As a landlord who would I need to talk with all members there or only one person who acts on behalf of the rest of the tenents? Would it affect any possible eviction in the future if only one person is named on the agreement and the rest aren't? Do the bills/council tax have to be in one person's name?
2007-01-21 22:30:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
As a Landlord, I try to talk to ALL the tenants if I can, The agreement need only be in one name, as is the council tax. It's best to see the tenants in their own homes, as it gives you a chance to sus them out. I would recommend using an Agent, I have let property many times, but find that an Agent can acquire more information than I can, for example, Employers will talk to an Agent more readily than you, they don't know who you are and will withhold information, also the councils and other authorities, benefits agencies etc, will not talk to you at all. So get an Agent, they will also help with Shorthold Tenancy agreements, and work out worth their wile in the long run, There are two types of arrangement, one where you do all of the repairs etc, or one where the Agent will arrange them for you, this obviously costs you more, Good Luck with your tenants! hope all goes well. P.S. If you are letting to Students or the like get all the names on the agreement, but if it's long term, doesn't matter.
2007-01-21 22:44:40 · answer #1 · answered by Greybeard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm in australia and you can put the lease in just one persons name but you must write down all the names of the people living there. But beware of people that don't pay rent and skip out on you, leaving the responsibilty of the rent squarely in your hands. It's better to just have the lease in everybodies name but tell the real estate only one person will be acting on behalf of the household, that way you can't be left high and dry with the $ and it can also cover any damage not made by you. As for the bills i think they can be in one or two names but again don't get caught out, best to have everyone responsible for the finacial issues in the house.
2007-01-22 06:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by ahsatin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, your rental lease agreement should set some conditions regarding occupancy and guest as well as sub-leasing. If your renting to someone who in turn has several others living with them on a permanent basis chances they are trashing your property. The rental agreement is between you and the person who signed the rental agreement. In addition there is most likely zoning laws regarding the number of persons who can occupy a dwelling which you may want to check into. Sounds like you are renting to illegals which is another thing you should check into. All in all you may want to review your lease agreement and consult with an attorney.
2007-01-22 07:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by wph00 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've always made sure all persons are advised as that way they can't blame one another for a lack of communication. As for agreements I insist anyone and all sign an agreement. As for the bills you can be a bit crafty there and inform the c'tax people on their behalf, mind you if they don't pay it it's them the c'tax chase not you.
2007-01-22 06:39:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Council tax has to be in the name of all the residents - and it's their responsibility to sort it out.
You really need to have a contract with everybody living there, not just a representative as everyone would be legally responsible for paying the rent to you.
As for the bills - it's up to the tenants. At my last place we all had our names on every bill - but it doesn't have to be shared.
2007-01-22 06:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to have details of everyone living there by law. It's perfectly legal to have a representative of the others (parent or gaurdian) but for tax reasons they need to be declared.
For example, if only one person is registered at the address, they will become eligable for reduced council tax, although they're not entitled to it.
They also need to be registered for the electoral roll.
2007-01-22 06:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by Steven N 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All adult persons living in a house need to be included, however, only one needs to be present to discuss something. Eviction needs paperwork, and for tenants to protect themselves they need to all be listed on agreement as tenants or you have the right to remove them--they are squatters.
2007-01-22 06:38:25 · answer #7 · answered by prairiegurrl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All of the names have to be on the tenancy agreement, as they are jointly and severley liable.
2007-01-22 06:44:35 · answer #8 · answered by New Shores 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