Can my partner move in as a 'tenant'?

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Hi,
My partner and I are thinking about the possibility of him moving in with me at the end of this year. I'm very wary about financial complications, eg he'd love to marry me but I don't dare to ever marry again.
I was in a horrific, acrimonious divorce that was a blow financially and has left me desperate to cling onto what I have left.

I love my partner very much, but I want to make sure that if the relationship should fail at any point - he won't be able to make any kind of legal claims on my property. He doesn't look the type who would, but I've learned the hard way that people change when relationships sour.

He's suggesting that we sign a legal tenancy agreement and that he pays rent (we've agreed an amount).

Is there anything I should know? Any traps or loopholes that I could potentially be falling into?

Thanks for any advice

Unless you marry he won’t have claim on your property.

Make sure you have the bank records to prove that you are the one paying the mortgage, repairs etc.

Have a read of www.savvywoman.co.uk/2011/01/living-together-does-your-partner-have-any-rights-to-your-property-once-you-live-together/

or www.lawsociety.org.uk/for-the-public/common-legal-issues/moving-in-together/

or

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/living-together-marriage-and-civil-partnership/living-together-and-marriage-legal-differences/

Thank you both for your replies. Going to check the links now...

My mum got her ex husband to sign a contract saying he had no interest in her house. He didnt contribute towards it and he did pay rent before they married. He did try and still get money off her after divorce but she had all the paperwork and he got nothing

If he pays you rent I'd be worried about the tax implications. Maybe have a look at the rent a room scheme to see whether your situation is covered?

I would look at a cohabitation agreement as clearly he's not a tenant! An agreement that sets what he pays and stipulates he gets no interest whatever he pays.

Thanks all. I've discussed tax with my accountant and all fine on that front.

I didn't know about a cohabitation agreement.. Is it binding in court? I recall being told by a solicitor before my marriage that prenuptials had absolutely no worth in court. Not as they do in the States.
I'll certainly enquire
Thank you