Smiley2008
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Hi there! I'm about to let out the 2nd bedroom in my apartment. It's a new situation for me to be in as previous to this I've always been a tenant. Now I own my own place I need some advice about a few things. I hope someone out there can help me.
1. Lease
I've been told that in order to protect both myself and the lodger we should both sign a lease. I found a link to www.topfloor.ie on another thread on this site. It gives a free downloadable standard lease. Is it ok to use something like that? Or do I have to get something drawn up by a solicitor?
2. Rent relief
When I was renting a room myself in the past I claimed rent relief. How do I organise it so my lodger can do the same? Who do I register with?
3. Insurance
My contents insurance covers my own stuff here but I was told it would not cover anything owned by a lodger. Should I advise her to get some sort of insurance herself?
I don't know if these are silly questions or if they should be posted elsewhere, but I hope someone can point me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance.
1. Lease
I've been told that in order to protect both myself and the lodger we should both sign a lease. I found a link to www.topfloor.ie on another thread on this site. It gives a free downloadable standard lease. Is it ok to use something like that? Or do I have to get something drawn up by a solicitor?
2. Rent relief
When I was renting a room myself in the past I claimed rent relief. How do I organise it so my lodger can do the same? Who do I register with?
3. Insurance
My contents insurance covers my own stuff here but I was told it would not cover anything owned by a lodger. Should I advise her to get some sort of insurance herself?
I don't know if these are silly questions or if they should be posted elsewhere, but I hope someone can point me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance.