You can transfer your tenancy to another house. What you need to do depends on whether the new house is owned by us or another landlord.
Transfer to another council house
We will only offer a transfer if:
- your rent account is up to date
- your house and garden are clean and tidy
Before we confirm your offer
We will inspect your house. What happens next depends on its condition:
- if there is damage that is more than fair wear and tear, you may need to repair it before you leave
- if everything is in good condition, we will confirm the offer
Starting your new tenancy
Once you accept an offer:
- we will tell you the start date
- the new tenancy may start very soon after you accept the offer
- the usual 28 days’ notice does not apply
- all essential repairs will be done before you move in
- minor repairs may be done after you move in – we will tell you if any repairs are still needed
Before you move out
Before you move out, you must:
Transfer to a house owned by another landlord
If you accept an offer from another landlord, you must give us 28 days notice to end your tenancy.
This applies if we nominated you to a housing association or you applied to another landlord and accepted an offer.