Changing your tenancy

You must get our written permission before someone moves in with you, either as part of your household or as a lodger. This helps us keep tenancy records accurate and make sure your tenancy conditions are met. You need to tell us who will move in, and if they will be a lodger, how much rent you plan to charge.

Important things to know

Any joint tenant, partner, or other person already living with you must also agree in writing. We will contact them to confirm this.

You remain responsible for:

• paying the rent
• keeping your home in good condition
• the behaviour of the person living with you

Applying does not guarantee permission, but we only refuse if there is a clear reason. We will write to you with our decision within 28 days.

How to apply

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

• You, as the tenant, complete the allow someone to move in form
• The other person completes either:
  • apply to become a council tenant’s lodger, or
  • apply to move into a council tenant’s home

If you want to add someone to your tenancy agreement, use the separate adding someone to your tenancy agreement.

Before applying, read the guide for council tenants page.

The tenant should complete this form:

The person who wants to move in with you should complete one of these forms: