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Nannarose Sun 29-Aug-21 08:51:34

Hello, this is a bit separate from a previous discussion about taking extra people to a holiday let, as I realised that some of you are 'letters' and would have a perspective.
We are going to rent a large house for our family and I have given the names to the landlord. Some are going to have to leave after a few days and I would like to invite another couple of family members to take their place.
We won't be going 'over numbers', I would change the bedding myself, and am happy to give the landlord their names. Do you think it is OK?
And a PS: they have asked for the names of people who are staying - do those of you who 'let' actually do some sort of search on people?

halfpint1 Sun 29-Aug-21 10:04:22

It doesn't sound right somehow, it's as if you are letting out the letting.

mokryna Sun 29-Aug-21 10:07:03

You have to let the owners know all the people’s names and dates for insurance purposes.

ginny Sun 29-Aug-21 10:09:17

Ask the letters if they would be happy with this.

Peasblossom Sun 29-Aug-21 10:09:42

I’ve done that several times, booking a two bed let for a week to see elderly relatives. None of my children could take a whole week off so they would come for a couple of days, see grandparents and then be replaced by the next, if you see what I mean.

I always explained beforehand and none of the owners has ever minded, as long as I was there for the whole week and I was obviously not sub letting to anyone.

Witzend Sun 29-Aug-21 10:40:40

I honestly don’t see why not, but being me, I wouldn’t complicate the issue by giving the new-arrival names, as well as the previous ones. I doubt they’re actually going to come and ask for proof of ID - not unless they live next door and are particularly eagle-eyed - personally I wouldn’t want owners on the spot anyway.

A few years ago we rented a big place for 12 over Christmas - I don’t recall them asking for all names, just lead names and ages IIRC. Could be wrong, though.

Katie59 Sun 29-Aug-21 11:12:00

As long as they are family members and you explain to the owner there shouldn’t be a problem nor should an extra set of sheets, the extra laundry cost is tiny in comparison to a weeks let on a house.

Nonogran Sun 29-Aug-21 11:34:39

Speak to the landlord for guidance!
I’d give all intended names if asked for.
Job done.
Have a good time. If it’s to Cornwall, take extra care, Covid is currently rife down there & friends in their 50’s caught it & have berm been quite unwell.

Lillie Sun 29-Aug-21 11:42:26

i am a 'letter' and have no problem with this
you are right to say you will
i stay within the sleeping number
ii not require any extra bedding when the people swap over

i am only interested in the name of the 'lead' person in case there are problems
i don't do a search as such but am a bit nosey and look them up

we have just returned from renting an 8 bed house in Cornwall
day 1 and all week the two of us plus dog
day 2/3/4 4 more adults and 2 kids arrived with dog
day 5/6/7 the above left and 2 more adults arrived plus a different dog

we didn't tell the company
i think we asked a few years back and they didn't need to know

Nannarose Sun 29-Aug-21 11:46:48

Thank you, that helps.
I will speak to the landlord, as they asked for ALL names, but I wanted to know if it was reasonable to ask.
And halfpint1, to be clear - I am not 'letting out' the letting - they would be our guests, joining us for a family celebration in place of those who have to leave after the weekend.

Oopsadaisy1 Sun 29-Aug-21 13:37:09

We did this in Spain a couple of years ago and the owner was fine about it, but we told her upfront.
Maybe they need to know the names for Insurance purposes and Covid.?