Boyfriend as Permitted Occupier?
We are about to renew the tenancy agreement (AST) with our existing tenant. She would like to have her boyfriend move in with her.
The boyfriend is a student and would not be able to pay the rent and, therefore, would fail the financial part of the referencing - she would continue to pay the rent herself. Is it better to list him as a tenant or a permitted occupier?
I want to avoid a scenario where the tenant moves out; the boyfriend stays behind, cannot pay the rent, and then is protected by tenancy laws. Therefore, I thought a permitted occupier would be better.
I appreciate any help you can provide.
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