If you want to earn some extra household income by taking in a lodger, use this Lodger Agreement to protect yourself and your property. This Lodger Agreement has been endorsed by the NLA (National Landlords Association), and approved by Anthony Gold Solicitors, leading experts in Landlord and Tenant Law...so you can be sure that it's legally binding and up to date. A Lodger Agreement is used when a homeowner or a tenant of furnished property wants to rent a room and share common parts of the property (e.g. bathroom, toilet, kitchen and sitting room) with the lodger or lodgers. This Lodger Agreement can be used by both homeowners and tenants taking in lodgers but tenants are advised to check that their tenancy agreement does not prevent them from taking in lodgers. It's best to get an agreement in writing because you then have a record of what has been agreed should a dispute arise. If you want to rent out a room in your flat or house and make use of the government s tax-free rent allowance under the Rent a Room scheme, the property must be your main or principal home. The pack contains two copies of the Lodger Agreement for England, Wales and Scotland, plus a 16-page Guidance Booklet with background information and advice, and a completed example to help you complete your agreement. The agreement covers: details of the rent amount and frequency of rent payments; lodger's obligation to make proportionate contribution to the payment of utility bills; deposit amount; lodger's obligation to keep their room (and shared areas) in good condition; lodger's obligation to not keep pets; details of the parts of the property that the lodger can use (e.g. garden and kitchen); details of the services the landlord will provide (e.g. cleaning and laundry), if any; the term of the agreement and the possibility of terminating the lodger agreement early.