Letting a room, what furniture?

JoeyG

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

If it's a girl, a vase of flowers on the windowsill would be nice on moving in day.

are you seriously suggesting I get rid of the dead bamboo plant?

Kazby

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

As you've had a lodger before you've probably got the landlords' gas certificate already but not everyone realises you need one for lodgers as well as tenants.

Really? Does it have to be a landlords certificate or will the standard annual one be sufficient?

We got given a small second-hand telly, (so it doesn't matter to much if it breaks) but combined with a basic freeview box it means our lodger can amuse herself watching what she wants rather than having to share the lounge with is if she prefers.

Owain_Moneysaver

JoeyG wrote: »

are you seriously suggesting I get rid of the dead bamboo plant?

Spray it with some glittery car paint and twist in some led fairylights from Argos.

Owain_Moneysaver

Kazby wrote: »

Really? Does it have to be a landlords certificate or will the standard annual one be sufficient?

The certificate has to comply with the requirements here. I don't think it has to say "Landlord's" on it.

jennifernil

I would say the wardrobe etc you have linked to is rather, umm......temporary looking to put it nicely. As you said yourself....it does look a bit cheap and flimsy.

Get something decent instead. You should also provide a decent size chest of drawers,a bedside chest and bed lamp, a chair and a good size mirror. A rug beside the bed if it is a hard floor, a radiator towel rail.

A student will also need a decent desk and a good chair to use at it, a good desk lamp and a bookcase or some shelves. Indeed any lodger would appreciate all that.

As much storage as possible without clutter is a good guide. Some good advice there from other posters.

Mum_of_3_3

Are you anywhere near an Ikea? If so this wardrobe although cheap looks better than the cloth thing you linked to http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90121762 there's a chest of drawers for £55 http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20053926 and some of these storage containers for under the bed would be handy http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90027811

You can pick up a desk and bedside cabinets and odd storage boxes such as these http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50172428 whch are handy for putting bits & bobs in.

However, like other posters have suggested I would look on Freecycle or in charity shops for cheepies/freebies.

Good luck with your lodger

M_o_3

anotherginger

i've been a lodger for nearly two years now, and i wouldn't be best pleased with such temporary furniture! i think it is cheap and flimsy as you described. although the initial person is only staying for six months, would you not prefer something that would also please a more permanent lodger and last longer? i also don't like fabric furniture as its more difficult to clean.

in my current house i have been provided with a double bed, 2 proper wardrobes, 2 bedside tables and lamps, 1 chest of drawers, 1 office desk, 1 office chair, 1 wicker chair, and a long mirror (i didn't ask for any of it, and in fact i moved in, went on holiday, and it was all here when i got back!). the mirror definitely keeps me from hogging the bathroom! some people suggest putting a tv in a lodgers room so they are less likely to watch yours! i prefer no tv as i watch it on my laptop anyway and it would just be collecting dust. its just me and the landlord, so in the kitchen i have a 3 cupboards and half the fridge/freezer. and i have loft space for empty boxes/luggage etc.

JoeyG

Mum_of_3 wrote: »

Are you anywhere near an Ikea? If so this wardrobe although cheap looks better than the cloth thing you linked to http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90121762 there's a chest of drawers for £55 http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20053926 and some of these storage containers for under the bed would be handy http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90027811

You can pick up a desk and bedside cabinets and odd storage boxes such as these http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50172428 whch are handy for putting bits & bobs in.

However, like other posters have suggested I would look on Freecycle or in charity shops for cheepies/freebies.

Good luck with your lodger

M_o_3

Thank you! I had completely forgotten about Ikea

diable

A Bed, A Table, Maybe a Chair, A Wardrobe and a list of rules nailed to the door ;o))

00ec25

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

The certificate has to comply with the requirements here. I don't think it has to say "Landlord's" on it.

wrong
if you actually contact HSE itself they will very clearly tell you that a resident LL having a lodger MUST have a full blown Landlords gas saftey check certificate. No other form is acceptable, and that includes any of the British Gas annual contracts, you have to pay extra for BG to issue the certificate

the answer is actually on the HSE website anyway -
definition of a LL here : letting out rooms in a private residence

who needs a check is defined here : I have a lodger who pays me rent


The OP will also need to be careful about the TV licence position as the need for a separate licence depends on the wording of the tenancy agreement see here