There are, by law, grounds on which we can refuse a mutual exchange. If your application is refused, we will write to you notifying you on what grounds your request has been refused. Full details of the grounds for refusal are contained in Schedule 3 of the Housing Act 1985 (grounds for withholding consent to assignment by way of exchange). You can view this on the Gov Legislation website.
A tenancy exchange is when you swap your home legally with another council or housing association customer. It is often called a mutual exchange.
You need to:
- Find someone to swap homes with
- Get written permission from us.
- Complete the legal paperwork.
Do not swap homes without permission or the right documents. This could put you both at risk of eviction.
You may assign or pass on your tenancy to someone else if:
- Where an order is made by the Court requiring you to do so
- We agree to an assignment in writing and in advance.
- Under the right to exchange if that applies
- During the first 12 months of the tenancy or any extension period you do not have the right to do this.
Once we tell you that your tenancy has changed to an assured tenancy you can ask for our written permission.
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