Types of tenancy

Pictorial tenancy agreement 

Probationary Tenancy       

A probationary tenancy is given to new tenants for a ‘trial’ period of 12 months.   During this period we will help you understand and keep to the conditions of your tenancy agreement.  

If you do not meet the conditions of your tenancy during this trial period then we may ask the Court for permission to evict you.

At the end of the 12 months, provided we have not taken steps to end your tenancy, it will become an assured tenancy. Alternatively we could decide to extend the initial 12-month trial period, in which case your tenancy will remain a probationary tenancy for as long as the extension lasts.

Probationary tenancies do not apply to tenants in Older Persons' housing.

 

Assured tenancy 

An Assured Tenancy gives you a legal right to live in your home for a period of time.  Our tenancy agreement is initially for one week and then continues on a weekly basis.  This means that as long as you keep to the terms of the agreement, you have the right to live in the property.

 

A Joint Tenancy 

Joint tenancies are offered to couples or adults wishing to share a home.  Each tenant is responsible for meeting the conditions of the tenancy (including paying the rent) and each tenant has exactly the same rights and responsibilities.

 

Assured Shorthold tenancy 

These tenancies have a specific end date, usually after six months, and are not as secure as Assured Tenancies.  Assured Shorthold Tenancies are usually given to tenants in temporary accommodation, or to key workers who may be in accommodation that is linked to their job.  Assured Shorthold Tenancies may be extended for further periods.

 

Pictorial Tenancy Agreement 

In partnership with Consultants Spectrum Developments, we have created a Pictorial Tenancy Agreement which will help tenants understand the terms and conditions of their tenancy and will be signed alongside a formal West Kent Tenancy agreement.

You can download a copy of our Pictorial Tenancy Agreement below:

PDF File Pictorial Tenancy Agreement  (1563 KB)

Date Published : 15/12/2005

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