You will automatically become a safe or flexible tenant after 12 months, unless your counsel has: You may assign your tenancy in certain circumstances, but only with our consent, unless the court has issued an assignment order. You can make a written request that takes into account our decision within 28 days and informs you. On this page you will find an explanation for each section of your lease with examples of what is included in the lease. Your lease explains your rights and obligations as a tenant and the board`s responsibilities as a landlord. If you violate the terms of the lease, we can: You can download a tip sheet for prisoners who have a council lease. If you breach these rental terms or the rental agreement, we may have to sue you. If the court gives us a possession order, you and your family must leave your home. We do not want this to happen and we will give you support and advice to avoid this unless you have provided us with false or misleading information to maintain or maintain your rental. Our lease (pdf, 2.9MB) (opens in a new window) in full length. The individual lease you sign contains information about: This is a 12-month trial period that allows you to show that you can comply with the terms of a lease. When you end the trial period, you become a safe tenant. A meeting room lease is a legal contract between a tenant and Swindon Borough Council. It sets the conditions of the rental.

If renting before 1. April 2012, an eligible family member, including partners, can take over the estate, this person must have lived in the last 12 months as a sole or principal residence in the property. You must live in your community property and use it as your principal residence. You must inform us if the property will be vacant for a period of more than six weeks. If the property is vacant for an extended period of time, we may require that the rental be abandoned. We offer an introductory lease for a 12-month trial period to show that you are responsible for maintaining a secure rental. Secured leases granted before April 1, 2012 can only be transferred or passed on once. For example, if you accept a tenancy when someone dies, you won`t be able to pass the tenancy on to someone else when you die. What`s in your lease and what happens if you breach your rental terms If a roommate dies, the tenancy will continue for the surviving tenant.

The council`s lease agreement contains information on: If you want to conclude a rental, you must fill out a rental change form. A representative of the apartment will contact you to arrange a visit. A spouse, partner or partner may enter into the tenancy after the death of a single tenant, provided that he or she was living with the tenant at the time of the tenant`s death and that the property is his or her sole or principal residence. If you do not violate your rental, it will be automatically converted to a secure rental after 12 months. Safe and flexible tenants may be able to transfer a tenancy to someone else or, in certain circumstances, pass on a tenancy to someone upon their death. When you agreed to rent your home, you agreed to the terms set out in the lease. This is a set of written rules that everyone must follow. By signing your lease, you agree to all the terms and conditions set out in the Council`s lease and in your individual lease. If you are separating from your spouse or partner, you should contact your local housing office to discuss how this will affect your tenancy. You can also contact a lawyer or citizens` counsel if you need legal advice. We offer secure rentals to all new tenants of community spaces and assisted living. This follows a one-year launch lease.

Secure rentals are also offered to current safe and insured tenants who make a transfer or mutual exchange. If you continue to engage in anti-social behavior, we may convert your rental into a degraded rental or a family intervention rental. Your rental terms set out your rights and obligations as a tenant of us and our obligations as your landlord. These rental conditions are part of your rental agreement. .