The good news is that renting a room in your own house can earn you money. The better news is that up to certain amount this is tax-free money under the government's 'Rent a Room' scheme. And the best news is that renting a room to a lodger is easy. Taking in a lodger can be a straightforward, stress-free process from start to finish. Your time sharing your house with your lodgers should be a pleasure. And it will be, as long as you follow some basic rules. This essential legal guide to taking in a lodger gives you everything you need to rent a room to a lodger whom you are comfortable with.