Your Tenancy

Lodgers

A lodger is another person living in your home who isn’t named in your tenancy agreement.

If you are a secure tenant, you may take in lodgers. If you take in lodgers, you must inform us first and you must not overcrowd your home.

There are a few things you need to know about taking in lodgers: 
•    Your benefits may be reduced 
•    Your lodger will have no security of tenure, and we will not normally re-house your lodger if you want them to leave 
•    If you want your lodger to leave, we will not act on your behalf, and you should not evict a lodger without getting legal advice