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Renting from a Resident Landlord

A resident landlord is landlord who rents out part of their own home, such as a spare bedroom to a lodger.  Generally the landlord will share some facilities or space with their lodger such as a kitchen or bathroom.

If you are living with a resident landlord, you will be an excluded occupier, and not a tenant.  This means that you have limited rights and can be evicted with 'reasonable notice' and without a court order.

More information about renting from a resident landlord can be found at:

Lodgers - Shelter England

If you are interested in becoming a resident landlord, more information is available at:

Rent a room in your home: The Rent a Room Scheme - GOV.UK