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Can I Sublet My Rented Home?
When subletting is allowed, the risks of unauthorized subletting, and alternatives like taking in a lodger.
8 min read readLast updated: 1 March 2024
Subletting without permission can have serious consequences, including eviction. Always check your tenancy agreement and get written permission.
What Counts as Subletting
- Letting someone else live in the property and collecting rent from them
- Renting out a room while you're away
- Airbnb or short-term lets usually count
Consequences of Unauthorised Subletting
- Breach of tenancy - grounds for eviction
- May be required to repay any profit made
- Social housing: can be a criminal offence
- Could affect future references
Social housing tenants who sublet can face criminal prosecution and be required to repay any profit.
Taking in a Lodger
Taking in a lodger is different from subletting:
- A lodger shares your home with you
- You remain living there as your main home
- Still need landlord permission in most cases
- Check your tenancy agreement
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