Rent to Rent
Rent to Rent is an arrangement where an individual or company rents a property from the owner and then rents it out to other occupiers, usually at a higher overall rent. The middle party, often called a rent-to-rent operator, makes money from the difference and may convert the property into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) or let it by the room.
For renters, this means your direct landlord may not be the property owner. Your legal rights depend on who your contract is with and what type of agreement you have, for example an assured shorthold tenancy or a licence. If the operator has not obtained the owner’s consent, the correct planning use, any required HMO or selective licence, or gas safety safety certificate, EICR, the set-up may be unlawful, but you still retain core protections against illegal eviction and poor conditions.
Rent-to-rent is where a person or company leases a property, then sublets to tenants. It demands strong contracts and compliance checks.
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