Quote by natandh
Hi hunni
My best mate has a lodger but he was fortunate that he was a mate of his beforehand so he knew him. All I can suggest is make the house rules on your terms and make sure they accept them before they move in. It's your home after all.
By the way, I'm all packed so could I have a south facing room with an adjoining door to yours please? :twisted: :rose:
Having the key cut as I type
I knew this was the right place to come to for advice!
I was wondering about security, bonds and references that kind of thing. Is it best to have a writen contract, go through an adgent or advertise privately?
thanks for the help guys, appreciate it!
H.x
Natandh,
You'd be best off seeing a solicitor before you go too far. Definitely get references if you don't personally know a prospective lodger but you really do need to set up a proper tenancy agreement. Although it's not cheap to do that it isn't a huge amount and it certainly saves a lot of time, money and hassle if things go pear shaped. The alternative is to go through a property agent but to be honest they're more interested in letting houses rather than rooms. They make more money that way.
Good luck with whatever you do but please please please be careful. I know plenty of people who've been stung letting out a room to help out with the bills.
:dunno: :dunno: 
