Thinking of taking in a Lodger

Yorkie1

IF you do decide to take a lodger (whether this chap or anyone else), make sure you get a LL's gas safety certificate.

G_M

I agree with all the warnings and advice above. Just to add:

Have a clear written document. Call it a contract, call it house rules whatever - just so it is clear what can/can't be done:

* can he have guests? overnight? Every night?
* access to whole house, or are parts 'off-limits'?
* cleaning responsibilities?
* shared food? Or just shared basics (tea/coffee, washing upliquid loo paper.....?) whopays/how?
* Noise?
* etc

The clearer it all is from the start, the less likely there'll be a falling out.

And obviously a clear rent amount. And deposit.

If you've been living alone till now, you will lose your 25% council tax discount. Factor that into your rent!

More here:

LODGERS (Licencees/Excluded Occupiers)
A lodger (broadly) lives in the same property with their resident landlord, and shares facilities. Unlike tenants, lodgers have few rights.

The Housing Act 1988 (above) provides definitions of 'Resident Landlord' and 'same property'.

There is advice for landlords considering taking in lodgers here:

LodgerLandlord (General information site)

Landlordzone (General advice on taking in lodgers)

Renting out rooms in your home (Government info)

Rent a Room Scheme (Government scheme for tax-free income from lodgers)