Choosing a good lodger

Posted under Advice by Michael

Taking in a lodger not only brings in some extra money, but a good lodger can become a great friend, a pet and child minder and a house sitter when the property owner is away from home.

To attract a good lodge the house should be clean and inviting. Provide good facilities for the lodger’s needs like cooking, entertaining, washing and drying. A comfortable double bed with a warm duvet and privacy! A bath en suit would be very welcome.

The best way to let people know about looking for a lodger is through word of mouth. Try getting local recommendations.
Colleges, universities, hospitals and local employers will have people looking for lodging accommodation. Talk to them and, with their permission, use their notice boards and intranet to advertise.

The last option is the local papers and shops. The screening process will have to be very thorough as the potential lodger will be a stranger.

If on  benefits, it will help to ask advice from the Council before you take in a lodger. For regular and timely payments, collect rent through standing order payments.

Be careful not to discriminate on grounds of
Race and ethnic background
Religion
Sex/gender
Disability
Discrimination against applicants who are financially unstable or are of dubious character is allowed.

Take in happy, hardworking and motivated people. They make the best lodgers.

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