Lodger Agreement

This agreement is made on the last date of the signature below

Between

1. Mr. Vikas Pai of the Property 5, Eastbourne Grove, Bolton, BL1 5TR (the Landlord)
2. _______________ of ___________________________________________ (the Lodger)

Definitions and Interpretations

1. In this agreement the following definitions are used

Agreement The Lodger Agreement and any amendments from time to time
Common Areas The rooms in the Property that the Landlord has agreed can be
used by the Lodger on a shared basis with the Landlord and the
other users living at the Property
Deposit £_____
Early Termination 1 month
Notice
Inventory Bedroom 2 consists of:
a. A double bed with mattress and a duvet
b. Two bedside lamps
c. Built-in wardrobe
d. Chest of Drawers
e. Pendant light
f. Window blinds
Common areas include the hallway and lounge-kitchen
comprising of:
a. Coat hanger
b. Shoe rack
c. Key hanger
d. Dining table – glass top with six chairs
e. Built-in kitchen with fridge/freezer, cooker, hob, oven,
microwave, additional stand-in fridge/freezer, kitchen
utensils and appliances
f. 3 breakfast chairs with breakfast table built-in with sink,
dishwasher and washing machine
g. Wall hung 65” Samsung TV
h. Built-in Velux windows – 2 nos
i. Glass patio doors – 2 nos.
j. 12 spotlights and one wall light
k. 1 armchair
Garden area comprise of:
a. Partial patio area flagged and partial with gravel
b. A wooden garden swing with cover
c. Garden Lights
Front of the house
a. Parking area for two cars on driveway
b. Front Light
The list is not comprehensive and will vary from time to time and
will be updated accordingly
Property 5 Eastbourne Grove Bolton BL1 5TR
 Rent A sum of £_____ payable in advance to be paid on or before
_____ day of the month being paid for the Room and the
amenities
Room The bedroom marked ____ at the Property agreed by the
Landlord will be rented to the Lodger
Services Rent includes the utilities bills for water, sewerage, gas and
electricity
Term A minimum term of 3 months commencing on ______________

2. In this Agreement, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

a. A singular includes a plural and vice-versa;
b. References to clauses, subclauses, schedules or appendices are to clauses,
subclauses, schedules or appendices of this Agreement;
c. The headings and sub-headings do not form part of this agreement
3. If two or more persons are together as the Lodger, their obligations to the Landlord shall be
joint and several;
4. The Landlord includes the successors in the title
5. This Agreement is for the Room in the Property (furnished or unfurnished as identified in the
inventory)
6. Any obligations on the Lodger to do or not to do something includes an obligation on the
Lodger to use their reasonable endeavours to ensure that no other persons does or fails to
do the same thing

Grant of license

7. The Landlord grants and the Lodger accepts a license to occupy the Room at the Property for
the Term at the Rent with the right to use the Common Areas on the terms contained in the
Agreement
8. The Lodger acknowledges that this agreement is an excluded license from the Protection of
Eviction Act 1977 as the Lodger lives in the same dwelling as the Landlord
9. The Lodger accepts that this Agreement does not grant an assured or assured shorthold
tenancy as it is a letting granted by a resident landlord
10. The Agreement is personal to the Lodger
11. The Room is part of the Property with fixtures and fittings as set out in the Inventory
12. The Landlord gives the Lodger (in common with the other occupiers of the Property), the
right to use the Common Areas
13. If the Lodger has the use of the Landlord’s furniture, these are listed on the inventory. The
Lodger will
a. Not damage or remove any of the items in the Inventory from the Property; and
b. Make good all damages and breakages of the items on the Inventory which may
occur during the Term; and
c. Keep the items in the Inventory in clean and good condition

Lodger’s Obligations

14. To pay the Rent and all other sums due under the Agreement (whether formally demanded
or not) clear of all deductions at the agreed times
15. To pay any overdue Rent and other sums due subject to an interest of 6% per annum (above
Bank of England base rate) calculated from the date payment is due upto the date payment
is received by the Landlord
 16. To pay a reasonable and proportionate contribution of all charges of gas, electricity, oil,
water, sewerage or other services used at the Property not included in the Rent
17. To keep inside of the Room clean and in a good condition and not damage the Property or
any part of it;
18. Not to take any lodgers or assign, sublet, charge or part with or share occupation of the
Room or any part of it;
19. To use the Room as single private home and not to carry any trade, profession or business
on or from the Property
20. Not to keep any pets at the Property
21. Not to cause any nuisance to any of the neighbouring properties or to any other person at
the Property
22. Not to use the Room for any immoral or illegal purpose
23. Not to carry out any internal decorations of the premises without previous consent in
writing from the Landlord
24. To report to the Landlord any defect or repairs for which the Landlord is responsible
25. To permit the Landlord at reasonable times to enter and check the condition of the Room
26. The Lodger does not have right to exclude the Landlord from any part of the Property
27. On leaving the Property
a. Give the Landlord a forwarding address
b. Remove all rubbish and personal items from the Property
c. Return all the keys to the Property to the Landlord
28. The Lodger will not have exclusive possession of the Room
29. To keep the bins (red, black, green and beige) at the front of the property before Tuesday
morning for collection. The bins shall not be overfilled or wrongly filled which may attract
any fines for which the Lodger will be fully responsible for payment

Landlord’s Obligations

30. The Landlord will pay the council tax of the Property
31. The Landlord will pay all the utilities bills already included in the Rent
32. The Deposit to be held in an account by the Landlord for the Term as a security against the
Lodger’s failure to pay the Rent and other sums due under the Agreement or non-
performance of the obligations within this Agreement. The deposit will be returned to the
Lodger at the end of the Term less any outstanding Rent or other sums or reasonable
deductions properly made by the Landlord to cover any reasonable costs incurred with
cleaning the Room and/or belongings left behind by the Lodger
33. The Landlord will carry out any repairs or defect to make the stay in the Room and at the
Property convenient for the Lodger during the Term

Termination

34. The agreement will end at the end of the Term or earlier in accordance with the clauses
below
35. Either the Landlord or the Lodger may anytime during the Term terminate this Agreement
by giving to the other Early Termination Notice either in writing or verbally. On expiry of the
notice, this Agreement will end
36. If the Lodger breaches any of the Lodger’s obligations contained in the section above, the
Landlord may at any time during the Term terminate the Agreement by giving the Lodger
one week notice. On expiry of the notice, this Agreement will end
37. Termination under this clause will end the Agreement with no further liability for either
party save for the existing breaches

Vikas Pai (The Landlord) Signature Date

_____________ (The Lodger) Signature Date