What notice period should be included in a lodger agreement?

A notice clause should explain how much notice either party must give and how notice must be delivered, such as in writing or by email.

How should shared areas be described in a lodger agreement?

A lodger agreement should identify the private room the lodger may use and any shared areas, such as the kitchen, bathroom, garden, or living room.

Can a lodger agreement include house rules?

Yes. House rules can cover guests, noise, smoking, pets, cleaning, security, and use of shared facilities.

What should the bills clause include?

A bills clause should state which bills are included in the rent and which, if any, the lodger must pay separately.

What should a repairs clause say in a lodger agreement?

The repairs clause should explain who is responsible for repairs, how problems should be reported, and that the lodger must not cause damage.

Can a live-in landlord access the lodger’s room?

An access clause should confirm that the landlord lives in the property and may access shared areas, while also respecting the lodger’s privacy in their room.

Should a lodger agreement include rules about guests?

A guest clause should set limits on overnight guests, visitor behaviour, and whether the landlord’s consent is needed.

What should a termination clause include?

A termination clause should state when the agreement can end, the notice required, and any grounds for ending it early, such as unpaid rent or serious breach.

Can a lodger agreement be for a fixed term?

Yes. A lodger agreement can include a fixed term, but it should also explain whether and how it can be renewed or ended early.

How does a lodger agreement clause guide help?

A clause guide explains what each section of a lodger agreement means, helping landlords and lodgers understand the document before using or signing it.

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UK Lodger Agreement Clause Guide

Created: 9 Jun 2026

This guide explains key UK lodger agreement clauses, helping you understand rights, duties, rent terms, notice periods and house rules. It is useful for landlords and lodgers who want clearer, more practical agreements. Explore related resources in AI Generated British Licence Agreement.

