Mutual Exchange Scheme

Summary

This service provides lists of tenants wishing to move, either within the area or to other areas. Existing tenants can exchange their home with another tenant provided the landlord agrees the mutual exchange.

Downloads

• Application for a Council Mutual Exchange (PDF, 35KB)

Further information

The Council runs a mutual exchange scheme. It is up to you to find someone suitable to exchange with. They can be tenants of another Council or another landlord such as a Housing Association. Further details of Council or Housing Association tenants who wish to take part in this scheme are displayed in the reception at the main council offices.

Once you have found someone willing to carry out a mutual exchange, you must get the written agreement of the Council before making any arrangements to move.

The Council will usually agree to an exchange, however this is not always the case, provisional agreement may be given in some cases. These could include:-

• Properties should be suitable for households needs
• Current or former tenant rent arrears
• Outstanding repair account
• Non compliance with your tenancy agreement which includes:-
  • keeping your home in a good state of repair and decoration
  • looking after your garden
• Under-occupying or over-crowding Council property

Should the exchange be refused you will be informed in writing of the reasons why. If you exchange without permission you will be required to return to your former property or may lose your home.