What Rights Does Someone Not On A Rental Agreement Have?

Comms69

daKlone said:

An Occupation Order sounds like it might be a useful thing if it all goes south, thanks.

It's not me that's putting themselves into such a precarious position, but my grown-up daughter is moving herself and her three kids into a new rental property with a fella, and I learnt today that the rental agreement is in his name alone. I'm not happy about it, and was hoping that there might be some recourse that won't leave her homeless if things go badly.

Ye it's not going to happen. Occupation orders arent given out like sweets - despite what one poster will often post. 

Why would she do this? If it's a new property there seems to be no reason to not be joint tenants.

In anycase, what has been said about 'reasonable notice' is still academic. The reality is she could be out in minutes. And any reasonable notice provisions would only be civil matters to do with financial compensation, a few hundred pounds tops.

theartfullodger

Depends on what sort of partner they are. If spouse or civil partner they have rights, even though not on deeds or tenancy.  But it's complicated

daKlone

I don't know why she's not on the agreement, my best guess would be that her credit history is not good enough. My gut feeling is that his isn't great either, as I've also learnt that he has paid 6 months rent in advance. I can't imagine anyone doing that voluntarily, so I'm guessing that's the reason.