______
Licensor: Print Name___________________Signed_________________Date:______
Witness: Print Name___________________Signed_________________Date:______
Witness Address:_______________________________________________________

No, this is still not acceptable. It's amateurish, ridiculous - not to mention grammar and spelling being all over the place. Can't you find a generic template somewhere and use/adapt that? If someone handed me this agreement to sign I'd actually think they were insane.

Willsnarf1983

far far far to complicated (even the short version). I have a lodger and have no contract and we work fine....if he gets to much I'll ask him to leave.....simple as

Will

Bogof_Babe

I still think you should drop the licensor/licensee business. It sounds so stuffy. I'm not even sure those are the correct terms. That's what made me think you were studying Law and had got a bit carried away.

Miiri

Think you need to change:

3.0-Whilst in the flat at any time the Licensee is expected to be wearing a minimum of t-shirt&underwear - unless you want them wearing clothes in the shower and not being able to get undressed in their own room!

Maybe it could read.. Tenant should be appropriately dressed when outside of their own room.

Also.. definately need to be tenant and landlord. Licensee and Licenser doesn't really apply..

I think you also need to simply the notice terms. You don't need to explain in detail. Simply 4 weeks notice (or rent in lieu of notice) from both parties.

Bogof_Babe

What about...

Please be considerate and act responsibly. Raise any queries with the landlord as necessary. In the event of a dispute, the landlord's decision is final.

BitterAndTwisted

Ben, I think you must be out of your mind: this is a mate you're supposed to be sharing with not a total stranger off the street. The idea of having written conditions/rules is absolutely laughable and as for considering having the ruddy thing witnessed, well I'm speechless! I've had lodgers in the past myself and wouldn't dream of putting anything in actual writing. You have voice: use it. If there's anything that p****s you off about anything your mate does once he's moved in, flipping-well say so!

Admit it, you have Asperger's or something, you must have

Errata

T-shirt and underwear? Now I can't get the picture of a bloke, or woman, prancing around in a very cutoff t-shirt and a thong !

love_the_messenger

BitterAndTwisted wrote: »

Ben, I think you must be out of your mind: this is a mate you're supposed to be sharing with not a total stranger off the street. The idea of having written conditions/rules is absolutely laughable and as for considering having the ruddy thing witnessed, well I'm speechless! I've had lodgers in the past myself and wouldn't dream of putting anything in actual writing. You have voice: use it. If there's anything that p****s you off about anything your mate does once he's moved in, flipping-well say so!

Admit it, you have Asperger's or something, you must have

It is quite apparent that this will all end in tears...