Introductory tenancies last for 12 months. During this time we will review your tenancy to make sure you're happy in your home and that you manage it well.
The trial period lasts12 months from the start of your tenancy. During the trial period your Housing Management Officer will visit you to make sure everything is going well.
You'll have a minimum of 3 review visits:
- at 6 weeks
- at 6 months
- at 9 months
These visits offer you support, advice and guidance on how to manage your tenancy and discuss any problems you may have. You may have more visits depending on your circumstances.
If any issues are identified, but it's clear that you're addressing those issues, then we may look to extend your introductory tenancy for a further 6 months.
If your introductory tenancy is conducted in a satisfactory way, you'll automatically move to a secure tenancy.
If you break any rules in the tenancy agreement we may serve you with a notice, and as long as we've followed our procedures the court must grant a possession order and you can be evicted.
Your rights and responsibilities
As an introductory tenant you have the same responsibilities as a secure tenant, but you don't have the same rights.
As an introductory tenant you must:
- pay your weekly rent
- keep your home and garden clean and tidy
- respect your neighbours and not behave in a way which causes, or allows the cause of, any nuisance
As an introductory tenant you do not have the right to:
- exchange your home
- transfer the tenancy to anyone else
- take in lodgers
- sublet any part of your home
- buy your council home
- carry out improvements to your home
Sometimes you may be able to make small improvements to your home. However, you must get written permission from your Housing Management Officer before you start any work.
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