Licence for Student to Occupy a Room in the Landlord’s Home (Term Time only)

This Licence for Student to Occupy a Room in the Landlord’s Home (Term Time only) should be used where a resident Landlord is taking in a student lodger who will live there only during term time.  

If the lodger will be in occupation all year round you should use our other Room Licence.

This Licence has been updated to comply with updating and new legislation which affects landlords and letting agents in England.

When to Use This Licence

This Licence is suitable where the property owner remains living in the property and grants a student the right to occupy a room on a non-exclusive basis, with shared use of facilities such as the kitchen, bathroom, and other common areas.

The Licence permits occupation during term time only. 

Before granting a licence, property owners should:

• Check any mortgage or lease restrictions on taking in a lodger;
• Ensure that the arrangement does not inadvertently create a tenancy.

Legal advice should be obtained if there is any uncertainty.

What This Licence Covers

This Licence includes:

• Details of the parties, the property, the licence fee, and the duration of the arrangement;
• Confirmation that the licence fee is inclusive of Council Tax (however students may qualify for exemption or reduction) but is  exclusive of the lodger paying a contribution towards outgoings;
• Grant of a private bedroom together with shared use of common parts (e.g. kitchen, bathroom, hallways);
• A requirement for the lodger to have a valid right to rent under the Immigration Act 2014;
• Provisions relating to the payment of utilities, with an obligation on the owner to provide relevant billing information;
• Cleaning provisions, confirming that charges for shared areas must be included within the licence fee and that no separate professional cleaning fee can be required;
• Licensor obligations, including compliance with property standards and safety requirements;
• Occupier obligations relating to use of the property, conduct, and maintenance;
• The licence will run for a fixed term (the Licence Period) but can be brought to an end early by either party giving notice as set out in agreement. 

This Licence does not require a deposit. However, if a deposit is taken:

• It is not required to be protected in a tenancy deposit scheme;
• It must comply with the deposit caps under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Optional phrases / clauses are enclosed in square brackets. These should be read carefully and selected so as to be compatible with one another. Unused options should be removed from the document.

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