Employer-provided accommodation and the end of employment

Archive · Originally published 2020-12-15
Editorially revised on 8 November 2026. This page records an earlier topic; follow the current guide below for present-day advice.

The issue

Accommodation connected with employment can involve both tenancy and employment law. The end of the job does not by itself answer every question about continued occupation.

How to read this today

Review whether there is a separate tenancy, the relevant statutory housing regime, contractual wording and the position of household members. Any proposed termination or possession step needs its own legal basis and procedure.

Practical context

For a current matter, identify the relevant date, the applicable documents and the outcome sought before relying on an earlier summary.

Current guidance

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