@Mike-And-Jane0
@Helen3
Yes, I'm just not sure on this point. I can't seem to find any information that's directly related to it.
For example, what length of stay would qualify someone as part of your household/ a lodger, as opposed to any guest booking an STR? A long-term stay is 28 days plus on Airbnb, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything in terms of UK regulations on the subject. However, I might just increase my minimum from 21 days to 28 just in case.
I'm certainly not interested in hosting holiday makers/tourists right now and none of the guests recently enquiring seem to have any concern at all about sharing the listing with others, but that doesn't mean that I want to fall foul of the law or do anything potentially irresponsible....