Lodger Agreement (Excluded Occupier)
For a homeowner taking a lodger under the Rent-a-Room scheme. Excluded occupier, simpler eviction route.
Key facts
- Document: Lodger Agreement (Excluded Occupier) (LS-E-003), England only.
- Drafted against: Protection from Eviction Act 1977 s.3A.
- Price: £19, one-off. No subscription.
- Format: editable DOCX and typeset PDF, instant download.
- Last reviewed: 18 June 2026 by Richard Wood.
- Guarantee: 14-day money-back before you download. Preview the pages first.
- Not legal advice. LetSafe UK is not a firm of solicitors.
Rendered from lodger-agreement.pdf, the file in your download. Watermark removed on purchase.
- DOCX + PDF
- Rent-a-Room £7,500 guidance
- House rules schedule
Drafted and checked against: Protection from Eviction Act 1977 s.3A. Held on our regulation-currency register; when the underlying law moves, the template is revised and buyers are notified.
Homeowners letting a spare room in their own home.
Reviewed against: Protection from Eviction Act 1977 s.3A
Applies in England. Each file carries a dated footer so you can prove currency.
Questions about this template
Is this template legally binding?+
The template produces a document that, once completed and signed by the parties, has the same legal effect as any written agreement. LetSafe UK provides self-help templates, not legal advice, for advice on your specific circumstances, consult a regulated solicitor.
Does this work from 1 May 2026?+
Yes. The Lodger Agreement (Excluded Occupier) is aligned with the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 s.3A and is designed to be lawfully granted on or after the Renters' Rights Act 2025 Phase 1 commencement.
What format is the download?+
You receive an editable Microsoft Word (DOCX) file and a typeset PDF immediately after payment. You can fill the DOCX in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.
Can I use this template again for another property?+
Yes, the template is licensed for unlimited use by a single private landlord across your own portfolio. It is not licensed for resale or for use by letting agents acting for third parties.
What if the regulation changes?+
Free updates are included for as long as your account exists. We maintain a regulation-currency register and re-issue the template when the underlying law moves, and you get the updated version free via your account.
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