Changes to your tenancy policies

 

These policies contain information about changes you must contact us about, like ending a tenancy, assigning it to someone else through a mutual exchange, or succession after a tenant's death.

They also cover other changes you must notify us about, like adding or removing a household member or changing a name.

  • Assignment policy

    This policy explains how and when you can assign your tenancy to someone else.

    It also covers how we will manage these requests, including by mutual exchange.

    Assignment policy (PDF)

  • Succession policy

    This policy applies to secure and assured tenancies, including starter and probationary. It explains what happens when a tenant dies and who may take over the tenancy.

    It covers statutory and contractual succession, including joint tenancy survivorship, required evidence, and the process and timelines involved.

    Where there’s no legal right to succeed, it explains when a discretionary tenancy may be considered – subject to strict criteria.

    It also addresses cases where the home is larger than the successor needs or has major adaptations.

    Read our Succession policy (PDF)

     

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    Our Assignment policy (PDF)