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.