Renting out a room - what do I provide?

JuliusCaesar

I'm thinking of renting out a room in my house.

Obviously I provide a bed, wardrobe and bedside locker. Do I need to provide duvet, sheets? What's the norm? (

I'm seperating, buying OH out, and haven't been in the rental market for 20 years - so any advice is useful!

Thanks

axel rose

I reckon the above along with a mattress protector and a cupboard in the kitchen. Personally I would prefer to use my own bedding.

Firetrap

That sounds about right. I've rented in a few places in my time and I've always provided my own sheets/duvet/pillow. If nothing else, it's more hygienic. The mattress protector sounds like a good idea tbh. Perhaps too a chair wouldn't go astray but it's not a matter of life or death.

matrim

as a renter a chest of drawers is also nice if the room is big enough

Redpunto

I suppose itd look nice if ya went out and got a pillow set and duvet, cheap one from dunnes and keep it in its packaging. That way if the renter has their own you can keep it and if not, then they know it hasnt been used. Cupboard space in the bathroom and kitchen too. A bedside lamp would be good.

JuliusCaesar

Thanks everyone.

The room will take a double bed and a wardrobe OR a single bed, desk, chest of drawers and a wardrobe.

Which should I go for? Any advice? (I really only want one person)

eth0_

A double bed. Most adults won't want to sleep in a single bed.