Jump to Share article Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Email Share link via email Jump to heading These fact sheets only contain general information. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for legal advice. Shared Tenancies Sometimes people choose to rent a property with others and share rent. This might be as co-tenants, sub-tenants or as a boarder or lodger. This fact sheet provides information on these categories, your legal rights and responsibilities and how to get further legal advice. Boarders and Lodgers Boarder and lodgers are a type of renter who pay rent for the right to live in a property but are not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act 1987. There are rights under common law. Questions might arise about the type of agreement you have, how to resolve disputes with your landlord and or how such agreements might end. This fact sheet explains how to seek further legal help if you are unsure about your situation.
