Changing your tenancy

This page explains how to add another person to your council tenancy. If you are the only tenant named on the agreement, you can apply to make someone a joint tenant. This means you would both share the rights and responsibilities of the tenancy.

Before you apply

You must get written agreement from:

• the person you want to add
• any existing joint tenant or partner living with you

We will contact them to confirm their agreement.

Adding someone is not automatic. We only refuse requests when there is a clear reason. We will tell you our decision within 28 days.

Before applying, make sure you read this information and the guidance on our guide for council tenants page.

How to apply

Both forms must be completed before we can process your request:

• You, as the current tenant, must complete the tenant form
• The person you want to add must complete the join a tenancy form

We cannot consider your request until we receive both forms.

Take action

• Complete the tenant form
• Ask the other person to complete the join a tenancy form
• Contact us if you are unsure about the process

The tenant should complete this form:

The person who wants to become a joint tenant should complete this form: