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Sharing a home with other people can be great fun, but it's important to choose carefully who you live with, and to check that you understand your rights. Choosing who to live with Do you want to live on your own, in a house or flat-share, with your girlfriend or boyfriend, or with a friend? Think carefully about your options before you decide. More  Whose name is the agreement in Thinking of moving in with someone? You'll need to decide whether to have separate tenancies, a joint tenancy, or a tenancy in only one person's name. This decision will have a big impact on your rights. More Things to agree in advance Whoever you decide to live with, it helps if everyone agrees on some ground rules before moving in together. If everything's clear from the start, it could save major rows later on. More Lodgers and sub-tenants rights You may want to get someone else to live in your home. If you have a spare room you may be considering taking in a lodger or a subtenant to help you pay your rent. This could affect any benefits you are claiming. More
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