A lodger is someone who lives with you in your home, pays you money for this, and does not have exclusive use of any rooms.
Who can use this service?
This form is for Lambeth Housing tenants only.
What you need to know...
You may allow anyone to lodge in your home, if you first get our written permission.
We would usually only refuse permission if having a lodger would result in your home being overcrowded.
A lodger can't be included on your tenancy agreement but having one may affect your Housing Benefit entitlements.
If you want to take in a lodger, you need to do the following:
- Fill in the lodger permission form.
- If you get Housing Benefit it may affect the amount of benefit you are entitled to, so tell the Housing Benefit team.
- If you get Council Tax single person discount remove it.
- Make sure you know about your rights and those of lodgers.
Find out more about lodgers on the Shelter website
Do it online
Get permission to take in a lodger
Next steps
We aim to get back to you within 10 working days.
We'll need to check the number and size of the bedrooms you have. We'll also check who is recorded as living with you to ensure your home won't become overcrowded by having a lodger.
The process may be delayed if we don't have up-to-date details of who lives in your home.