
When I mean disappearing lodger, I don’t mean one who fades away like the Cheshire Cat! I mean the tenant who just goes off and never comes back. Generally owing you rent. I had an email from a reader about this just the other day, who said, quite rightly that this is not covered in [...]
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I am pleased to announce the opening of the Lodger Landlord Shop! This is a separate part of the site where you can purchase documents, forms and letters. At present the only items there are a lodger agreement and a letter of authority. Although these are arguably two of the most important documents you will need. [...]
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Documents and record keeping Although not yet as bad as tenancies, there can still be quite a lot of paperwork involved in renting out a room. It is possible to do things just on a handshake, but this is not really recommended. This is probably a good place to list all the paperwork which could [...]
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