What type of tenancy
do I have?

Here you can find out what types of tenancy Agreements we offer. Make sure you know your rights and what your agreement means for you.

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  3. Ending a tenancy 
  4. Other information

If you rent a home from us, we offer three types of tenancy Agreement. Your rights and responsibilities depend on what type of tenancy you have.

Starter Tenancies

If youโ€™re renting from us for the first time, youโ€™ll be given a starter tenancy which:

  • lasts 12 months as a โ€˜trial periodโ€™
  • makes sure youโ€™re able to uphold your responsibilities as a tenant.

Starter Tenancies are a type of assured-shorthold tenancy. If things go well, after the first year, youโ€™ll be offered an assured/lifetime tenancy. Occasionally we extend Starter Tenancies for a further six months.

What are my rights?  

Starter tenancies cover all your basic rights as a tenant. But you wonโ€™t be able to:

  • swap your home via mutual exchange
  • assign your tenancy to someone else, unless a court has ordered it
  • make improvements to your home 
  • buy your home
  • legally sublet

Youโ€™ll get these rights when you move onto an assured/lifetime tenancy.

Assured/lifetime tenancies

After your starter tenancy ends, youโ€™ll be offered an assured/lifetime tenancy. This tenancy allows you to:

  • live in your home for as long as you want to
  • have more security and rights as a tenant
What are my rights?  

Youโ€™ll have full legal rights as a social housing tenant. With permission, you will be able to:

  • swap your home via mutual exchange
  • assign your tenancy to someone else
  • make improvements to your home 
  • buy your home (only applicable to certain homes)
  • legally sublet

Fixed term tenancies

We donโ€™t usually offer fixed term tenancies any more. But, if you began renting from us before October 2018, or are a Habitare Homes customer, you may have one. Check your agreement for details. 

This type of tenancy: 

  • is for a fixed period, usually five years
  • is also known as assured shorthold tenancies

When your tenancy is ending, your landlord will decide whether its renewed.

What are my rights?  

You will have full legal rights as a social housing tenant. With permission, you will be able to:

  • swap your home via mutual exchange
  • assign your tenancy to someone else, if we agree
  • make improvements to your home 
  • buy your home (only applicable to certain homes)
  • legally sublet.

Tenancy FAQs

These FAQs are applicable to all our tenancy agreements.

What if I have a problem during my tenancy?  

You can contact us at any time to report any issues. Itโ€™s important to let us know as soon as possible. We always strive to work with you and resolve any problems quickly.

Can I end my tenancy early?

If things arenโ€™t working out, you can end your tenancy at any time. Youโ€™ll just need to give us one monthโ€™s written notice. 

Find out more on the Ending a tenancy page.

Can Amplius end my tenancy? ย 

If you break the terms of your Agreement, we can end your tenancy. Breaking your terms can include:

  • not paying rent 
  • antisocial behaviour
  • illegal subletting.
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