Can a parent and child rent a 1 bedroom flat?

mrmagoo38

Hi, yeah, thats basically the question.
 Can a parent with a 7 year old rent a 1 bedroom privately rented flat, is it possible?

Brie

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.  

mrmagoo38

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.  

Sorry, could you elaborate on the last sentence.
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.

Devongardener

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.

Sapindus

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.  

Any such questions would be discriminatory.

diystarter7

Hi
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 want

mrmagoo38

Wish i hadn't asked now. Thanks to everyone else though, hope youve enjoyed your weekend. 

theartfullodger

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!

theartfullodger

Sapindus said:

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.  

Any such questions would be discriminatory.

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.
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See Shelter website for guidance.

diystarter7

mrmagoo38 said:

Wish i hadn't asked now. Thanks to everyone else though, hope youve enjoyed your weekend. 

Hi OP

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

Good luck

Devongardener

mrmagoo38 said:

Wish i hadn't asked now. Thanks to everyone else though, hope youve enjoyed your weekend. 

Don’t be discouraged, it was a perfectly reasonable question to ask, and completely possible.  

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!