Just renting a room and have a problem! (lodger)

[Deleted User]

hi, I started renting a  room on 6th Jan. The landlord works from home in the lounge - has various meetings through the day, does yoga also saturday morning. I have been accused of being disruptive during the day (getting a tea or sandwich) so I stopped using kitchen after breakfast and only if told clear to use kitchen. Two, I ran the washing machine at 9am and was told off as LL was doing yoga - okay I was told but didn't realise it would be so disturbing. Last one, lounge was being decorated, LL was in working in their room. I was in mine sorting my boxes out and was told in summary I have to leave as I am too disruptive and noisy. Also can only vacuum or clean after 5pm, not able to cook lunch really (too noisey) I feel too restricted but I tried to be quiet, also I fell asleep with light on a couple of times (LL) was woken up by it... what do you think of this. I have to leave anyway but its just too harsh rules

rachlikeswinter

Unfortunately a lodger has very little rights and it’s totally within the landlord’s discretion to turf you out if/when they choose - no reason required. It sounds like this particular landlord doesn’t REALLY want to share their space but just wants your cash - and expects you to be not seen and not heard. From your (admittedly one sided) account, it sounds as though the landlord is quite uptight. Get outta there and find an AST as a tenant with a live out landlord, and chalk it up to experience. 

Avalanche123

I would be peed off with the washing machine (you can do it later) but the rest is completely unreasonable. You cannot be expected not to use the kitchen!

greatcrested

It's the LL's home so he can set the rules.

These rules seem far too restrictive for most people - I doubt he'll easily find a lodger happy to live with him!

But.... end of the day, if you don't like his rules, your only option is to move.

As a general point, my advice to both landlords and lodgers, is to discuss house rules in detail before taking the plunge.

[Deleted User]

How long is enough time to adapt to said rules?

Slithery

obsidianfox said:

How long is enough time to adapt to said rules?

It doesn't take any time to adapt. You agreed to follow the rules when you decided to move in. If the two of you didn't discuss the rules before you moved in then you are both to blame.
What's the notice period in your lodgers agreement?

[Deleted User]

I have 30 days to find somewhere... and yes I have rules but its changing habits which are sometimes deepset

Marvel1

The landlord sounds like a !!!!!!, can't have their cake and eat it.

obsidianfox said:

How long is enough time to adapt to said rules?

They can shove their rules where the sun doesn't shine, I would tell them this as I was leaving.

theoretica

The landlord may have as restrictive rules as they please - but they should be explained before the lodger agrees to move in, not afterwards. 

oldbikebloke

it is the LL's own home, they can enforce whatever rules they want to in their own home 

time for you to move and learn from your experience

zagubov

You need to be informed of rules about noise at different times of day,, access to common facilities. Your LL  sounds useless. Get out fast and make sure you next LL ismor eexplicit about rules.