I have a room to rent, what do I need to know.

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Not if this is in the right area.

I've just about to buy a 2 bedroom house and am thinking about renting the second room to someone. Where can I find out about rights for landlords and tenants?
How easy is to get a tenant out if I simply don't like them, I plan on living in the house too. I suppose a month by month rent agreement?

Is there any sort of standard questionnaire that I could get someone to fill out before renting to them?
I realise I should be finding out about people before letting them move in but sometimes things can go wrong.

Aye Bosun

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/owning_a_home/home_owners/rent_a_room_scheme.html

this link should explain it all, good luck!

odds_on

There's a lot that can be said in reply to your request - it could fill a book.

However, check out the "Rent a room scheme"

As a resident landlord you do not have a tenant - you have a lodger or licensee; they have a license from you to live in your house/flat. They have very few rights and can be asked to leave whenever you want - usually seven days notice is the minimum but can be less in serious situations (threatening behaviour etc.)

It is usually best to draw up a set of "house rules" so that both you and the lodger knows what is permitted or not. (e.g. smoking, cleaning responsibilities, guest visits, noise from radio/music players/ TVs etc)

Again, it is best to have a written license agreement between you and the lodger.

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Thanks