You may also assign your tenancy to another council tenant or sometimes a housing association tenant by doing an exchange, or swap, with them. You must get our written permission, and that of any other landlord, before this happens.
Inheriting your tenancy
It may be possible for family members to take over your tenancy when you die. This is called a succession. A husband, wife, or person living with the tenant as a partner at the time of death can succeed to a tenancy.
Legally, only one succession may be granted during a tenancy but in certain circumstances a new tenancy may be given when a succession has previously taken place. This tenancy may be of another property.
Succession can only be granted under restricted circumstances.
If you require more information about succession or need assistance completing the form, please contact your housing officer.
Please complete the application form below to request the transfer of a secure tenancy via succession if the current tenant has died.
When we might change your tenancy
We can only take back or gain possession of your home with a court order. The most common reasons for seeking such an order are:
- rent arrears
- annoyance, nuisance or harassment to neighbours
- use of property for illegal or immoral purposes, such as drug dealing, prostitution and the storage of stolen goods
- damage to council property
In these cases, we don't have to give you alternative accommodation.
Other reasons we can seek possession include:
- overcrowding
- we need to carry out major building works
- your home has been designed or adapted for the elderly or disabled and you don't need these facilities
- the tenancy has been taken over after the death of the original tenant and the home is larger than you need
It's unlikely that we'll seek possession of your home for these reasons, but if we do, we must offer you suitable alternative accommodation.
County court orders because of marital breakdown
The county court may decide that your tenancy is given to your husband or wife following marriage breakdown as part of matrimonial proceedings.