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Can a parent and child rent a 1 bedroom flat?
mrmagoo38
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Hi, yeah, thats basically the question.
Can a parent with a 7 year old rent a 1 bedroom privately rented flat, is it possible?
Can a parent with a 7 year old rent a 1 bedroom privately rented flat, is it possible?
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I suspect they can but will the flat owner want to rent to them?
And I also suspect that there might be some questions if it's a case of one of the pair being female and the other male.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Sorry, could you elaborate on the last sentence.Brie said:I suspect they can but will the flat owner want to rent to them?
And I also suspect that there might be some questions if it's a case of one of the pair being female and the other male.
Im the biological parent to my child, what does your last sentence mean?
The reason we would need to rent a 1 bed is purely because of affordability.4 -
I rented a one bedroom flat with my son when he was 7, for 2 years, no problems at all, and certainly not disallowed by any organisation.2
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If I was the LL, I would not rent out to your scenario as you'd may want to move soon when child is a bit older.
Also the risk of using living room as a bedroom - sure people do that but I would not be happy with it.
There is no law against it so if you get a willing LL, you may get the apartment you want0 -
Wish i hadn't asked now. Thanks to everyone else though, hope youve enjoyed your weekend.3
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Under 16s (? Not sure exact age) can't be tenants (well, v tricky..) but parent can be.
Depending on size of romm and age of child v gender of parent they may share bedroom (see Shelter on overcrowding. Plus child or parent may sleep legally in sitting room (or large kitchen) depending again on overcrowding regulations.
Best wishes and good luck!1 -
Well yes, but not all discrimination is unlawful (eg ability to pay). But nope, there are laws and regulations about different genders sharing rooms, especially if one is young-ish.Sapindus said:
Any such questions would be discriminatory.Brie said:
And I also suspect that there might be some questions if it's a case of one of the pair being female and the other male.
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See Shelter website for guidance.1 -
Hi OPmrmagoo38 said:Wish i hadn't asked now. Thanks to everyone else though, hope youve enjoyed your weekend.
Please feel to ask away but always be prepared for questions and some that you may not want to repsond to.
I hope it works out for you as per my post
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Don’t be discouraged, it was a perfectly reasonable question to ask, and completely possible.mrmagoo38 said:Wish i hadn't asked now. Thanks to everyone else though, hope youve enjoyed your weekend.As I said, I did it, we had a big bedroom so my son could make his own area. We moved after a couple of years when I could afford a bigger property and by that time I felt he should have his own room.I hope you find somewhere suitable!3
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