Can I sub-let my flat?

You can sub-let your home. If you wish to do so you must ask the Trust for written permission before any renting takes place. Non-residence of the principle leaseholder could affect risk assessment for insurance purposes. Currently, there is no excess on the policy for sub-letting - but if any action by your tenant leads to an increased premium, you would bear the full cost of the excess.

You will also be required to provide an address to which future correspondence could be sent. As the owner of the flat, it is your responsibility, not the tenant to whom you sub-let, to ensure payment of any insurance, ground rents and service charges.

Consultation for matters affecting major repairs, improvement works and the provision of services is important and a right you are entitled to. It is important that we have a forwarding address to send you this information. You would still be liable to pay for your share of any such cost even if you are sub-letting. It will be your responsibility to ensure that any tenant you rent your home to abide by the occupation covenants contained in your lease. In particular, excessive noise or nuisance by your nominated tenant could, in extreme cases, lead to forfeiture by you of your flat.