Portsmouth Homes has produced a guide to help tenants and leaseholders who wish to rent out a room in their home.
Increased cost of living and changes to benefits may mean that making ends meet will become more difficult, so renting out a room could be an option to give you extra income.
Read this guide to help you with renting out a room in your home (PDF). It offers practical tips including where to find a lodger, what qualities to look for and other useful advice. It also sets out your responsibilities as a landlord and advises what help Portsmouth Homes can provide.
For more information about renting out a room, contact Portsmouth Homes or speak to your area housing office.