Clause name	Purpose	Topic area	Typical use cases	Drafting notes
Core clause
Licence Fee	States the amount the lodger must pay for occupying the room.	Payment terms	Weekly or monthly payments for a room in the landlord's home.	State amount, due date, payment method and whether it includes bills.
Payment Date And Method	Sets when and how the lodger must pay the licence fee.	Payment terms	Bank transfer, standing order, cash receipts or monthly advance payments.	Require clear payment references and receipts for cash payments.
Optional clause
Rent In Advance	Requires payment before the occupation period begins.	Payment terms	First month payable before moving in or weekly payments in advance.	Clarify whether advance payments are refundable if the lodger leaves early.
Core clause
Late Payment	Explains consequences if the lodger pays late.	Payment terms	Missed monthly fee, repeated late payment or unpaid final period.	Use fair, proportionate charges and link serious arrears to termination rights.
Optional clause
Interest On Late Payments	Allows interest to accrue on overdue sums.	Payment terms	Long overdue licence fees or unpaid agreed charges.	Rate must be reasonable and not operate as an unfair penalty.
Core clause
Deposit	Records any security deposit and what it protects against.	Payment terms	Covering unpaid fees, damage, missing keys or cleaning costs.	State amount, permitted deductions, return date and dispute process.
Situation-specific clause
Deposit Protection Status	Clarifies whether statutory tenancy deposit protection applies.	Payment terms	Resident landlord arrangements where the occupier is a lodger, not an AST tenant.	Do not state protection is unnecessary if facts may create an assured shorthold tenancy.
Core clause
Deposit Deductions	Explains when the landlord may deduct money from the deposit.	Property protection	Damage, missing items, unpaid licence fees or extra cleaning.	Allow fair wear and tear deductions should be evidenced by photos or invoices.
Deposit Return	Sets the timetable and conditions for returning the deposit.	Payment terms	Return after final inspection and settlement of unpaid sums.	Specify a short period after move-out and require forwarding bank details.
Room Description	Identifies the room the lodger may occupy.	Occupation rights	Named bedroom, furnished room or room shown in an inventory.	Avoid wording that grants exclusive possession inconsistent with lodger status.
Shared Facilities	Lists areas and facilities the lodger may share with the landlord.	Occupation rights	Shared kitchen, bathroom, living room, garden or laundry facilities.	State facilities are shared and may be subject to reasonable house rules.
No Exclusive Possession	Confirms the arrangement is intended as a licence, not a tenancy.	Occupation rights	Resident landlord shares the home and needs access to the lodger's room.	Labels are not decisive actual living arrangements must match the clause.
Resident Landlord	Records that the landlord lives in the same dwelling as their main home.	Occupation rights	Homeowner rents a spare room while continuing to live there.	If the landlord moves out, the occupier's legal status may change.
Landlord Access To Room	Reserves reasonable access for cleaning, inspection, repairs or emergencies.	Occupation rights	Weekly cleaning, checking damage, repair works or emergency access.	Access should be genuine, reasonable and consistent with a licence arrangement.
Situation-specific clause
Alternative Room	Allows the landlord to move the lodger to another suitable room.	Occupation rights	Repairs, family visits, room redecoration or household reorganisation.	Use only where genuine alternative room should be reasonably comparable.
Core clause
Start Date	States when the lodger's right to occupy begins.	Occupation rights	Move-in date, key handover date or first payment period.	Align with payment date, inventory date and deposit receipt.
Optional clause
Fixed Term Licence	Sets a defined occupation period before expiry or renewal.	Occupation rights	Student lodgers, temporary work placements or trial occupation periods.	Explain whether early termination is allowed and what happens at expiry.
Periodic Licence	Creates a rolling arrangement continuing until notice is given.	Occupation rights	Open-ended spare room letting with weekly or monthly payments.	Match the notice period to the payment period where appropriate.
Core clause
Personal Licence Only	Prevents the lodger transferring occupation rights to someone else.	Occupation rights	Stopping subletting, room sharing or replacement occupiers.	State the licence is personal to the named lodger only.
No Assignment Or Transfer	Prohibits giving the licence to another person.	Occupation rights	Lodger tries to let a friend take over the room.	Pair with no subletting and guest limits.
No Subletting	Stops the lodger from renting out the room or any part of the home.	Occupation rights	Preventing Airbnb use, spare bed rentals or informal room shares.	Include online short-let platforms and overnight paid stays.
Guests And Visitors	Controls when the lodger may invite guests into the home.	House rules	Day visitors, dinner guests, partners staying over or parties.	Set notice, maximum numbers and whether overnight guests need consent.
Situation-specific clause
Overnight Guests	Limits overnight stays by people who are not named lodgers.	House rules	Partners staying, relatives visiting or repeated overnight guests.	Avoid discriminatory rules apply clear limits consistently.
Core clause
Noise And Quiet Hours	Sets expectations on noise and household quiet times.	House rules	Music, gaming, calls, parties, shift work or early starts.	Define quiet hours and require compliance with nuisance laws.
Optional clause
Smoking And Vaping	Controls smoking, vaping and related odours or damage.	House rules	No smoking indoors, designated garden area or no vaping in bedrooms.	Be clear about indoor bans, outdoor areas and cleaning deductions.
Pets	States whether the lodger may keep animals in the home.	House rules	Assistance dogs, cats, small pets or visiting animals.	Consider disability discrimination duties for assistance animals.
Core clause
Cleaning Duties	Allocates responsibility for keeping rooms and shared areas clean.	House rules	Kitchen cleaning rota, bathroom hygiene or leaving the room clean.	Separate normal tidiness from professional cleaning charges at move-out.
Situation-specific clause
Food Storage And Kitchen Use	Sets rules for using the kitchen, fridge and food storage areas.	House rules	Shared fridge shelves, cooking times, hygiene and appliance use.	Include fire safety and cleaning expectations after cooking.
