Childminding in a rented property

[tigger]

I am looking to go into a rented property. I thought that if you had the landlords permission you were able to do this. After speaking with one letting agent they told me that I was unable to do this as I was unable to register a business at a rented property. Does anyone know if this is the case or could anyone let me know where I can find this information out? Thanks for any help you can give me.

[theresa]

hi tigger welcome to the forum. I live in private rented accomodation and i told my letting agents about my plans on becoming a childminder and they were fine with it. I do think it's down to your letting agents/lanlords descrection, saying that my landlord didn't want pets and i've got two cats, the agents just turn a blind eye lol


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[tasha]

You are correct....as long as you have written permission from the landlord to childmind from the premises then you are fine.
Tasha

[john]

I live in a rented property and my landlord lets me and in their office they have my advert up. But i can't have pets only fish lol, but if the landlord says that is ok but make sure you do get it in writing.

John.

[deeb66]

Good advice from everyone - there are some landlords out there who don't have a problem.

Even if the letting agent says no ask them to approach the landlord and ask.

I think most landlords are worried that you will have dozens of children in the house trashing it - I think if you can alleviate those fears then most are happy to let you do it.

Dee

[tigger]

Thank you everyone for all your help. I have also spoken to the NCMA who have said that there is no law that says you cannot mind in a rented property and it is classed as a "de minimus" business and as long as the landlord is happy it's really up to them. Hope this helps anyone else.