As a council tenant you have obligations and responsibilities,
which you must keep to - these are explained below. More details
can also be found in your Tenancy Agreement or Tenant Handbook.
Repairs
- You must report any faults or damage to the Council
immediately.
- You must pay for repair or replacement if damage is caused
deliberately or through your neglect.
- You must allow council workers reasonable access to your
property to inspect and carry out work necessary to complete
repairs.
Your home
- You are responsible for the behaviour of every person living in
or visiting your home. You are responsible for them in you home,
communal areas and in the neighbourhood around your home.
- You or your visitors must not cause a nuisance or disturbance
to any other person.
- You or your visitors must not harass any other person.
- You or your visitors must not damage, deface or put graffiti on
council property.
Moving home
In order to move to another council property or to do a mutual
exchange, you must not owe any rent and your property and garden
must be in good condition. If you have made improvements or
alterations without written permission, you may have to return the
home to the way it was before.
Joint tenancies
Under certain circumstances, it is possible for two people to
become joint tenants. This gives both people equal rights and makes
both equally responsible for the tenancy.
Succession
If a tenant dies, the tenancy of their home will pass
automatically to their spouse. It may also pass to a partner or
another near relative providing they have been living in the
property continuously for the previous twelve months. This is known
as succession.
Periods of absence from your home
If you are going to be away from your home for more than six
weeks, you must let the Estate Management Team know where you are
going and leave contact details. Please remember that your rent
must still be paid during your absence.
Lodgers and sub-letting
You have the right to take in a lodger - providing it does not
overcrowd the property. You do not have the right to sub-let any
part of your home.
Moving out - ending your tenancy
If you wish to leave your home, you must inform the Council in
writing at least four weeks before. This four weeks "notice" must
end on a Monday and you must return your keys to the Council on the
day that you leave. The four week notice period includes when a
tenant goes into a care home, or when a tenant dies.
When can the Council repossess your home?
Any breaches of the terms of the tenancy agreement may result in
the Council taking action to repossess the property.
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