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Renting to family - Any Issues??

My brother & his family need to rent my flat for a couple of months, while his house is being renovated. Can anyone advise of any issues involved with this with regards to accounts, revenue etc.

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  • manic
    manic Posts: 698 Forumite
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    What I forgot to mention was that I have been renting previously and am between tenants at the moment.
  • clutton_2
    clutton_2 Posts: 11,149 Forumite
    treat them as any other tenant
  • manic
    manic Posts: 698 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    What if I just let them live there for a couple of months for free?

    I know that they will have to pay the council tax, water rates etc. as these were not chargeable while the flat was empty. I am struggling to think of any other issues at the moment.
  • Free sounds like the best idea. If they choose to buy you a slap up meal or two as a thank you, I can't think that's anyones business but yours.
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