Licence to Occupy
A Licence to Occupy is a legal document that grants a person or business permission to occupy premises without creating a tenancy or lease. Unlike a lease, it does not grant exclusive possession, and the licensee does not have property rights over the space.
Free Licence to Occupy Template
Use this free template as a starting point for a licence to occupy property. A licence to occupy grants permission to use property without creating a tenancy and the security of tenure that goes with it. Copy and customise it to suit your arrangement and jurisdiction.
LICENCE TO OCCUPY
Date: [Date]
Licensor: [Full legal name], of [Address] ("Licensor")
Licensee: [Full legal name], of [Address] ("Licensee")
Background
A. The Licensor is the [owner / authorised occupier] of the Property described below.
B. The Licensor has agreed to grant the Licensee a personal licence to occupy and use the Property on the terms set out in this Licence.
C. This document is intended to create a licence only and does not create a lease, tenancy, or other interest in land.
1. The Property
The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive licence to occupy and use the following property (the "Property"):
[Full property address and description, including any specific rooms, units, or shared facilities]
2. Term
- Start date: [Date]
- End date: [Date], or [X] months from the start date, or until terminated under clause 8.
- The Licence is personal to the Licensee and may not be assigned, sublicensed, or transferred.
3. Fee
- Licence fee: [Currency and amount] per [week / month]
- Payable on: [Day of week / Date each month]
- Payment method: [Bank transfer to [account details] / Other]
- Includes: [Utilities / Council tax / Cleaning / Internet — specify what is included]
- Excludes: [What the Licensee must pay separately]
4. Permitted Use
The Licensee may use the Property only for [residential occupation / office work / storage / agreed purpose] and for no other purpose. The Licensee shall not use the Property for any illegal activity, in a manner that disturbs others, or in a way that breaches any planning or regulatory restriction applicable to the Property.
5. Licensor's Rights
The Licensor:
- Retains control of the Property and may enter at any reasonable time, with [24 hours'] notice where practical, and without notice in case of emergency.
- May change the rooms or areas made available to the Licensee on reasonable notice, where this does not materially affect the Licensee's permitted use.
- May provide the Property to other licensees concurrently, subject to clause 1 above.
6. Licensee's Obligations
The Licensee shall:
- Pay the Licence fee on time
- Keep the Property clean, tidy, and in good condition
- Not make any alterations to the Property
- Not damage the Property or its contents
- Comply with any reasonable house rules notified by the Licensor
- Not cause nuisance or annoyance to the Licensor or others using the Property
- Take reasonable security measures (locking doors, not sharing access codes)
7. Insurance
- The Licensor's insurance covers the building and the Licensor's contents.
- The Licensee is responsible for insuring their own personal belongings and any liability arising from their use of the Property.
8. Termination
Either Party may terminate this Licence by giving [4 weeks'] written notice. The Licensor may terminate immediately if the Licensee:
- Fails to pay the Licence fee when due, and the breach continues for [7] days after written reminder
- Breaches any other obligation under this Licence and fails to remedy the breach within [7] days of written notice
- Engages in any illegal activity at the Property
On termination, the Licensee shall vacate the Property promptly and remove all personal belongings. Any items left behind after [7] days may be disposed of by the Licensor at the Licensee's cost.
9. No Tenancy
The Parties intend this document to create a licence only. No tenancy, lease, or proprietary interest in the Property is created. The Licensee acknowledges that they do not have exclusive possession of the Property and that their rights are personal and non-transferable.
10. Governing Law
This Licence is governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], and any disputes shall be resolved by the courts of [Jurisdiction].
Signatures:
Licensor: _ Date: _
Name: _
Licensee: _ Date: _
Name: _
This is a basic template provided for informational purposes. For a professionally generated and legally tailored document, use Bind's contract automation platform.
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