The rent can be set at any level and can be payable monthly or weekly. Generally, the level of rent will be the market rent similar to other lodgings and tenancies in the local area. If at any time during the term of the agreement two or more rent payments are due or unpaid, the agreement will end automatically. Under this contract, the rent does not include outgoings (eg gas, electricity and water rates) and the lodger will be responsible for a proportion of the costs of other outgoings at the property. A separate contribution can be agreed directly with the lodger. If you want your document to include outgoings, speak to a lawyer. The rent should include any council tax, as it is the landlord's obligation to pay council tax for the property under this agreement.