Tenancy Strategy 2022 to 2027 summary
This summary provides an overview of our full Tenancy Strategy.
Purpose
- Make sure homes are affordable and secure.
- Help you keep your home and prevent homelessness.
- Set clear rules for social housing providers so they meet local needs.
Key principles
- Tenancies should feel stable and fair.
- Rents must be affordable and easy to understand.
- Social housing providers must give clear information about tenancy types and your rights.
- Extra help for vulnerable tenants and support if you want to move.
Objectives
- Offer tenancy options that suit your needs.
- Give advice early to stop homelessness.
- Help you move, stay in your home, or buy it if you want.
- Work with social housing providers to improve housing quality and tenant wellbeing.
Measuring success
- Check rents are fair, and tenancies last as promised.
- See how many people keep their homes and avoid homelessness.
- Listen to tenant feedback and make sure everyone is treated fairly.
- Make sure social housing providers publish and follow their tenancy policies.
What this means for you
You'll know what type of tenancy you have and how long it lasts.
Rents will be fair and linked to your income.
Help is available if you're struggling to pay or keep your home.
You can ask about moving, taking over a tenancy, or buying your home.