What happens?
We will check all requests to make sure the person who wants to take over the tenancy is entitled to have the tenancy assigned to them. We will need:
- clear evidence that the tenant wishes to pass their tenancy and is not acting under pressure
- proof of the family relationship such as marriage or birth certificates, passports etc.
Proof of residence at the family home for the required period of time such as:
- bank or building society statements
- housing benefit documents
- other formal correspondence.
If the request is agreed, the tenant will need to formally assign the property by completing a deed of assignment form. Once this is done we will amend our records and confirm the details to the new tenant of the property. The tenant does not sign a new tenancy agreement.