A tenant asked if he could bring his 3-year-old daughter to live with him and his wife in shared accommodation, and I declined as I do not have a license to cover children. Moreover, this is specified for professional tenants, not families. Despite this, the tenant proceeded to bring the child into the house, causing other tenants to complain. What are my options?
Your tenancy agreement should give the name of the individual. If you know there are more people 8n your property you have the right to alert the tenant that he or she is breaking the agreement and a removal notice can be issued based on those grounds
I would suggest a s21 notice now before you lose the option. Also serve a s8 under ground 12 in case s21 is scrapped before you get a court hearing.
Your contract should have a guest clause.
Remind him that the family staying is in breach of the guest clause.
If you have an HMO contract does your contract specify single occupation per room ?
I would involve your HMO inspector as they be able to intervene where you are not . At least if you need a s8 you can get the local authority as witnesses .
Make sure you have it documented that you told him that additional occupants were not permitted.
You may end up losing good tenants because of him .
So serve notice asap if he doesn’t cooperate.
Thanks, everyone. Section 21 requires two months’ notice, which means the child will be there for that duration. What if…?