The trouble with friendlords: the pitfalls of renting from a mate

<p>Amid an affordable housing crisis, renting a room from a friend can seem like the perfect solution. But without clear rules, it can lead to power imbalances, feuds and even unfair evictions …</p><p>When Rachel needed a place to live, Maya was only too happy to offer her spare room. What are friends for?</p><p>Rachel had recently returned to her home town to start afresh, having been made redundant. Maya, a&nbsp;childhood friend, owned her three-bedroom home, having been helped to buy it by her parents.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/09/friendlords-pitfalls-of-renting-from-a-mate">Continue reading...</a>

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