What Counts as a Dwelling?
Houses, flats, bungalows and maisonettes all count as dwellings provided they are at least partly used for domestic purposes. And if part of the property – for example, an annex – is entirely separate and self contained, that, too, will count as a separate dwelling in its own right. Mobile homes and houseboats also count as dwellings if they are someone’s main home. Certain other properties, however, such as houses occupied by more than one household who share cooking and washing facilities (for example, groups of bed-sits or some hostels) will generally only be treated as one dwelling and the LANDLORD will be liable.
