Resident views sought on updated Tenancy Agreement
We're preparing to consult all council tenants on proposed updates to their Tenancy Agreement - the legal contract that sets out both our responsibilities as landlord, and the rights and responsibilities of tenants. The consultation will begin on 2 December 2025 and run for four weeks.
The proposed changes reflect several important developments, including updates in national legislation, new regulatory requirements, and improvements to the way we manage tenancies. As part of an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing in early 2025, we committed to reviewing and modernising our tenancy agreement to make sure it complies with refreshed consumer standards.
Tenants will shortly receive a letter outlining the proposed changes, as well as details on how to take part in the consultation. The feedback gathered will be used to shape the final version of the new Tenancy Agreement, which will be presented to Cabinet for final approval.
The updated agreement includes clearer wording on areas such as rent and service charges, repairs and access, data protection, anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, and pet ownership. It also introduces new sections on tenancy fraud and the legal requirement to prove the right to rent in the UK. Most of the changes will not affect tenants who already comply with their responsibilities and maintain their homes and neighbourhoods; the updates are designed to provide clarity, strengthen protections, and help tackle tenancy breaches more effectively.
Councillor Chris Buckley, Cabinet Member for Housing, said:
"This is an important opportunity for tenants to help shape a modern, fair and transparent Tenancy Agreement. We want a document that protects tenants, sets clear expectations, and reflects the way we deliver services today. Updating the agreement means we can better safeguard homes, support residents, and act where necessary to keep our communities safe. I strongly encourage tenants to take part in the consultation and make their voices heard."
Tenants will be able to share their views in several ways, including an online form, email, post, or by speaking directly with council officers at consultation sessions. After the consultation closes, we will review all comments, make any necessary adjustments, and write to tenants again with the final version of the agreement. Tenants will then receive formal notice before the updated terms come into effect.
We're preparing to consult all council tenants on proposed updates to their Tenancy Agreement - the legal contract that sets out both our responsibilities as landlord, and the rights and responsibilities of tenants. The consultation will begin on 2 December 2025 and run for four weeks.
The proposed changes reflect several important developments, including updates in national legislation, new regulatory requirements, and improvements to the way we manage tenancies. As part of an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing in early 2025, we committed to reviewing and modernising our tenancy agreement to make sure it complies with refreshed consumer standards.
Tenants will shortly receive a letter outlining the proposed changes, as well as details on how to take part in the consultation. The feedback gathered will be used to shape the final version of the new Tenancy Agreement, which will be presented to Cabinet for final approval.
The updated agreement includes clearer wording on areas such as rent and service charges, repairs and access, data protection, anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, and pet ownership. It also introduces new sections on tenancy fraud and the legal requirement to prove the right to rent in the UK. Most of the changes will not affect tenants who already comply with their responsibilities and maintain their homes and neighbourhoods; the updates are designed to provide clarity, strengthen protections, and help tackle tenancy breaches more effectively.
Councillor Chris Buckley, Cabinet Member for Housing, said:
"This is an important opportunity for tenants to help shape a modern, fair and transparent Tenancy Agreement. We want a document that protects tenants, sets clear expectations, and reflects the way we deliver services today. Updating the agreement means we can better safeguard homes, support residents, and act where necessary to keep our communities safe. I strongly encourage tenants to take part in the consultation and make their voices heard."
Tenants will be able to share their views in several ways, including an online form, email, post, or by speaking directly with council officers at consultation sessions. After the consultation closes, we will review all comments, make any necessary adjustments, and write to tenants again with the final version of the agreement. Tenants will then receive formal notice before the updated terms come into effect.
