Other Occupiers in Lettings: Compliance Risks, Legal Duties and Control

Think you know who’s living in your managed properties? Think again. “Other occupiers” could be the hidden compliance risk that derails your landlord’s possession plans, triggers HMO licensing, breaches mortgage terms, or lands you with a hefty Rent Repayment Order. With the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 looming and Right to Rent duties firmly in place, not knowing exactly who occupies a property is no longer an option. From permitted occupiers and secret sub-lets to long-term “guests” who won’t leave, the risks are multiplying. Discover how to stay compliant, protect your landlords, and keep control before unauthorised occupiers turn into costly, protracted legal battles.