If she leaves and he doesn’t then tenant is liable for the rent so it might be important to make sure permitted occupier is recognised by both parties. I wonder if something written is better than verbal in case there is a dispute.
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You could make it verbal. I think Id probably write to the tenant something along the lines of: “As discussed, I am content for you to allow Mr X Y to share the use of the property Z with you as a permitted occupier for a period of your choosing but subject to the requirement that you are also living at the property. Mr X Y will not be permitted to pay rent and will not acquire any tenancy rights.”
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The government blurb says a tenant who isn’t named on the tenancy agreement.
If they are not named, would this make them a permitted occupier by default?
It might just be the government website wording, calling everyone tenants.
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Anyone living at a rented property, whether tenant, licensee, lodger, permitted occupier or long term house guest needs a right to rent in the UK.
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Is the LL liable if any tenant moves someone in who hasnt been checked, and how could the LL control this, you cant stop people from moving lovers ect in
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If the landlord knows about it and permits it, it could still be a criminal act.
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