Lodger Agreement Template
A lodger agreement is for someone who lives in your home and shares facilities with you. Because the lodger is an excluded occupier, the rules differ significantly from a standard tenancy.
What this lodger agreement covers
- The room and shared facilities
- Rent and any deposit
- House rules and notice
- What's included (bills, cleaning)
- The licence (not tenancy) status
When you need a lodger agreement
- Renting a spare room in your own home
- Taking in a lodger under the Rent a Room scheme
- Sharing your home for income
The legal framework
Understanding the law behind a lodger agreement helps you use it well. Here is the key UK legislation that applies:
Frequently asked questions
Is a lodger the same as a tenant?
No. A lodger who shares living space with the resident landlord is a licensee, not a tenant, with fewer eviction protections.
Do the Renters' Rights Act changes apply to lodgers?
Generally no. Resident landlord arrangements with lodgers fall outside the assured tenancy regime.
How Legal Lift helps
Answer a few plain-English questions and our AI generator produces a tailored lodger agreement, ready to edit, download as PDF or Word. Every template is kept current with UK law, and our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are available if you'd like it reviewed.