Taking in logers.

[douggym]

I am thinking of letting one or two small rooms in my house to lodgers. I have never done it before and would like to know of any potential problems or pitfalls.Are there any common problems with taking in lodgers and where can I get advice about it.

[dothawkes31]

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/PIMMANUAL/pim4001.htm

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/mortgages-and-homes/article.html?in_article_id=356554&in_page_id=8 />
http://www.desktoplawyer.co.uk/dtl/index.cfm?event=base:article&node=A76046B76370D76570 />
It's probably a good idea actually.

[pluriel3]

Please, please ignore the advice about not letting the taxman now as they have ways of finding out and you coulld end up with a hefty fine. If you type in 'letting a room' in your search engine there is a site 'primelocation' which has a really useful guide. It is necessary now to have your gas and electricity checked by a registered person and have a certificate. Very important to let your insurer know. There are other sites on the web with good info, even a letting contract. Don't leave it to chance. Most people are really nice on first meeting but it is different when you are sharing a home with them. This used to be a very easy thing to do but it is a minefield now. Read as much as possible and then make your mind up.