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renting a three bedroom house

Old_Git
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I have advertised my 3 bed semi for rent .
I have been approached by a lady who is separating from her husband .She is working but will receive a benefit top up .

Now my dilemma is she has 3 teenagers ,a 5 and 6 year old .
Her plan is two teenage boys in one room .Teenage girl in box room .5&6 years olds in a room with her .

I haven't said yes or no ,I do feel sorry for her but I think it would be a disaster .
By her own admission she needs a four bed house but there are not any in the area .

would you rent a three bed house to six people .
"Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"
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  • ruggedtoast
    ruggedtoast Posts: 9,819 Forumite
    Sounds like she would be better off asking the council for help.
  • ruggedtoast
    ruggedtoast Posts: 9,819 Forumite
    Good sig by the way.
  • Old_Git
    Old_Git Posts: 4,751 Forumite
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    to the best of my knowledge the council are only offering houses to the homeless ,not the overcrowded
    "Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"
  • ruggedtoast
    ruggedtoast Posts: 9,819 Forumite
    If you don't rent to her it sounds like she is homeless.
  • ivavoucher
    ivavoucher Posts: 529 Forumite
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    I would not rent to her.
    I would aim for an ideal situation, a long tenancy where the tenants could live happily and comfortably and are more suited to the property.
  • questionss
    questionss Posts: 322 Forumite
    Does your house have a separate dining room? If so she may not get anything bigger if she went through the council anyway. As a dining room can be used as a bedroom.

    With my business head on - I would be worried about wear & tear and the potential for damage with that many people. I would also be worried about affordability especially as she is entering previously unknown (to her) circumstances.
  • comeandgo
    comeandgo Posts: 5,930 Forumite
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    You mention three bedrooms but state teenage girl in box room. So you have two bedrooms and a box room or three bedrooms and a box room? I presume the teenagers will move out in a few years so that will reduce the pressure of overcrowding.
  • ivavoucher
    ivavoucher Posts: 529 Forumite
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    comeandgo wrote: »
    You mention three bedrooms but state teenage girl in box room. So you have two bedrooms and a box room or three bedrooms and a box room? I presume the teenagers will move out in a few years so that will reduce the pressure of overcrowding.
    Its a 3 bed semi.

    2 x teen boys in one bedroom.
    1 x teen girl in small/box bedroom
    Mum and 2 x young kids in the third bedroom.

    Sounds pretty overcrowded to me.
  • Anatidaephobia
    Anatidaephobia Posts: 841 Forumite
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    questionss wrote: »
    With my business head on - I would be worried about wear & tear and the potential for damage with that many people.

    Agreed; I would be concerned by this level of overcrowding.
  • Gigervamp
    Gigervamp Posts: 6,583 Forumite
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    comeandgo wrote: »
    I presume the teenagers will move out in a few years so that will reduce the pressure of overcrowding.

    Not necessarily. My 23 and 32 year old sons are till living with me due to low wages and high rents.
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