Can I add someone else to my tenancy?

Yes, when two or more adults are housed together it is our policy to make all tenancies 'joint'. If you are the only tenant and want someone to join your tenancy, we will agree if they would have the right to inherit your tenancy. Your rent account must be clear.

Joint tenants are equally responsible for keeping the tenancy conditions. Either joint tenant can apply for housing benefit.

Can I give my tenancy to someone else?

If you no longer wish to live in your home we may, in some cases, let you give your tenancy away to a family member who could have succeeded. This is called an assignment.

For example, if you are taken into hospital for long-term care. Otherwise you are only allowed to give away (assign) your tenancy to someone else if you exchange with someone or following a court order after the breakdown of a relationship.

We respond to requests within 10 working days.

Can anyone inherit my tenancy when I die?

It may be possible for members of your family to take over your tenancy when you die. This is called a succession.

The law says that the following people have a right to inherit a tenancy:

• a husband, wife or person living with the tenant as their partner at the time of death
• another family member or relative including parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. It also includes adopted children and step children, and people who are relatives by marriage. Any relatives wanting to inherit the tenancy must have lived with the tenant for at least twelve months before the death of the original tenant. You may be asked to prove this.

Contact

To apply for permission to change your tenancy contact your estate manager tel: (01904) 551200