To ensure your tenancy remains compliant and your household is protected, please keep the following two rules in mind:
1. All adults must be named on the Tenancy Agreement
By law, any individual over the age of 18 who resides in the property as their primary residence must be officially named on the tenancy agreement.
Naming all adult occupants ensures that everyone has clear legal rights and responsibilities. If someone moves in without being added to the agreement, it may constitute a breach of your tenancy terms. If you wish to add someone to your household, please contact us to begin the referencing and amendment process.
2. The "Rule of Three" for unrelated individuals
For standard residential tenancy agreements, there is a limit on household composition: no more than three unrelated individuals may occupy the property at any one time.
Who counts as "related"? Generally, this includes family members, spouses, or civil partners.
Why does this rule exist? When three or more unrelated people live together, the property may be legally classified as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). HMOs are subject to different licensing requirements, safety regulations, and insurance policies than standard residential tenancies.