UK Landlord Forum / Life

I am planning to rent out my dad's house as he is in a nursing home and I need the money to cover the costs.

I have Lasting Power of Attorney and I believe I can justify this as acting in my dad's best interests. However I am wondering how this affects the tenancy agreement from a legal point of view.

Would I or my dad be the landlord? If the latter, can I sign the agreement on his behalf?

Would there be any other problems. eg if I wanted to get landlord insurance or to arrange getting the utility bills & council tax switched to the tenant's name? How about the income tax return - would it be my earnings or my dad's?

If any of you are or have been in this situation I would appreciate your advice.

The landlord does not have to be the owner of the property, the landlord only requires to have a legal interest in the property so you should be good to go.

Personally get all the insurance etc in your joint names.

Income would be your Dad's, but as his Agent I suppose you should make sure you notify the tax office. Keep receipts and payments going through your Dads account.

My Mum did this for may Nan for several years without issue.