We aim to offer stability and enable our residents to invest in their home and their community, but we also need to make the best use of our homes for our communities and for those in need of affordable housing.
Our tenure policy sets out our approach to:
- The types of occupation or tenancy agreement we use
- Sustaining tenancies, supporting vulnerable residents, and preventing unnecessary eviction
- Management of fixed term tenancies
- Assignment and joint tenancies
Here's what you need to know
What is tenure?
Tenure describes the type of tenancy you have and the rights and responsibilities that come with it.
Types of tenure we offer
- Assured Tenancy: Long-term security for most residents.
- Assured Shorthold Tenancy: Usually for fixed periods (e.g., starter tenancies).
- Fixed-Term Tenancy: For specific circumstances, reviewed at the end of the term.
- Shared Ownership: Part rent, part mortgage arrangement.
Why it matters
- Your tenure affects your rights, including succession and mutual exchange.
- It determines how and when your tenancy can be ended.
Our responsibilities
- Explain your tenure clearly when you move in.
- Provide written agreements outlining your rights and obligations.
- Review tenancies fairly and in line with policy.
Your responsibilities
- Understand your tenancy agreement.
- Pay rent on time and comply with conditions.
- Tell us if your circumstances change.
Ending or changing tenure
- We follow legal processes for ending tenancies.
- Changes to tenure (like moving from starter to assured) are confirmed in writing.