Bathroom Use	Sets expectations for shared bathroom access and cleanliness.	House rules	Morning routines, cleaning, storage of toiletries and ventilation.	Avoid rules that unreasonably interfere with basic living needs.
Laundry Facilities	Explains whether and how the lodger may use washing facilities.	Utilities and services	Use of washing machine, drying areas, detergent or usage times.	State any limits to avoid excessive utility costs or damp risks.
Optional clause
Internet Use	Sets rules for using the household broadband connection.	Utilities and services	Wi-Fi sharing, excessive downloads, illegal use or password control.	Prohibit unlawful activity and clarify service is not guaranteed.
Core clause
Utilities Included	Lists bills included in the licence fee.	Utilities and services	Gas, electricity, water, council tax, broadband or TV licence.	List inclusions and exclusions clearly to prevent bill disputes.
Situation-specific clause
Utilities Contribution	Requires the lodger to pay a share of household bills.	Utilities and services	Separate monthly contribution, usage-based top-up or seasonal heating costs.	State formula, evidence of bills and payment deadline.
Optional clause
Fair Use Of Utilities	Prevents excessive use of included utilities.	Utilities and services	High heating use, long showers, crypto mining or electric vehicle charging.	Define examples of excessive use and any extra charges objectively.
Situation-specific clause
Council Tax	Clarifies responsibility for council tax or any contribution to it.	Payment terms	Inclusive fee, contribution to bill or loss of single person discount.	Consider impact on council tax discounts and local billing rules.
TV Licence	Allocates responsibility for any TV licensing requirement.	Utilities and services	Lodger watches live TV or BBC iPlayer in their room.	State whether household licence covers the use or lodger must arrange their own.
Optional clause
Post And Deliveries	Sets how post, parcels and household address use are handled.	House rules	Parcel deliveries, business mail, forwarding mail after departure.	Avoid accepting liability for lost third-party deliveries unless agreed.
Core clause
Residential Use Only	Restricts use of the room to ordinary residential living.	Occupation rights	Preventing commercial trading, client visits or storage businesses.	Allow ordinary remote working if intended, but restrict business visitors or nuisance.
Situation-specific clause
Home Working	Regulates work from the room or shared home.	Occupation rights	Laptop work, calls, deliveries, clients or business equipment.	Permit low-impact remote work but restrict business visitors, noise and insurance risks.
Core clause
Illegal Or Antisocial Use	Prohibits illegal, antisocial or nuisance behaviour in the home.	House rules	Drug use, harassment, violence, threats, criminal activity or serious nuisance.	Link serious breach to immediate or shortened notice where lawful.
Optional clause
Drugs And Controlled Substances	Bans unlawful drugs and related activity at the property.	House rules	Drug possession, supply, cultivation or drug-related visitors.	Include a right to terminate for serious unlawful conduct.
Alcohol And Conduct	Sets behaviour standards linked to alcohol use in the home.	House rules	Parties, intoxicated behaviour, damage, noise or safety concerns.	Focus on behaviour and safety rather than intrusive lifestyle control.
Core clause
Fire Safety	Requires safe behaviour and compliance with fire precautions.	Property protection	Candles, heaters, blocked exits, smoke alarms or cooking risks.	Ban tampering with alarms and require clear escape routes.
Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms	Covers alarm testing, reporting faults and not disabling alarms.	Property protection	Battery removal, alarm faults, carbon monoxide detector in rooms with appliances.	Landlord duties may apply lodger should promptly report faults.
Gas Safety	Requires cooperation with gas safety checks and safe appliance use.	Property protection	Annual gas safety checks, boiler access or reporting gas smells.	Landlord cannot contract out of statutory gas safety duties.
Electrical Safety	Requires safe use of sockets, appliances and electrical equipment.	Property protection	Extension leads, heaters, faulty chargers or overloaded sockets.	Ban unsafe appliances and require prompt reporting of electrical faults.
Reporting Repairs	Requires the lodger to report defects, leaks and damage promptly.	Property protection	Leaks, damp, broken windows, appliance faults or pests.	State reporting method and emergency contact process.
Damage Caused By Lodger	Makes the lodger responsible for damage they or their guests cause.	Property protection	Broken furniture, stains, wall damage or guest damage.	Exclude fair wear and tear and require evidence of repair costs.
Inventory And Condition Report	Records items provided and the condition of the room at move-in.	Property protection	Furnished room, deposit deductions or disputes about pre-existing damage.	Attach photos and have both parties confirm the record.
Optional clause
Furniture And Contents	Lists furniture and contents included with the room or shared areas.	Property protection	Bed, mattress, desk, wardrobe, kitchenware or bedding.	Use with an inventory and state responsibility for loss or damage.
Core clause
Keys And Security Devices	Controls issue, use and return of keys, fobs and alarm codes.	Property protection	Lost keys, copied keys, lock changes or unreturned fobs.	Prohibit copying keys and allow reasonable replacement or locksmith costs.
Home Security	Requires the lodger to keep the home secure.	Property protection	Locking doors, closing windows, alarm setting or guest supervision.	State security routines without creating unreasonable restrictions.
Alterations And Decoration	Restricts changes to the room or property.	Property protection	Painting, shelves, picture hooks, locks, fixtures or wall mounting.	Require written consent and address reinstatement costs.
Optional clause
Personal Belongings	Clarifies responsibility for the lodger's own possessions.	Property protection	Theft, accidental loss, storage and belongings left after departure.	Do not exclude liability for landlord negligence where legally prohibited.
Insurance	Explains what insurance is and is not covered by the landlord.	Property protection	Landlord building insurance, lodger contents insurance or accidental damage.	Recommend lodger arranges contents cover if needed.
Core clause
