Can I swap for a bigger council house?
Please be aware, as a council or housing association tenant, you cannot exchange for a house that is bigger than you need. Some councils may allow you one extra bedroom than you need but this is depends on availability and you may be subject to bedroom tax.
Can I swap my council house Ireland?
If you are a tenant of the City Council and you wish to move to local authority accommodation or voluntary housing association accommodation in any other part of Ireland, you need to make contact with a tenant who is also seeking to swap. You will need permission from the Council before making a swap.
How do I transfer to another council borough?
You’ll need to contact your council or housing association and ask for a tenancy transfer. Each council or housing association has their own application process. Check the rules on their website, or call them to ask if you can’t find the information online.
Can I be refused a mutual exchange?
The most common reasons for refusing an exchange are: Either party has rent arrears. The property is substantially larger than reasonably needed. Action has been commenced by the landlord due to anti-social behaviour or other breach of tenancy.
How long do you have to be in a council house before exchange?
The 42 day period starts from when all applications are received. We will then make some investigations to see if we will allow the exchange to go ahead. We will need to see if there are any repairs outstanding to any of the properties and whether there are rent arrears.
How do you transfer a council house?
Transfer to another Council dwelling If you are a Tenant of the Council and need to move from your current home you can apply for a transfer to alternative accommodation with South Dublin County Council. You must complete the Transfer application form and submit with necessary support documents.
Can my boyfriend move into my council house?
Moving your partner into your social tenancy If you’re the tenant, you need to get permission from the Housing Executive or housing association before your partner moves in. The person named on the tenancy agreement is responsible for paying rent.
How do I get on the housing transfer list?
To qualify for the transfer list, you may have to meet a number of criteria, such as not having any rent arrears. The criteria you must meet to qualify for the transfer list are usually outlined in the local authority’s housing allocations scheme, which is generally published on its website.
What can stop a mutual exchange?
The most common reasons for refusing an exchange are:
- Either party has rent arrears.
- The property is substantially larger than reasonably needed.
- Action has been commenced by the landlord due to anti-social behaviour or other breach of tenancy.
Can you get a transfer from a council house?
If you have a local authority home and want to move to a different one in the same local authority area, you can register for a transfer on your local authority’s transfer list. To qualify for the transfer list, you may have to meet a number of criteria, such as not having any rent arrears.
Can my girlfriend live in my council house?
Usually, if you pay your own rent, you won’t need to add anyone to your tenancy for them to be able to live with you. In this instance, the person living with you won’t have any legal rights in the property as they aren’t named on the tenancy agreement.
Can I pass my council house to my son?
You can assign your tenancy to your husband, wife or civil partner if they live with you. If you don’t live with a married or civil partner, you can assign to any of the following family members, but only if the person has lived with you for at least 1 year: an unmarried partner. an adult child or grandchild.
What is the 42 day rule for mutual exchange?
It can take up to 42 days from the day all parties involved hand in their mutual exchange forms, to their landlords agreeing the exchange and giving them permission to move. the property is one of a group let to people with special needs and the person who you want to swap with does not have those needs.
Can a landlord refuse a tenancy swap?
Can landlords refuse to allow exchanges? Landlords can refuse a mutual exchange in the following circumstances: A court order has been made against the tenant or the exchange partner requiring them to give up possession of their home.
What is transfer of tenancy?
A tenancy transfer is when you apply to move to another council or housing association property. You usually have to go on a waiting list for a transfer. It’s different to a tenancy exchange where you find another council or housing association tenant to swap your home with.
What happens on the day of exchange?
On the day of exchange, the legal company at the bottom of the chain has to contact the next legal company up and confirm to them that they’re in receipt of a signed contract of sale and deposit funds and also confirm the terms of the sale and completion date.