Lodger wanting to cook

PasturesNew

FreeBear wrote: »

If/when they move out, I have the choice of a prison officer or a trainee teacher lined up. .

They could be trouble ....

1/ Deals with nutters all day, so spends the day on "high alert", comes home aggressive by nature.

2/ Works part-time, has long holidays, then dosses around at home whining it's so stressful

FreeBear

Hmmmm... craiglist - No thanks. Would only have space for one person, not two.

House rules require appropriate dress at all times. For men, shirt, tie, and full length trousers.

takman

FreeBear wrote: »

Hmmmm... craiglist - No thanks. Would only have space for one person, not two.

House rules require appropriate dress at all times. For men, shirt, tie, and full length trousers.

Is that one extra person? Are you planning to put a third person in the room with your two current lodgers to cause some more drama and more excitement for yourself :rotfl:

FreeBear

PasturesNew wrote: »

FreeBear wrote: »

If/when they move out, I have the choice of a prison officer or a trainee teacher lined up. No more couples.

They could be trouble ....

1/ Deals with nutters all day, so spends the day on "high alert", comes home aggressive by nature.

2/ Works part-time, has long holidays, then dosses around at home whining it's so stressful

Neighbour works in the local prison - He is a gentle kinda guy, and rarely has a cross word to say even after a hard day at the "office". It is a colleague of his looking for somewhere, and comes with a personal recommendation.

Two friends of mine are (were) teachers, and they never has time during the school breaks to doss around. Way too busy planning work for the next term. Government policy has increased the workload of teachers, and many rarely get time off, even in the summer months.

takman wrote: »

Is that one extra person? Are you planning to put a third person in the room with your two current lodgers to cause some more drama and more excitement for yourself :rotfl:

No.!

Planning ahead for the day the current pair move out. Have no intention of packing lodgers in like sardines like some of the London squats.

need_an_answer

scarlett.as81 wrote: »

Just wanted to ask if you play additional business rates and or council tax for all the additional noise and inconvenience that your two lodgers cause the neighbors. Are you insured for running a business? Do you have any covenants or restrictions that are in your lease about this? Do you have planning permission for having noisy lodgers? Have you done a health and safety assessment?

Have you got an HMO license? Have you done a fire risk assessment?

See my point here is to say that your situation where you have two lodgers who are what we at the NHS would call people who live a "chaotic life style" which basically means people who can't live a normal life without support from others and your situation impinges on your neighbours enjoyment of their home and their right to a peaceful environment at home as well much more than my part time quiet work from home situation, you have police cars coming several times plus shouting which can cause alarm and distress to your neighbours which is essentially a breach of the peace

Difference is I've got a hoard of peeps on my thread who would delight at burning me at the stake (metaphorically speaking) and saying more or less than I'm a wrongun and you haven't when I cause less disturbance to anybody but you are causing actual illegal things to happen in your home

I know it's not you but you're create an environment in which you earn money and from that situation that you earn money the law is being broken

See the comparison here??

I am just using you as an example and I'm not personally criticizing you, quite the opposite I think it's admirable you don't judge your lodgers and you give them a second chance!

something of a revenge post I feel in retaliation over your own thread scarlett.

FreeBear

scarlett.as81 wrote: »

Just wanted to ask if you play additional business rates and or council tax for all the additional noise and inconvenience that your two lodgers cause the neighbors. Are you insured for running a business? Do you have any covenants or restrictions that are in your lease about this? Do you have planning permission for having noisy lodgers? Have you done a health and safety assessment?

Don't give a rat's backside about the neighbours - They make enough noise of their own, so any noise my pair make is sufficient retribution (not that the lodgers are noisy).
Council tax is paid in full with no discounts applied. As I have absolute title on the property and own the freehold, no lease restrictions apply. As for covenants, the only thing I'm not allowed is pigs - Can keep chickens, goats, and any number of other animals.
Lodgers do not fall under the remit of planning, as it is a residential property housing residents.

