laws around long staying guest in the property

Mojisola

silvercar said:

I would consider and discuss the length of expected stay, the contribution you expect for bills/ food and house cleaning rotas/ hogging the wifi etc All your call.

This is the important stuff - it may seem over the top but to avoid problems that other people have experienced, discuss how it's going to work and get it on paper.  Build in a regular review so that you can catch any problems early before they become big issues.

That way, you might all still be friends after the experience.

If he's not willing to get into discussions about terms, do you really want him in your house?

Slithery

27leo said:

cant say no tbh as he is a close relative

Yes, you can.

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Its your property.., you don't have to have anyone as a guest.  Guest = invited person.., not someone who is pressuring the owner.  Its your house, you are paying for it, no one should be there you really don't want to be.  The 'guest' has stayed in other places, he should be capable of finding another.

Just say you have asthma or something and you can't take the risk of anyone moving in with constantly changing COVID rules or say you have already agreed to have a friend move in.  Or grit your teeth and just say no, you want to enjoy your new place.

lisyloo

27leo said:

MovingForwards said:

Do you want said relative staying in your home, the one you just purchased?
Which is owned by you, not the bank by the way.

Why is said relative not moving into another rental, shared or sole property?

because of corona, he is working from home. so he thought why keep on paying rent in london when he can move with us until this corona thing finishes and when his office wants him back to report.

cant say no tbh as he is a close relative so yeah.

Why isn't he moving back with his parents?

27leo

lisyloo said:

27leo said:

MovingForwards said:

Do you want said relative staying in your home, the one you just purchased?
Which is owned by you, not the bank by the way.

Why is said relative not moving into another rental, shared or sole property?

because of corona, he is working from home. so he thought why keep on paying rent in london when he can move with us until this corona thing finishes and when his office wants him back to report.

cant say no tbh as he is a close relative so yeah.

Why isn't he moving back with his parents?

his parents live abroad and he only knows us!

AdrianC

27leo said:

lisyloo said:

27leo said:

MovingForwards said:

Why is said relative not moving into another rental, shared or sole property?

because of corona, he is working from home. so he thought why keep on paying rent in london when he can move with us until this corona thing finishes and when his office wants him back to report.

cant say no tbh as he is a close relative so yeah.

Why isn't he moving back with his parents?

his parents live abroad and he only knows us!

So, basically, he's told you that he's moving in with you - rent free - even though he's still being paid in full... and you get no say in it.

macman

27leo said:

the other query is how does it affect my relative long term? if he is not on any council bill or utility bill or electorate. does it not affect his rating if isnt paying any sort of bills?

He can add himself to the electoral roll as soon as he moves in. He should also give his new address to his service providers, such as mobile phone company, his bank, credit card company, etc.

getmore4less

27leo said:

MovingForwards said:

Do you want said relative staying in your home, the one you just purchased?
Which is owned by you, not the bank by the way.

Why is said relative not moving into another rental, shared or sole property?

because of corona, he is working from home. so he thought why keep on paying rent in london when he can move with us until this corona thing finishes and when his office wants him back to report.

cant say no tbh as he is a close relative so yeah.

Giving up his current residence will make your home his new main and only residence.

Gets made redundant you are stuck with them. 

What if they can't get a new rental. 

jjj1980

You might find that the mortgage lender requires an Occupiers Consent form competing by your relative.  This is basically a form for them to confirm that should you seek the house or it be reposted, they will leave along with the other parties living there.

onthemend88

My strong advice is to say no. 

We have had my FIL living with us for the last 8 years. He does not pay rent but does pay for his own food and helps with the cleaning. He does not work (which does mean we have never had to pay childcare costs) however, it is really hard work having another adult in the house and at times it has really strained mine and DH relationship. We have now registered him for over 60's accommodation as he has said he would eventually like his own space but is looking at a 2-3 year wait as he is not a priority. 

My concern in this situation would be that once they have moved in with you, you don't know how long you will be stuck with them for. Also, consider the fact that you will have to share your living room, kitchen, bathrooms and may not have as much space/alone time as you usually would. It really does take it's toll on you and you may end up getting angry and causing a rift/argument between your relative which may be irreparable. 

Really, really think about this one.