Lodgers and subletting

Lodgers

This is someone who lives with you, shares your facilities, but cannot stop you from going into any of the rooms they use.  You can take in lodgers as long the property does not become overcrowded.  You need our written permission to do this.

Subtenants

This is someone who has their own self-contained part of your home, may share your facilities but can stop you from going into their part of your home.

You must not sub-let all of the property so that you no longer live there. However, you can sub-let part of the property as long as you get our written permission, and you do not make the property overcrowded.

Benefits

Sharing your home with someone may affect any benefits you receive. You must let your local benefits office know of any change in circumstances.