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Rules & law

Lodger or tenant? What gov.uk says about renting out a room in your home (England)

Renting out a spare room in the home you live in is treated differently from letting a flat you don't. The difference matters for notice, for deposits and for tax. Here is what gov.uk actually says, and where to read it.5 min read31 October 2026
Rules & law

England's new tenancy rules, and the statement you hand over first

On 1 May 2026, letting a home in England changed shape: no end dates, no section 21, and a written statement the landlord must give before the tenancy starts.15 min read19 September 2026
Rules & law

The 90-night rule, and the year it finally starts to bite

If you let a London home on Airbnb, there is a number you are already counting whether you know it or not. Here is what the law actually says, checked against the legislation itself.8 min read31 August 2026

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