Health & safety assessment is an ongoing process - All chemicals are locked away, the cellars are off limits, and things that (might) go bang in the night are not talked about. Fully insured for all risks despite that.

Have you got an HMO license? Have you done a fire risk assessment?

HMO licence not required as the number of family units in residence do not exceed the threshold. Fire risk assessments are conducted on a regular basis, hence the stipulation of no naked flames (candles, oil burners, incense. etc) or smoking allowed inside the building.

See my point here is to say that your situation where you have two lodgers who are what we at the NHS would call people who live a "chaotic life style" which basically means people who can't live a normal life without support from others and your situation impinges on your neighbours enjoyment of their home and their right to a peaceful environment at home as well much more than my part time quiet work from home situation, you have police cars coming several times plus shouting which can cause alarm and distress to your neighbours which is essentially a breach of the peace

The police have attended a couple of disturbances in the past with 'er next door. The neighbours the other side like playing guitars & drums at various times during the day - A mix of rock & jazz, which isn't really my cup of tea, but is doesn't disturb me..

Oh, and you should now better than making a long distance diagnosis based on minimal evidence.

Difference is I've got a hoard of peeps on my thread who would delight at burning me at the stake (metaphorically speaking) and saying more or less than I'm a wrongun and you haven't when I cause less disturbance to anybody but you are causing actual illegal things to happen in your home

Um, nope. You are running a business from home that is in breach of your tenancy agreement. As for "causing actual illegal things to happen", I'm struggling to see how you can jump to such a damning conclusion.

I know it's not you but you're create an environment in which you earn money and from that situation that you earn money the law is being broken

If you care to point out which laws are being broken (with references to the relevant acts of Parliament, I can put you straight. If anything, my presence actually prevents breaches of the law,

See the comparison here??

Nope. All I see is an armchair lawyer using Judge Rinder as a guide and coming to comical conclusions.

I am just using you as an example and I'm not personally criticizing you, quite the opposite I think it's admirable you don't judge your lodgers and you give them a second chance!

I'll leave the final judgment to the twelve good men (or women).

need_an_answer wrote: »

something of a revenge post I feel in retaliation over your own thread scarlett.

I think I would agree with the sentiment, but I've got a thick skin... Perhaps I should offer young Scarlet a guided tour of the cellars

need_an_answer

Where did I ever proport to being a lawyer?



I'm A LL for goodness sake!


My annual salary is none of your business but we are in the same tax bracket and whilst I'm not the wrong side of 50 I'm certainly old enough to be your parent.

I've also managed a much longer marriage than you !!!8230;.and clearly much happier

Welcome to MSE,36 posts in and joined no more than 20 days ago I feel honoured that you have considered my back posts with such esteem as to now cast judgement on their worth.

At least we agree on the fact that GM is indeed an excellent source of information along with many others here,its a shame you still seem so bitter at some posters replies.

an open forum will always attract a mixed view,you either accept it or debate it.




now do you wish to continue point scoring?

need_an_answer

scarlett.as81 wrote: »

Please don't quote me on things I deleted. I deleted that bit about being the wrong side of 50. I wish people wouldn't do that if I delete something it's because I didn't mean it. Yes I do agree with you lets stop point scoring.

We might be in the same tax bracket but I bet we're not in the same income bracket baby!

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you deleted a lot of the character assignation too.

Your choice to post what you like,my choice to defend.

May I suggest that if you wish this to carry on its via PM

I wouldn't bet unless it was a sure winner either...but if you really want to bring it on.....

need_an_answer

scarlett.as81 wrote: »

No I've deleted my posts. I didn't intend to make them harsh, they came out more harsh than I intended and age is nothing to do with it and you're posts are very helpful, I'll not point score any more

You may have deleted your posts however I understand that both board guides and moderators get the full unedited versions

Think before you post!

need_an_answer

scarlett.as81 wrote: »

What?? What happens to posts that are deleted? They're still there?
So delete doesn't actually mean delete??

That's correct,but if you want to double check you could contact one of our board guides for clarification