Lettings Policy
When you are allocated a property you enter into a legal
contract with the Council - this is called the Tenancy
Agreement.
If you are offered a property:
- checks will be made to ensure that your circumstances
haven't changed e.g. that no rent or other debt is owed;
- you will have an opportunity to view the property and
decide whether you want to accept it. If you refuse two offers
which meet your stated choices, your application will be placed on
a deferred list for 12 months, during which time no further
offers will be made. You will be asked for your reasons for
refusing the properties and we will check whether you want to
reconsider your options;
- you are expected to make a written decision as soon
as possible, and no later than five days after the offer of
tenancy.
- once the start date of the tenancy has been
confirmed, occupation must be taken within four weeks by all
persons who initially applied. Failure to do so will result in
legal action being raised to recover the property.
You are expected to occupy your house as your main and
permanent home. If you need to go away from your home for a long
period please let us know. If you are not living at your home and
you have not informed us the Council may begin legal action to
evict you.
Please click on link below to view and download our Letting
Policy for Council properties:
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Lettings Standard
SLH have produced a Pictorial Voids Letting Standard which
outlines the standard of accommodation that a South Lakes Housing
customer can expect when taking a new tenancy.
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