Do I have to tell my landlord I am pregnant?

pink_girl

I have been renting for just over 7 months and so far have had no problems with my landlord.
I found out I was pregnant on Boxing day, and have just told family etc. Do I have to tell my landlord?
Thanks

pinkshoes

Is there anything in your contract that says "no children"? Is being pregnant going to prevent you paying the rent?

So long as you keep paying your rent and there's no clauses in your contract about children living in the property, then there shouldn't be a problem.

Sagz_2

You probably should if there is any chance he could be the father:D

pink_girl

Thanks pinkshoes,
The rent will still get paid and no clauses in the contract!

pink_girl

Norbertsmum wrote: »

You probably should if there is any chance he could be the father:D

Well considering the landlord is a landlady then it would be a miracle!!

lic

If you read your lease agreement, I think you will find that all persons residing at the property who have attained the age of 16 years, must be listed on it. If that is the case he does not need to know. Obviously it would b advisable to tell him prior to the arrival, but if you see him every now and again, i'm sure he will guess that you are 'in the family way'.
I don't know what type of accommodation you live in. But is it child friendly?
Are the walls made of paper, will other tennents complain?
Good luck.

Rikki

pink_girl wrote: »

Well considering the landlord is a landlady then it would be a miracle!!

In that case, I'd be selling my story to the papers.



Congratulations on the news.:j

izzybusy23

pink_girl wrote: »

I have been renting for just over 7 months and so far have had no problems with my landlord.
I found out I was pregnant on Boxing day, and have just told family etc. Do I have to tell my landlord?
Thanks

I think it will be find hun.. these things happen and we can't stop living our lives just because we rent and not own. I remember having the exact same worries trying to find a place to rent when I was 4 months pregnant. When I asked the LA (who was the LA for the house I ended up living in for nearly 3 years) if it was ok that I was pregnant, he just laughed and said 'we do allow babies you know'. I felt dumb asking the question, like a baby can wreck a house, but I know so many stupid rules and regulations are put on tenants that we dont' feel we can live our lives to the full

Just check, but I am sure you will be fine. It would be a ruthless hard-hearted LL that says no!

Edited to say 'congratulations' and enjoy your pregnancy.

carolt

Yes, I got pregnant since living here, but didn't tell my landlady, as I didn't feel it was any of her business (and kids definitely allowed as had 2 already!). When the baby was born, she sent me a congratulations card though - the neighbours, who had obviously spotted it (I didn't tell them either!) must have mentioned it to her.

If you're a reliable tenant, the landlord won't care - babies don't actually create any mess. Can't do that till they're toddlers......

pink_girl

Thank you all for helping me out, I feel at ease now!
I have to phone them tomorrow about a broken fence and a damp patch so I guess I can kill two birds with one stone.
Thanks again.

pink_girl

lic wrote: »

If you read your lease agreement, I think you will find that all persons residing at the property who have attained the age of 16 years, must be listed on it. If that is the case he does not need to know. Obviously it would b advisable to tell him prior to the arrival, but if you see him every now and again, i'm sure he will guess that you are 'in the family way'.
I don't know what type of accommodation you live in. But is it child friendly?
Are the walls made of paper, will other tennents complain?
Good luck.

The walls are made of brick thank God, but I know what you mean. The neighbours are lovely and the walls are not too thin and as to child friendly well it is a normal house, so I guess it will be fine.
Thanks for the advise.