Tenancies
Secure tenancy
If you are a secure council tenant, you have the right to take in a lodger. You must notify us first.
If you are a secure tenant, download and complete the following notification form. Or you can request a paper copy to be posted to you. Call 01482 300 300.
We will write to you to confirm that we have received your notification and you are then free to take in your lodger.
Find more information about taking in a lodger or subtenant into your home.
Introductory tenancy
If you are an introductory council tenant, you must have the council's written permission to take in a lodger.
It is a condition of your tenancy agreement that you give us the lodger's details. This includes the rooms they will occupy and the rent they will pay.
If you are a demoted or introductory tenant and wish to have a lodger, complete the following form. Or you can request a paper copy to be posted to you. Call 01482 300 300.
We will need to visit you at your property to discuss your request and carry out an inspection. We will write to you to let you know whether the lodger arrangement can take place.
Access the notification and lodger details form.
Access to rooms for lodgers
Lodgers do not normally have exclusive access to any rooms. You will have unrestricted access to the rooms they use. In practice, this is likely to mean that the lodger does not have a lock on the doors of the rooms they use. It also means you are likely to provide some services such as cleaning and laundry. Often, lodgers are provided with meals. Though this may not be the case.