March, 2023
Let’s look at some questions to consider if you’re a landlord with tenants working from home (WFH).
Could tenants WFH affect your tenancy agreement?
Broadly, the answer to this question is ‘no’.
However, there’s a difference between working from home for a job and running a business from a rented property.
Speak to us if you need more information about this subject.
Should you ask tenants if they plan to work from your property?
There’s no reason why not. It’s always best to know what’s going on in your rental accommodation.
Should you always allow tenants to WFH?
Most landlords would argue that their rent won’t be paid if their tenant doesn’t work, so the simple answer to this is ‘yes’.
Red flags to watch out for:
- Is your tenant using the property more for commercial purposes than residential?
- Are neighbours being affected by noise, traffic or anything else caused by the tenant’s business?
- Are customers attending the premises?
To find out more about the do’s and don’ts of tenants WFH, speak to our lettings team today.
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