Leaseholders and shared ownership policies
These policies cover the sale and management of leaseholder and shared ownership tenures.
They outline our responsibilities as well as requirements for leaseholders and shared owners.
Policies that apply to tenants and leaseholders, like antisocial behaviour, complaints, or communal repairs, are available in other areas of our Policy hub.
- Shared Ownership Eligibility and Allocations policy
Shared ownership is an affordable home ownership product that helps people who cannot afford to buy a home outright to get onto the property ladder.
This policy sets out who is eligible to purchase a shared ownership home from L&Q, how we assess affordability, and how we allocate our shared ownership homes.
Read our Shared Ownership Eligibility and Allocations policy (PDF)
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- Staircasing policy
This policy sets out how we support shared owners who wish to buy more shares in their home (staircasing).
It also explains what we consider if someone wants to sell shares back to us (reverse staircasing).
Read our Staircasing policy (PDF)
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- Lodgers and Subletting policy
This policy explains how we manage requests to take in a lodger, sublet part of a home, or appoint a caretaker to look after a home during a temporary absence.
It sets out the rights and responsibilities for different residents, including tenants, shared owners and leaseholders. This helps make sure the rules are clear across all types of L&Q homes.
It also explains important legal and safety requirements. For example, residents must carry out Right to Rent checks where required and short-term holiday rentals, such as Airbnb, are not permitted for any L&Q resident.