Wouldn’t it be great to communicate clear concepts of legality with others in their own tongue? While this might be difficult to say the least, it is important that people have the ability to speak and understand legal matters in their native language, whether it is English, Finnish, Latvian or any other language. We can consider how best to approach this in the case of agreements and contracts by discussing the process of lodging a termination in the context of lodger agreements.
Lodger agreements are used if you would like to rent a room to a lodger. They are exclusive of a tenancy agreement and avoid unwanted tenants, while offering the legal protection that a simple contract between two people does not offer. It is best practice that lodger agreements use clear, unambiguous language in all cases. Why is it so important to use clear language? Well, the simple issue is that both people involved in the agreement need to understand exactly what it is they are signing.
Poorly drafted contracts and agreements have been known to transgress into the realm of litigation, depending on how badly they were drafted to begin with. In the case of lodging a termination of a lodger agreement, the matter is particularly sensitive because of the fact that a lodger agreement exists as a clear alternative to the tenancy agreement. If the term “tenant” was used within a “lodger agreement”, this would likely be in violation of the agreement and one may even call it a deliberate misrepresentation of the true meaning of such an agreement.
Some common examples of terms used within a lodger agreement include the following: These terms describe the roles of both parties and should be very clear. Using the term “tenant”, in an agreement to be signed by a “licensor” and a “licence holder”, should be avoided as much as possible. Other common terms for use within a lodger agreement might be the following: It can be difficult to find a balance between formal legal language and more common terms. In some of the simpler words, it is possible for example to use “landlord” instead of “licensor”. However, the relationship between the parties in this is an important one and should be protected with the correct language.
The basic template for a lodger agreement is as follows: It is easy to see how that without the above parameters, for example, one party could be bullied into having to put up a huge amount of money, or allow the other party to live in their home indefinitely, preventing them from finding a new lodger. If the lodger agreement template is not carefully laid out, the person who has commissioned the lodger agreement could find themselves in in a difficult situation. A agreement which is carefully phrased will pay dividends and can be used again and again. It is worth running through the agreement before it is signed and just making sure that all parties agree on the terms before proceeding with the signing.
If you have to terminate a lodger agreement, you also need to keep the language clear and precise. If it is your first time reading an agreement or it is unclear, it is important to consult with a solicitor before proceeding with a lodger termination, whether it is issued verbally, in writing or otherwise.