Leasehold
Sub-letting your leasehold flat
You do not need the Council's permission to sub-let your leasehold property.
If you do let sub-let your home, or have bought the property as an investment, you must tell the Council within one calendar month (notice of underletting) and pay a fee to register the underletting.
The Council needs details of:
- the tenancy start date and how long the property will be sublet for
- who is sub-letting the property
- where any correspondence regarding the lease should be sent
If you sub-let your property there are certain clauses of the buildings insurance, which you will no longer be covered by.
You remain responsible for the property and the behaviour of your tenant until you assign the lease.
Notice of underletting
If you want to sub-let your property, please contact the Leasehold Team for further details, or complete the form below.
Being a landlord
If you sub-let your leasehold property this means you are a landlord to your tenant, with legal obligations such as provision of a gas safety certificate.
Your tenant also has legal rights.
If you are thinking of renting your property out you must make sure you know your rights and obligations and those of your tenant.
The following websites offer information on being a landlord.