Changing your tenancy

In some situations, you can apply to transfer your council tenancy to another person. This means they would take over the tenancy and become the legal tenant. You must get our written permission before this can happen.

Who can take over a tenancy

The person you want to transfer the tenancy to must have lived in the property as their main home for at least 12 months. Any joint tenant, partner, or other person living with you must also give written agreement. We will contact them to confirm this.

Important things to consider

When you transfer your tenancy, you give up all your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. If you stay in the home after the transfer, you will no longer have security of tenure and could be at risk of homelessness. You should think carefully before applying.

You remain responsible for paying rent until the tenancy officially starts in the new tenant’s name.

How to apply

Both you and the person who wants to take over the tenancy must complete the required forms. We cannot process your request until we receive both forms.

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

Before applying, read the guide for council tenants.

Both you and the person who wants to take over your tenancy should complete the forms below. We are unable to process your enquiry until both forms are received.

The tenant should complete this form:

The person who wants to take over your tenancy should complete this form: