Terms & Conditions

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE

Rickson Lewis Residential Ltd
Last Updated: 16th November 2025

Welcome to the website of Rickson Lewis Residential Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”).
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website www.ricksonlewis.co.uk (“Website”) and the services we provide.

By accessing our Website or engaging with our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. About Us

Rickson Lewis Residential Ltd is a UK-registered company specialising in helping live-in landlords source, reference, and secure suitable lodgers for their spare rooms.
Company Registration Number: 16709579
Registered Office: 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE

2. Our Services

We provide the following services:

  • Lodger sourcing and introductions

  • Lodger vetting and reference checks

  • Identity, employment, affordability, and rental-history verification

  • Assisting landlords with contract preparation using standard lodger agreement templates

  • General guidance related to the “Rent-a-Room Scheme”

We do not:

  • Manage properties

  • Provide legal advice

  • Offer tenancy agreements for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs)

  • Handle rent collection or deposits

3. Eligibility to Use Our Services

To use our services, you must:

  • Be the legal homeowner or authorised tenant with permission to take in lodgers

  • Be over 18 years old

  • Provide accurate and truthful information

  • Agree to undergo identity verification if required

We reserve the right to decline service at our discretion.

4. Accuracy of Information

You agree to provide accurate information when:

  • Submitting enquiry forms

  • Requesting lodger sourcing

  • Communicating with us digitally or in person

We are not responsible for losses arising from false, incomplete, or misleading information provided by landlords or potential lodgers.

5. Fees & Payment

Fees for our services will be disclosed clearly before any work begins.
Payment terms will be provided in writing and must be adhered to.

Failure to pay may result in:

  • Suspension of service

  • Additional fees for late payment

  • Termination of the agreement

6. No Guarantee of Tenants or Outcomes

While we vet lodgers thoroughly, we cannot guarantee:

  • That a lodger will meet all personal expectations

  • Continuous occupancy

  • Tenants’ behaviour after moving in

  • Any specific income level

You acknowledge that taking in a lodger carries risks, which remain your responsibility as the homeowner.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by UK law:

  • We are not liable for losses, damages, or disputes between landlords and lodgers once introduced.

  • We do not accept responsibility for lodger conduct, property damage, or financial loss.

  • Our Website is provided “as is”, and we cannot guarantee uninterrupted operation or error-free content.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, negligence, or where legally prohibited.

8. Website Use

You agree not to:

  • Misuse, hack, or disrupt the Website

  • Copy or reproduce any content without permission

  • Use the Website for illegal or harmful activity

We may restrict access to the Website if these Terms are breached.

We may take legal action if these Terms are breached.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, branding, images, and graphics, is owned by Rickson Lewis Residential Ltd or its licensors.

You may not:

  • Copy

  • Reproduce

  • Modify

  • Redistribute

any material without written authorisation.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to external websites.
We are not responsible for:

  • Their content

  • Their accuracy

  • Their privacy practices

You access third-party websites at your own risk.

11. Privacy & Data Protection

We process personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

This includes:

  • Identity verification

  • Employment checks

  • Communication handling

For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

12. Termination of Service

We may suspend or terminate services if:

  • You breach these Terms

  • You act abusively, fraudulently, or unlawfully

  • You refuse to provide required information

Termination does not affect any outstanding fees owed.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.
Changes take effect immediately once posted on the Website.

We recommend reviewing this page regularly.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England & Wales.
Any disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts of England & Wales.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact:

Rickson Lewis Residential Ltd
Email: enquiries@ricksonlewis.co.uk
Website: www.ricksonlewis.co.uk