Comments on: If I rent a flat can I sub let a room without telling the landlord?

By: Susan T

Susan T — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:25:14 +0000

Probably you do. have a look at the terms of your tenancy.

By: I_Love_McRedneck

I_Love_McRedneck — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:38:42 +0000

Sometimes houses are limited to a certain number of people based on city ordinances, etc. Sometimes landlords also specify how many people are to be living there.
Your landlord isn’t going to have a problem with you renting out a room if he thinks that’s the only way you can make your rent. Be honest, it’ll work in your favor.

By: Green Eyes

Green Eyes — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:45:23 +0000

In my personal opinion, I don’t see what harm it would be to just look at it as a room-mate who is helping you with your finances, you don’t have to tell your land-lord that you are sub-letting a room. He’s just a room-mate. Unless the land-lord lives above you or below you and can hear and watch every move you make, but then again I don’t see what harm it would do if you did tell your landlord; I’m sure he wouldn’t raise your rent or anything like that, but do read your lease to be sure you are not going against policy to cover your A_ _!

By: Lightning

Lightning — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:48:21 +0000

Even if you are allowed to I can tell you from experience don’t do it.
You decided to live alone for a reason. If you can’t do it cos of finance move to a smaller place. If you want company move into a house with people you know. Taking a tenant living with you is pot luck. if you are used to your own space and creature comforts it can be a nightmare.

By: Robin Hood

Robin Hood — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:11:00 +0000

That is illegal

By: amsterdam

amsterdam — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:55:11 +0000

No. The Tenancy Agreement you will be required to sign expressly forbids it.

By: DANIEL O

DANIEL O — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:03:20 +0000

your stealing if you dont tell

By: Barbie V

Barbie V — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:39:18 +0000

N o it is illegal

By: paris h

paris h — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:34:41 +0000

You really can’t, but just add the person to your lease as a family member and don’t let the landlord know your sub-let the room out.

By: granmomi21

granmomi21 — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:49:01 +0000

Check the lease or just ask the land lord. They usually dont care. Just make sure its some one you trust, Even a subletter has to be evicted. If they know theire rights, then they know you cant just tell them to leave. If they were an ass, youd have to do it leagelly! Other wise known as “squatters”