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I'd like to let my house but 'keep' a room for my stuff
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- Would you be happy to rent somewhere which has a room of someone else's stuff in it?
- Would you be happy to leave your stuff in a house which is now occupied by strangers?
If the answer to either one (or both) of these is "no", then that should give you an indication as to how good an idea this is.0 - Would you be happy to rent somewhere which has a room of someone else's stuff in it?
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I rented a lovely flat that had a room full of the landlord's stuff. It was a two-bedroom flat and we paid £150/month less than the going rate for a one-bedroom so account for some heating for that room and council tax, but had the added advantage of a much larger kitchen and living room than most one beds would have. We had an access agreement with the LL who completely respected our privacy and it suited us very well (we'd agreed on notice, etc. In the end the LL only came round 3 times in 2 years so it was a moot point). Luck of the draw on both sides but most people are just normal people and happy to make arrangements if it suits them.Been there as a tenant. It’s not unlawful; but the key issue was counciltax. Didn’t end up staying long term
Yeah thought about the council tax - I'm guessing if I write off that floorspace of the house on the bill then we could come to some arrangement. Doubt I'd need access to it, but I don't really want to be spending time shifting it all somewhere else.0 -
ReadingTim wrote: »
- Would you be happy to rent somewhere which has a room of someone else's stuff in it?
- Would you be happy to leave your stuff in a house which is now occupied by strangers?
If the answer to either one (or both) of these is "no", then that should give you an indication as to how good an idea this is.
* Did you read my original post?
* Are you sure?
If the answer to either one of these is 'no', then you should read it again.0 - Would you be happy to rent somewhere which has a room of someone else's stuff in it?
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Yeah thought about the council tax - I'm guessing if I write off that floorspace of the house on the bill then we could come to some arrangement. Doubt I'd need access to it, but I don't really want to be spending time shifting it all somewhere else.
You mean you would contribute / reduce rent to cover this?
There’s always the option to let it out furnished ( I’m presuming the belongings are furniture etc)?
The other major concerns are- from your point of view- will the property be safe? Will the value of the items realistically be worthwhile keeping?
As a tenant I wouldn’t agree an inventory listing items to a room I didn’t have access to. Which would make any subsequent claim ( damage, theft, etc( very difficult to provr0 -
No, of course they won't. Locks on internal doors are impossible to get round...They won't have access to it.
Another thought to add to the mix... Were you planning on insurance for this stuff?I'd rather keep the stuff where it is and reduce the rent than move it out somewhere else at a net cost to be honest.
If you want decent tenants, shift your junk out. THIS IS NOT YOUR HOME. This is THEIR home. If your mindset is that you have any call over any space in it, then you are not thinking like a landlord should be thinking.0 -
ReadingTim wrote: »It doesn't have to be illegal to be stupid - as you are demonstrating.
right so you checked in here to call the thread creator stupid, got you.0 -
Or: to let it out as a HMO or a room by room basis.0
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Didn't say it would be a doorlock. I said it would be secure. I guess they could drive a bulldozer through it, but I'm not storing gold bullion.No, of course they won't. Locks on internal doors are impossible to get round...
Good point. I guess if I wanted the stuff insured I'd need to do it separately from any new place's contents insurance. Not sure I would though, it's bulky and sentimental.Another thought to add to the mix... Were you planning on insurance for this stuff?0 -
Or: to let it out as a HMO or a room by room basis.
Getting into different territory here I guess but am I right in thinking HMO properties need a certain checklist of things like a sink in each bedroom?
It's a two bed with a main bathroom and an en suite shower/sink/toilet in one of the bedrooms.0
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