Landlord Notice To End	States how the landlord may terminate the lodger agreement.	Ending the arrangement	Landlord needs room back, relationship breakdown or end of spare room letting.	For excluded occupiers, give reasonable notice often one rental period.
Lodger Notice To Leave	States how the lodger may end the agreement.	Ending the arrangement	Moving out, new job, family reasons or dissatisfaction with accommodation.	State notice period, written form and liability until notice expires.
Reasonable Notice	Defines what notice period is reasonable for the arrangement.	Ending the arrangement	Weekly lodger, monthly lodger or informal licence with no fixed end date.	Often match notice to payment period unless serious breach justifies shorter notice.
Situation-specific clause
Serious Breach Termination	Allows ending the licence quickly for serious misconduct.	Ending the arrangement	Violence, threats, serious damage, illegal activity or major arrears.	Even excluded occupiers should receive notice appropriate to the circumstances.
Expiry Of Fixed Term	Explains what happens when a fixed period ends.	Ending the arrangement	Three-month stay, academic term, internship or temporary relocation.	State whether it ends automatically or continues as a periodic licence.
Core clause
Move-Out Obligations	Sets what the lodger must do when leaving.	Ending the arrangement	Returning keys, removing belongings, cleaning and final inspection.	Link to inventory, deposit return and abandoned goods process.
Situation-specific clause
Belongings Left Behind	Sets how items left after departure will be handled.	Ending the arrangement	Clothes, furniture, documents or bulky items left in the room.	Give written notice before disposal and follow duties for uncollected goods.
Core clause
Leaving After Notice	Explains the lodger must leave when valid notice expires.	Ending the arrangement	Lodger refuses to leave after reasonable notice from a resident landlord.	Excluded lodgers have fewer eviction protections, but force or harassment may be unlawful.
Optional clause
No Harassment Or Unlawful Eviction	Reminds parties not to use harassment, threats or unlawful eviction methods.	General legal terms	Disputes, lock changes, intimidation or pressure to leave early.	Do not draft clauses allowing violence, threats or oppressive conduct.
Licence Fee Review	Sets how and when the licence fee may be increased.	Payment terms	Annual increase, utility cost increases or renewal negotiation.	State notice period, calculation method and right to end if not accepted.
Situation-specific clause
Holding Payment	Records any payment made to reserve the room before move-in.	Payment terms	Room reserved while references are checked or move-in date is agreed.	State whether it is refundable and whether it becomes deposit or first payment.
Right To Rent Checks	Confirms checks of immigration status where required in England.	General legal terms	Lodger agreement for accommodation in England.	Applies in England avoid discriminatory checking practices.
Optional clause
Equality And Non-Discrimination	Requires fair treatment and avoids discriminatory house rules.	General legal terms	Guest rules, pets, religion, disability, sex, race or family circumstances.	Check rules against protected characteristics and reasonable adjustments issues.
Personal Data	Explains how lodger personal information will be used and stored.	General legal terms	References, ID checks, emergency contacts, payment records or right to rent copies.	Keep data secure, proportionate and only as long as needed.
Emergency Contact	Records who may be contacted in an emergency involving the lodger.	General legal terms	Illness, accident, absence, safeguarding concern or serious incident.	Use personal data only for appropriate emergency purposes.
Core clause
Service Of Notices	States how formal notices must be given.	General legal terms	Notice to end, breach warnings, rent changes or deposit deductions.	Allow written delivery, email or text only if reliable and agreed.
Optional clause
Day-To-Day Communications	Sets preferred communication channels for ordinary household matters.	General legal terms	WhatsApp messages, maintenance updates, rota changes or guest requests.	Distinguish informal messages from formal legal notices.
Dispute Resolution	Sets a process for resolving disagreements before escalation.	General legal terms	Deposit deductions, noise complaints, cleaning issues or notice disputes.	Use simple discussion, written complaint and mediation options.
Core clause
Governing Law	States which UK legal system governs the agreement.	General legal terms	Properties in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.	Use the law of the country where the property is located.
Optional clause
Entire Agreement	Confirms the written agreement replaces prior informal discussions.	General legal terms	Avoiding disputes about promises made in viewings or messages.	Do not use to hide misrepresentation or unfair terms.
Core clause
Changes To Agreement	Explains how the agreement may be changed after signing.	General legal terms	Changing fee, notice period, room, services or house rules.	Require written agreement, except reasonable updates to house rules if allowed.
Optional clause
Severance	Keeps the rest of the agreement effective if one term is invalid.	General legal terms	A court finds one clause unenforceable or unfair.	Cannot save a clause that is central and legally defective.
Fair And Reasonable Terms	Confirms terms should be interpreted fairly and transparently.	General legal terms	Consumer-style lodging arrangements with standard form terms.	Avoid hidden, one-sided, excessive or unclear charges and rights.
Situation-specific clause
Guarantor	Makes a third party responsible for specified lodger obligations.	Payment terms	Student lodger, low income applicant or overseas lodger.	Use a separate signed guarantee and define the guaranteed liabilities.
References And Checks	Allows checks before granting or continuing the licence.	General legal terms	Employer reference, previous landlord reference or affordability check.	Handle personal data lawfully and avoid discriminatory screening.
Core clause
House Rules Schedule	Attaches detailed household rules to the agreement.	House rules	Cleaning, guests, noise, laundry, parking, bins and shared spaces.	Keep rules clear, reasonable and consistent with the main agreement.
Optional clause
Rubbish And Recycling	Allocates duties for disposing of waste and recycling properly.	House rules	Bin day, food waste, recycling rules or bulky waste.	Refer to local council collection rules if relevant.
Situation-specific clause
