Lodger Agreement

Lodger Agreement
This forms a licence agreement for the letting of a room in the home of the landlord where bathroom, toilet and/or cooking facilities are shared with landlord or landlord's family. If there is more than one Landlord or Licensee (Lodger) the singular also means the plural.

For ENGLAND and WALES only.

This Agreement does not grant a tenancy, merely a licence to occupy and is excluded under Section 3A(2) of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.
The Particulars
Landlord

First Name Last Name
Second Landlord (if applicable)

First Name Last Name
E-mail
Licensee (hereafter referred to as "the Lodger")

First Name Last Name
Second Licensee - if applicable (hereinafter referred to as "the Lodger")

First Name Last Name
E-mail
Address where room is let (hereafter referred to as "the Property")

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Date of agreement

Month Day Year
Rent
The first rent payment will be due on (date):

Month Day Year
Then in advance each:

Month Week If the rent is payable weekly, the Landlord agrees to provide the Lodger with a rent book in paper format as required by law.
Term

Indefinite (simply rolling from month to month or week to week, until either party ends Agreement) 6 months fixed term 3 months fixed term 12 months fixed term
NB notice can normally only be given during a fixed term on the grounds of a breach of the Agreement or unreasonable behaviour by either party. With no proveable ground, rent remains payable if the Lodger leaves early, for the remainder of the fixed term, or until the Landlord finds another Lodger. The Landlord may also claim their reasonable costs for finding another lodger. If the Landlord ends the Agreement early without reason and without the Lodger realeasing them, the Lodger can claim any reasonable expenses they have incurred in finding new accommodation and storing their possessions.

This does not prevent the Landlord and Lodger ending the rental Agreement early by mutual agreement.

If the Agreement will run for a fixed term, it is advisable to use the break clause below which gives either party a one off opportunity to break the Agreement, usually at the midpoint of the fixed term.

At the end of the fixed term, either party may end the Agreement by giving one months notice expiring the last day of the fixed term. If the Agreement continues after the fixed term without being replaced by a new agreement, either party may simply end the Agreement at any point by serving one months written notice if rent paid monthly, or one weeks notice if rent paid weekly.
Break Clause (if applicable - cross through if not being used)

If there is a fixed term of more than a month, either the Landlord or the Lodger may have one chance to end the licence agreement during the fixed term by giving the other party one month's notice in writing to expire the day before the midpoint of the licence.
A Deposit of £:
is payable by the date the lodger moves in. This deposit will be returned at the end of the agreement, minus any reasonable deductions for costs incurred beyond fair wear and tear and the agreed use of the property. The deposit is for the purpose of payment for any damage caused the lodger or his/her visitors.
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The Lodger Agrees as Follows:
(5) The Lodger will set up a standing order in the Landlord's favour to pay the rent on or before each due date, or will pay rent on time using any other method agreed with the Landlord.

(6) To pay the rent on time when due. If arrears are run up, to pay interest up to 8% imposed by the Landlord. Not to use the deposit to pay rent at any time.

(7) Not to allow overnight guests without the prior permission of the Landlord, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld

(8) To clean the room and shared areas as agreed with the Landlord.

(9) To take care of the room and shared areas and to keep the room and shared areas clean and tidy.

(10) Not to do or allow visitors to do anything that is likely to cause a nuisance or annoyance to the Landlord or his/her household or visitors.

(11) Not to keep a bird or animal on the premises without the permission of the Landlord, such permission not to be unreasonablly withheld.

(12) The Lodger will take out tenant's insurance to insure his/her own belongings kept on the premises.

(13) To only use the room and the shared facilities in the manner and times agreed with the Landlord.

(14) To use shared utilities (gas, electricity and water and broadband) responsibly.

(15) Not to use the Landlord's landline phone or broadband without permission, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld.

(16) Not to use the Landlord's food, drink or other possessions without permission.

(17) Not to take illegal or intoxicating drugs on the Property, or drink alcohol to excess.

(18) Not to smoke or allow visitors to smoke anywhere on the Property without the Landlord's permission.

(19) Not to assign (transfer) the licence to occupy to anyone else without the Landlord's express written permission.

(20) Not to sublet any part of the Property at any time.

(21) At the end of the Agreement, to return the keys, the room, and the rest of the property and its contents in the same condition it was in at the start of the Agreement, allowing for fair wear and tear. The Lodger gives permission for reasonable deductions to be taken from the Deposit to pay for any damage or replacements, including changing locks if keys are not returned.
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The Landlord's Obligations
(22) The Landlord will respect the Lodger's privacy at all times.

(23) The Landlord will respect and take care of the Lodger's possessions in both the shared areas and the room.

(24) Provided the Lodger is following the pre-agreed House Rules and paying the rent on time, the Landlord will allow the Lodger to use and enjoy the property without interference from the Landlord or his/her household and visitors.

(25) Not to do or allow the Landlord's household or visitors to do anything that is likely to cause a nuisance or annoyance to the Lodger or his/her visitors.

(26) To maintain the property in a reasonable habitable and safe condition.

(27) To abide by the Landlord's legal safety obligations.

(28) To obtain permission from and and inform all interested parties such as mortgage provider, insurer, landlord or freeholder and local authority before the Agreement begins.

(29) To keep any deposit from the Lodger in a separate account and to return any unused deposit within 10 working days after the Agreement has ended and the Lodger has vacated.

(30) Utilities (gas, electricity or water): to charge the Lodger no more than any excess units he/she has used as per the meter readings or failing that, the bill from the utility provider, including the VAT added by the provider EXCEPT a proportionate share of any Green Deal finance costs passed on by the Landlord.

(31) To warn the Lodger before the Agreement is signed if any Green Deal Finance costs are to be passed on to the Lodger.

(32) Not to pass charges to Lodger for use of the Landlord's broadband or landline phone if the Lodger doesn't use these.
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Notice and at the End of the Agreement
(33) Notice by either the Landlord or the Lodger can only be given during a fixed term if there are grounds such as unreasonable behaviour, rent arrears or failure to keep the Property in a reasonable condition.

Where notice is being given on grounds, a month's notice will be given UNLESS there has been a serious misdemeanor on the part of the other party, in which case notice can be as short as the circumstances demand.

(34) Outside of a fixed term, notice will be given in writing by the Landlord or the Lodger.

Where rent is paid monthly, this will be at least one month's notice.

Where rent is paid weekly, this will be at least one week's notice.

(35) Once the notice period has expired, or the Lodger has abandoned the property, the Landlord has the right to change the locks and to call the police to have the former Lodger evicted.

(36) The Landlord will take care of any possesions left by the Lodger and will give the former Lodger 14 days to collect these before dispossing of them. If any of the Lodger's possessions are sold, the Lodger shall be entitled to the proceeds, minus any reasonable costs the Landlord has incurred including rent arrears and damage to the property.
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If you want to add additional house rules, tick below:

See attached sheet for additional house rules.
Signed as an Agreement by the Landlord
Date
Signed as an Agreement by the Lodger
Date
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