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Room Rental Agreement

A completed room-rental agreement distinguishing a lodger licence from a tenancy, with shared facilities, rent, deposit, house rules and notice.

Jurisdiction: England and Wales - completed fictional worked example

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# ROOM RENTAL AGREEMENT

Date: 6 January 2030

Parties: James Holloway and Aisha Khan

## 1. Parties and purpose

James Holloway of 19 Willow Crescent, Bristol BS7 9LA (Resident Owner) grants Aisha Khan of 4 Park Road, Bristol BS2 8QF (Occupier) permission to occupy the furnished rear bedroom and share the kitchen, sitting room and bathroom at 19 Willow Crescent from 1 February 2030.

## 2. Scope, price and subject

The parties intend a lodger licence because James lives in the property and shares living accommodation; this document is not intended to grant exclusive possession or create an assured tenancy. A court may re-characterise occupation according to the facts, and mandatory housing law prevails over that label.

## 3. Operating duties

Rent is £725 per calendar month including council tax, broadband, gas, electricity and water, payable by standing order on the first day. A £725 deposit is held and returned within 14 days after departure less itemised damage or unpaid sums, allowing for fair wear. A room inventory is signed at move-in.

## 4. Rights, records and compliance

Aisha may use the room as her home, keep one named guest overnight with notice and use shared areas considerately. No business customers, smoking, short-term letting, unlawful activity or additional occupant is permitted. James gives at least 24 hours' notice for non-emergency entry to the room and respects quiet enjoyment.

## 5. Term, ending and remedies

James maintains the structure, heating, smoke alarms and supplied furniture; Aisha keeps her room clean, reports defects and does not alter locks. Both follow fire-safety and house rules, keep keys secure and handle personal data only for management. James will not discriminate in managing the arrangement.

## 6. Liability and reservations

Either party may end the licence on four weeks' written notice, or immediately for serious violence, serious nuisance, non-payment or a material safety risk, subject to any required court process and protection from unlawful eviction. On ending, Aisha returns keys, removes belongings and pays rent to the end of notice.

## 7. Governing law and signatures

England and Wales law governs and its courts have jurisdiction. James and Aisha sign on 6 January 2030 after receiving the inventory, house rules and deposit terms. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 and non-excludable statutory protections remain effective where applicable.

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