We offer a range of tenancies to our tenants. More detailed information about the type and length of tenancies we offer can be found on our Tenancy policy below -
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Common types of tenancies
Introductory Tenancy
We currently operate an Introductory Tenancy Scheme. This means that any new tenancy granted by us to a person who is not already a secure tenant of our property (in Hull or elsewhere) or an assured tenant of social housing must be an introductory tenancy. The introductory period lasts for 12 months and in some case up to a maximum of 18 months. At the end of the introductory period the tenant will become a secure tenant of the Council.
Secure Tenancy
A secure tenancy is the most secure form of tenure granted by us. We can only recover possession of a property where the tenant has a secure tenancy if they have obtained a possession order through the court.
Ending a tenancy
If you wish to end a tenancy you are required to give four full weeks notice by completing the Tenancy Termination form below. This does not provide the notice, but registers that you want to.
It is forwarded to your local area Housing office. They will then contact you and arrange to send a digital copy of the Tenancy Termination form by email. This form must be completed to give the four weeks' notice.
Once you have given notice to end a tenancy and it has been accepted you cannot withdraw the notice. If you have given notice but do not wish to leave you must speak to your local tenancy officer to discuss the situation further.
If there is more than one name on your Tenancy Agreement and notice is given by one of the tenants this will end the tenancy for all tenants involved. If you have a flexible tenancy notice must be given by each of the tenants named on the agreement.
If you wish to end the tenancy of a sole tenant who has died please complete the Tenancy Termination form.
After you have given notice to end a tenancy we will contact you to arrange an appointment to inspect your home.
Keys
You are expected to hand the keys in to a local Customer Service Centre by 4.30pm on the date your tenancy is due to end.
To hand in the keys in you should do so by putting them in an envelope with your name and address and the address of the property the keys are for and then post them in one of the following letter boxes -
Greatfield Information Point
34 - 36 Elmbridge Parade
Hull
HU9 4JU
Bilton Grange Information Point
13 Greenwich Avenue
Hull
HU9 4UX
Bethune Information Point
54 Bethune Avenue
Hull
HU4 7EJ
The Orchard Centre
210 Orchard Park Rd
Hull
HU6 9BX
Lil Bilocca House
Porter Street
Hull
HU1 2RH
We will contact you to let you know that we have received the keys. If you do not hear anything after seven days you must ring and check to ensure the tenancy has been ended.
Staff will log the day that the keys are returned and Allocations Team staff will collect any keys that have been left. Letter boxes at all local Housing Offices have been open throughout the pandemic so keys can be returned this way.
Take over or have my name taken off a tenancy
If you would like to take over a tenancy from someone you are or were living with (often called assignment) or you are considering requesting a joint tenancy, you must contact your local Housing team.
Council tenants cannot choose to assign their tenancy without our written permission. The Housing Acts set out the circumstances in which a tenancy can be assigned.
If you are the spouse, civil partner or partner of a tenant who has died you may be entitled to take over the tenancy however your request must be discussed and dealt with by your local Housing team.
Family members who lived with deceased tenants should also contact their local Housing team for advice regarding the deceased tenant’s tenancy.
For information: The Civil Partnership Act 2004 created a legal relationship of ‘Civil Partnership’ between two people of the same sex. Civil partners have the same tenancy rights as husband and wife.
If your enquiry is relating to any of the following, please complete the form below and your Housing office will contact you back to discuss the matter –
- being taken off the tenancy
- taking over a tenancy
- giving notice on your tenancy
- your Tenancy Agreement
- rent refund
Routine Tenancy Visits
As a landlord we are always trying to improve how we support you and help you to get the best out of your tenancy. You may be aware that from January 2020 we are introducing routine tenancy visits so that we can meet you in your home. These visits are to make sure -
- your contact details are up-to-date
- everything is okay in your property
- we discuss any problems you may have with your tenancy, your responsibilities as a tenant and help you find support if you need it
- you tell us whether you have any outstanding repairs
- you are aware of Fire Safety information for living in your home
We will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time to visit you.
