What should I do if I Have Issues with my lodger?

If you’re experiencing issues with your lodger, try talking to them first. If that doesn’t work, the next best step is to write a letter voicing your concerns and asking them to change their behaviour. Don’t threaten them, and keep a copy of what you’ve written.

Do you have to give reasonable notice to a lodger?

If the agreement doesn’t say how much notice is required, it will depend on whether you have an excluded tenancy or an excluded licence. As a lodger, you are likely to have a licence, which means that you must give ‘reasonable’ notice. There are no set rules about what is reasonable. Did this advice help? Why wasn’t this advice helpful?

Is it easy to evict a problematic lodger?

Unfortunately dealing with problematic lodgers is always the risk when becoming a landlord. It can be an incredibly difficult time. But comparatively (compared to evicting a ‘tenant’), evicting a lodger is generally a lot quicker and easier.

Do you have to pay for meals if you are a lodger?

However, this doesn’t apply if you pay for meals as part of your rent – this is known as paying ‘board’. If you don’t pay rent weekly or don’t have a rent book, it’s best to keep proof of your rent payments – for example, bank statements or receipts. As a lodger, you’re likely to have a licence agreement.

If you’re experiencing issues with your lodger, try talking to them first. If that doesn’t work, the next best step is to write a letter voicing your concerns and asking them to change their behaviour. Don’t threaten them, and keep a copy of what you’ve written.

If the agreement doesn’t say how much notice is required, it will depend on whether you have an excluded tenancy or an excluded licence. As a lodger, you are likely to have a licence, which means that you must give ‘reasonable’ notice. There are no set rules about what is reasonable. Did this advice help? Why wasn’t this advice helpful?

Why are there issues between live in landlord and lodger?

Issues can arise between live-in landlords and lodgers due to a number of reasons. Sometimes it is due to a clash of lifestyles, for example, if the lodger enjoys playing loud music or is a ‘night owl’. In the event of the lodger causing distress to the landlord or anyone else in the household, the landlord should:

What does it mean to have a lodger in Your House?

A lodger is someone who lives with you as part of your household sharing some of your accommodation, such as the bathroom or kitchen. They may have their ‘own’ room, but they live in your home with your permission and don’t have the right to exclude you from their room or any part of your home.