Should I accept a Permitted Occupier?

Rental property with prospective tenants and a question mark, illustrating concerns about adding a permitted occupier

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8:01 AM, 17th June 2026, 3 hours ago

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Hello, I recently had a request by a tenant that moved in early February to have her husband added as a permitted occupier.

At the time she viewed the property she told the estate agent that she needed something temporarily while refurbishing her house, although it seemed a bit strange as her address was the other side of the M25 from my property.

Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions/experience with Permitted Occupiers? Is it affected by the Renters’ Rights Act?

From what I have gleaned from online articles, I have never had this request in over 20 years, the main tenant remains responsible, however, if main tenant moves out, the Permitted Occupier could become a sitting tenant if main tenant cannot be found.

Or am I being over cautious here?

Thank you,

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