It isn't often the tax man gives anything away, but under the Inland Revenue's Rent-a-Room Scheme you can earn #4250 free of tax by taking in a lodger. This book offers this tip and others like it. It helps you to: decide whether taking in a lodger is for you; understand your legal obligations; choose and vet a congenial lodger; and draft an agreement that is legally sound and fair to both of you.