I have a lovely family as tenants in my rental property. They pay their rent regularly but have asked if they can take a lodger to help out with the rent. The AST says they can with permission from the landlord but my insurance company does not allow subletting. I’ve read a number of discussions on this forum some of which say turn a blind eye. My main worry is that if my tenant left how would I stand if the lodger refused to go at the same time. I would not have a contract with the lodger although my tenant has shown me a document that she intends to use with the lodger. The lodger would pay my tenant not me.
Secondly is there a difference between subletting and having a permitted occupier? I really want to help my tenant but not at my expense. Any help on this matter would be appreciated.