Parking	States whether the lodger may use parking at or near the property.	Occupation rights	Driveway space, permit parking, visitor permits or no parking rights.	Identify space, restrictions, permits and responsibility for fines.
Optional clause
Bicycle And Equipment Storage	Controls storage of bicycles, sports gear or bulky items.	Property protection	Bike in hallway, garage storage, e-bike charging or muddy equipment.	Keep escape routes clear and address charging fire risk.
Situation-specific clause
Garden And Outdoor Areas	Explains whether the lodger may use outdoor spaces.	Occupation rights	Garden use, smoking area, barbecues, guests or storage.	Set limits on access, noise, fires and maintenance responsibilities.
Optional clause
Shared Appliances	Sets rules for using household appliances safely and fairly.	Utilities and services	Cooker, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave or heating controls.	State cleaning duties, damage responsibility and any usage limits.
Heating And Ventilation	Sets expectations for heating use and ventilation to prevent damage.	Utilities and services	Condensation, mould prevention, window opening or thermostat settings.	Do not use to shift landlord repair or habitability duties unfairly.
Pest Prevention	Requires behaviour that reduces pest risks and prompt reporting.	Property protection	Food storage, rubbish, mice, bedbugs or cockroaches.	Allocate costs only where infestation is caused by lodger conduct.
Privacy And Household Confidentiality	Protects privacy of household members and personal information.	House rules	Photos, social media, family information or other residents' privacy.	Do not overreach into lawful personal expression focus on household privacy.
Situation-specific clause
Photography And Filming	Controls recording, filming and posting images inside the home.	House rules	Social media content, video calls, livestreams or filming other residents.	Require consent before recording others or private shared areas.
Core clause
No Lock Changes	Prevents the lodger fitting locks or changing security without consent.	Property protection	Bedroom lock, front door lock, padlocks or smart locks.	Supports lodger status where landlord retains access for genuine reasons.
Optional clause
Landlord Property And Private Areas	Identifies areas or items the lodger must not use.	House rules	Landlord bedroom, office, storage cupboards, personal food or equipment.	List private areas clearly to reduce boundary disputes.
Situation-specific clause
Other Household Members	Acknowledges other people may live in or use the home.	Occupation rights	Family members, partners, children, carers or other lodgers.	Avoid promising sole use of shared areas or fixed household composition.
Multiple Lodgers	Deals with arrangements where more than one lodger lives in the home.	Occupation rights	Two friends sharing, separate rooms, couples or multiple licences.	Clarify whether liability is joint, separate or room-specific.
Core clause
No Room Sharing Without Consent	Stops another person living in the room without agreement.	Occupation rights	Partner moves in, friend stays long-term or informal extra occupier.	Set written consent requirements and possible fee adjustment.
Situation-specific clause
HMO And Licensing Awareness	Flags that licensing rules may apply where multiple people occupy the property.	General legal terms	Several lodgers, mixed households or local additional licensing areas.	Check local authority rules a clause cannot avoid licensing duties.
Optional clause
Rent A Room Scheme	Notes tax treatment may apply where a furnished room is let in the landlord's home.	General legal terms	Landlord receives lodger income from furnished accommodation in their main home.	Do not give tax advice refer landlord to HMRC thresholds and rules.
Situation-specific clause
Mortgage Lease And Insurance Consent	Confirms the landlord should have required permission to take a lodger.	General legal terms	Leasehold flats, mortgaged homes or insurance policy restrictions.	Check mortgage, lease and insurance terms before granting a licence.
Core clause
Access For Repairs And Contractors	Allows reasonable access for maintenance and contractor visits.	Property protection	Boiler repair, leak investigation, window repair or appliance replacement.	Give reasonable notice except in emergencies coordinate with lodger where possible.
Emergency Access	Allows immediate access where needed to protect people or property.	Property protection	Fire, flood, suspected gas leak, welfare concern or break-in.	Define emergencies narrowly and record any emergency entry afterwards.
Optional clause
Services Provided By Landlord	Lists services the landlord provides as part of the licence.	Utilities and services	Cleaning, linen, meals, Wi-Fi, gardening or laundry access.	Specify frequency, standards and whether services can change reasonably.
Situation-specific clause
Meals And Food Provision	States whether meals or food are included.	Utilities and services	Breakfast included, family meals, no food included or shared staples.	Define what is included and address dietary requirements only if agreed.
Optional clause
Temporary Service Interruptions	Explains how short interruptions to services are handled.	Utilities and services	Internet outage, boiler breakdown, water works or power cuts.	Do not exclude landlord responsibility for serious or prolonged failures.
Health And Safety Cooperation	Requires cooperation with reasonable safety measures in the home.	Property protection	Alarm tests, safety checks, safe storage or reporting hazards.	Keep requirements practical and linked to real household risks.
Situation-specific clause
Minimum Age And Capacity	Confirms the lodger has capacity to enter the agreement.	General legal terms	Young lodgers, students or applicants under 18.	Consider guarantor or guardian involvement for under-18 occupiers.
Accessibility Needs	Records agreed practical arrangements for disability or accessibility needs.	General legal terms	Assistance dog, mobility aid storage, bathroom use or communication needs.	Avoid discriminatory restrictions and record agreed reasonable adjustments.
Optional clause
Confidentiality Of Agreement Terms	Discourages unnecessary disclosure of private financial or household terms.	General legal terms	Sharing rent details, household information or private family arrangements.	Do not prevent legal advice, reporting crime or exercising statutory rights.
Core clause
Signatures And Counterparts	Records how the agreement is signed and accepted.	General legal terms	Paper signing, electronic signing or separate signed copies.	Ensure each party receives the final signed version.

