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SECURE TENANCIES |
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| Your Tenancy Agreement is a Contract that you sign. It lets you live in your home under certain conditions (e.g. you must pay your rent and keep to the rules in the agreement). Since 1989 there are 2 main types of tenant - Secure Tenants and Assured Tenants. Both have what is called Security of Tenure - your legal right to live in your home with the legal protection that only a Judge in a Court Of Law can order you to be evicted. | |||
| Most Tenants of a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) are Assured Tenants. | |||
| Tenants of a Council are usually Secure Tenants. | |||
| Council Tenants transferring to a Housing Association will become Assured Tenants. However all their major rights will be protected and be part of their new Tenancy Agreement. | |||
| Secure Tenants have a number of rights laid down in Acts of Parliament. The key ones are: | |||
| Security Of Tenure | Your legal protection. Only a judge can order you to be evicted. | ||
| Right To Succession | Your right to pass on your home to someone in your family living with you when you die. | ||
| Right To Buy | Most Secure Tenants can buy their homes at a discount. | ||
| Right To Improve | You have the right to make improvements to your home but only with your landlord's approval. You have the right to reclaim what you have spent (up to £3,000) if you move. | ||
| Right To Take In Lodgers | You have the right to take in lodgers without your landlord's approval but sub-letting needs the landlord's permission. | ||
| Right To Exchange | You have the right to exchange homes under certain circumstances. | ||
| Right To Repair | Repairs, which are likely to affect health, safety or security. | ||
| Right To Consultation | You have the right to be consulted and express your views on changes to the housing service. Your landlord must give you information about your rights and the services you receive. | ||
| Right To Manage | Your right to help manage your estate. | ||