Renting part of your home
You are a resident landlord if you rent out part of a property which is your only or main home.
Resident landlords range from someone taking a lodger into their family home to someone sharing certain common areas with the tenant but otherwise living separate lives. Although you do not need to register with us if you have more than two lodgers, you need to get a house in multiple occupation license.
Resident landlords and their tenants have certain rights and responsibilities. Tenants generally have common law tenancies if they share facilities such as the kitchen and bathroom with the landlord.
Although they have fewer rights, a court order is required to evict them if they do not want to leave.
Shelter Scotland’s information on sharing with your landlord explains tenant’s rights, responsibilities and ending tenancies. They also provide a model lodger agreement.