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HOUSING SERVICES

Tel: 08450 450 051

Mon - Sat: 8.00am - 8.00pm (except Bank Holidays)
Fax: 01954 713148
Email: duty.housing@scambs.gov.uk

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Lodgers

A tenant has the right to take in lodgers. A lodger is someone who lives in their home but doesn't have exclusive rights to anyone part of it. They may get some sort of service from them such as cooking or cleaning.

A tenant also has the right to sub-let, but only if they get the Council's agreement in writing first. Sub-letting means that someone pays them rent to have exclusive right to part of their home. They will usually do their own cooking and cleaning.

A tenant must not take a lodger or sub-let if this would overcrowd the property.

• The tenant cannot sub-let the whole of their property

What do I do if I want to have a lodger or sub-let part of my property?
You must complete notification of taking on a lodger form and return it to housing services.

What happens next?

Housing services will reply within 14 days from receipt of your form informing you of their decision if they are in agreement with this. If you are not happy with the decision you have the right to appeal within 28 days of receipt of notification.

See your Tenancy Agreement for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I take in a lodger or sub-let part of my property will this affect my Housing Benefit?
This may do, you should contact the Housing Benefits department for advice.

My lodger or person sub-letting from me will not pay the rent, what should I do?
This is your responsibility, however the Housing Advice team may be able to help you. It may be worth contacting the Citizens Advice Bureau (This link will open in a new window) for further advice.

My lodger or person sub-letting from me will not hand their key back, will the housing services team change the locks for me?
No, the keys are your responsibility and it is up to you to change the locks. You can obtain further advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau (This link will open in a new window).

Am I responsible for the actions of my lodger or the person sub-letting from me?
Yes, as a Council tenant you are responsible for all people within your home. Your tenancy agreement provides more information if you would like it.