Lodger Agreement
A lodger (excluded occupier) agreement for a resident landlord in England who shares living accommodation with the lodger. Because the landlord lives in the same property and shares facilities, the lodger is a licensee — not an assured tenant — so the Renters' Rights Act assured-tenancy rules and section 8 do not apply, and the landlord may end the licence on reasonable notice without a court order. Covers rent, deposit, the Rent-a-Room scheme, house rules, notice, and services.
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What you'll be asked
01Parties & Property
Householder (resident landlord) full name · Property address (your home) · Lodger full name · Room(s) let to the lodger · Shared areas · Is the room furnished?
02Term & Rent
Start date · Term · Initial fixed period · Rent amount (GBP) · Rent is paid · Rent is paid · Are bills and council tax included in the rent? · Which bills are included / excluded · Note the Rent-a-Room tax scheme?
03Deposit & House Rules
Take a deposit? · Deposit (GBP) · Room cleaning responsibility · Are meals provided? · Overnight guests · Smoking · Pets
04Ending the Agreement
Notice period to end the arrangement · Right to Rent check completed?
Frequently asked questions
Is this Lodger Agreement valid under UK law?
Yes. This document is drafted for UK law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 24 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 24 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.