CONSENTGUIDANCE
Occupier Waiver ILA
Independent Legal Advice for Occupier Waivers
An Occupier Waiver (also known as a Consent to Mortgage) is required when someone aged 17+ lives in a property but is not named on the mortgage. The occupier must confirm they will not claim rights over the property if the lender repossesses it.
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Who Needs This
- Adult children
- Partners not on the mortgage
- Family members living in the property
- Lodgers or long‑term occupants
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What We Explain
- What rights the occupier is waiving
- Why the lender requires the waiver
- Consequences if the mortgage defaults
- Legal implications for the occupier
