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Would you charge rent over the Christmas period?

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  • Dan-Dan
    Dan-Dan Posts: 5,279 Forumite
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    stator wrote: »
    I'd offer 50% discount if they truly are staying away for a few weeks, ie lock up the room and turn off the heating and enjoy having the place to yourself for a few weeks.
    If they want to come and go during that period I would say no.

    I wouldnt be turning the heating off in any rooms just because the lodgers arent there, do more harm than good
    Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
  • Sorry for not replying, been a hectic weekend.

    Many thanks for all your replies, definitely helpful.

    Have decided that as it is Christmas to give them a 50% discount. This will ensure the rooms are kept fresh for their return and to have fresh flowers in their rooms for a warm welcome back from the Christmas Hols.

    Again many thanks for all your replies

    Have a happy Christmas everyone
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