Monday 12 May 2008
Lodgers
You can take in lodgers as long as you do not overcrowd your home. A lodger is someone who shares your house like a member of the family. Although they have their own room, you have every right to go in there and they don’t have any tenancy rights.
If you plan to take in a lodger you need to tell us their name age and sex, which rooms they will use and how much they will pay you.
If you give someone exclusive use of any part of the property it may count as sub-letting. (Please see the section on subletting for more information).
You must tell the Housing Benefits office or tax office, or both, about any income you get from a lodger.
You will be responsible for the behaviour of any lodgers while they live in your home.
