Lodgers and Subletting

Can I have a lodger?
Can I sublet my property?

Can I have a lodger?

Yes, providing you meet the following;

• you will not have more than the maximum number of people allowed for the property
• the property will be your primary residence

Also, you are responsible for the behaviour of any lodger who lives in the property.

Can I sublet my property?

Secure Tenancy:

• If you are a secure tenant you can ask to sublet part of your property while you live in only part of it
• You must write to us asking for our permission
• You must not sublet until you have received our permission in writing.
• We will not give permission for you to sublet the whole of the property to someone else and live somewhere else.

Introductory and Demoted Tenancy:

You are not allowed to sublet any part of your property.

Illegal Subletting of a Council Property

If you believe a Council property is being sublet illegally please fill out our online Report Sublet Council Property form. All information provided will be held in the strictest of confidence.

Page last reviewed 1 May 2012