Bats in the belfry, windows are jammed - London flat renting, deposits & landlords

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Howard in reply to @Tenderloin

My GF is going to move in with me for 3/4 months whilst we wait to buy. She won't be registered at the flat or have a key etc. The landlord wants me to pay an extra £300 per month for this. The apartment is 5 beds but only 4 rooms are let (4 tenants). I know there are restrictions between 4 and 5 bed houses (fire doors etc) but as she will just be living with me, is it not my choice?

What does the contract say about moving other people in? The landlord has a right to know because a) they are unreferenced and b) cause additional wear and tear, c) impact on other tenants. Not sure about the £300, but they could justify it on the grounds that it covers them against the increased risk of the other tenants leaving because of the increased demands on shared facilities.

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Tenderloin in reply to @Howard

a) I understand but I would be paying rent and she wont have a key or be registered at the address, so I would be liable for anything.
b) I accpet this but have offered to get a cleaner in twice a week, rather than once currently.
c) Other tenants are all our friends and we're just about to renew contract

He argues that he could rent the place out for more as a 5 bed - but he'd have to put a bunch of money into the house to make it legal, I think. There would be more wear and tear on the place as well.

I'll check the contract.

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