What Clauses Should A UK Lodger Agreement Include?

A lodger agreement should clearly show that the occupier is a lodger or licensee, not a tenant with exclusive possession. Core clauses usually cover the room, shared areas, licence fee, deposit, notice, house rules, access, utilities and ending the arrangement.

How Can A Lodger Agreement Avoid Accidentally Creating A Tenancy?

The agreement should avoid giving the lodger exclusive possession of a self-contained dwelling. Clauses should reserve the resident landlord\'s right to enter the room for cleaning, inspection or other genuine purposes, and should describe shared use of facilities such as the kitchen or bathroom.

What Payment And Deposit Terms Are Most Important?

The licence fee clause should state the amount, frequency, due date and payment method. If a deposit is taken, the agreement should explain what it covers, when it will be returned and how deductions are assessed. Lodger deposits are generally not protected by the tenancy deposit scheme unless the arrangement is an assured shorthold tenancy.

How Much Notice Is Needed To End A Lodger Agreement?

A resident landlord normally only needs to give a lodger reasonable notice, often equal to the rent period. A written notice clause reduces disputes by specifying the notice period, method of service and what happens if the lodger does not leave.

Which Clauses Are Especially Useful In Shared Homes?

House rules help manage noise, guests, smoking, pets, cleaning, security and use of shared facilities.
Utilities and services clauses explain what is included in the licence fee and how variable costs are shared.
Property protection clauses cover deposits, damage, keys, safety, inspections and personal belongings.

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FAQs

What clauses should a UK lodger agreement include?

A UK lodger agreement should cover the room, shared areas, rent, deposit, bills, house rules, notice period, access, repairs, guests, and how the arrangement can end.

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What should the rent clause say in a lodger agreement?

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