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I am planning to let one of the rooms in my flatThe agreement will be for a bedroom with "shared" space
In practice they will have their own kitchen/dining and toilet area, as it gives us privacy.
In practice, you would be looking to divide the flat, returning it to the former two flat arrangement?0 -
All on the same floor and we would still be able to access it as it will be shared area.
Trying to work out if there is a policy on tenants making use of both entry and exits. I dont want to subdivide the flat or classify it as self contained as it seems complex, in any case I am a tenant myself so not sure if "self contain" is doable.
Sounds to me like you're wanting to illegally sublet a social property.
I think you're usually allowed a lodger in social housing. Get a lodger if you're happy to share wome areas. If you're not, don't get a lodger.0 -
Sounds to me like you're wanting to illegally sublet a social property.
I think you're usually allowed a lodger in social housing. Get a lodger if you're happy to share wome areas. If you're not, don't get a lodger.
I think its important to de-bunk some myths. Subletting is not illegal, its only illegal when you have not been granted permission by the council. If you have obtained permission, which is usally not refused without good reason, its perfectly fine.0 -
I think its important to de-bunk some myths. Subletting is not illegal, its only illegal when you have not been granted permission by the council. If you have obtained permission, which is usally not refused without good reason, its perfectly fine.
OK. I'll withdraw "illegally" and replace it with "immorally".0 -
In practice they will have their own kitchen/dining and toilet area, as it gives us privacy.We'll be sharing some areas, mainly toilet.
How's that again?0 -
I think much of that is a red herring which needs agreement between tenant and sub tenant. And I think we are off topic here.
From what I gather the main concern for building control will be fire and safety, as long as the doors meet the standard as regulated (1 hour containment) with no obstructions they really dont have much else to say no to.0 -
I think much of that is a red herring which needs agreement between tenant and sub tenant. And I think we are off topic here.
From what I gather the main concern for building control will be fire and safety, as long as the doors meet the standard as regulated (1 hour containment) with no obstructions they really dont have much else to say no to.
Best of luck with the tenant- make sure you follow all the rules0 -
We'll be sharing some areas, mainly toilet.
I cant find anything which says I as a tennant in a flat should only be restricted to one entry or exit.
your story is inconsistent since your blatant objective is not to share anything with the rent payer since you want you privacy. You have said separate kitchen and washing, those define the "basic" facilities which dictate whether you are deemed to be sharing accommodation or not, and your plan is not... Again, nothing wrong with that, but they cannot be a lodger, they will be a tenant in a self contained flat0 -
Thank you.0
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You're already stumbling into a situation where the lodger will become a tenant. You'll need to ensure their room isn't lockable, and that you store stuff in "their" kitchen so you've got an excuse to be there. And forget this separate door business.There is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker0
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