Monday 12 May 2008
Subletting
You must get our permission in writing before you sub-let. You may not sub-let the whole of your property or grant an assured sub-tenancy.
Please be aware that:
- if you sub-let, you give up the use of part of your home for the period of the tenancy
- sub-letting creates a legal tenancy that would affect your own rights as a tenant
- you can evict a sub-tenant with a court order
- you are responsible for the behaviour of any sub-tenants whilst they are in your home.
You should get legal advice to draw up the tenancy agreement, and then send the agreement to us for approval.
You must tell us, the council, the jobcentre or the tax office (or all of these) about any income from lodgers and sub-tenants. It may affect any housing and other benefits you get and the amount of council tax and income tax you are liable to pay.
Sub-letting your whole property is a breach of your tenancy agreement and we will take legal action to repossess your home.
