Rent a Room Agreement

This "Rent a Room" Agreement (also known as a House Share agreement) is specifically for circumstances where the landlord is also resident in the flat or house where rooms are being let. Common applications include that where a lodger is taking a room in a family house, or where a number of people share a house, one of whom is also the landlord.

The Inland Revenue support such arrangements by allowing a certain amount of rental income to be tax free. The tax information is explained at the Inland Revenue website.

This is not an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. The tenants cannot claim the same rights, as they are sharing the landlord's own home.

It is recommended that the Rent a Room Agreement is prepared in duplicate and both copies should be signed by all parties, with both the landlord and tenant retaining a copy. An inventory should also be prepared of the furnishings or equipment included in the let.

This agreement is suitable for use in England and Wales and includes clauses covering:

• The amount of rent and deposit payable and the term of the tenancy
• Right of tenant to use of common facilities
• Landlord's obligation to insure the property and keep wind and water-tight
• Right of landlord to charge interest on late rent payments
• Tenant's obligation to pay share of bills and council tax
• Tenant's obligation to keep the room and shared areas in good order and repair
• To use the property for residential purposes only
• Not to cause nuisance or annoyance to others
• Not to keep pets without written permission.

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