Secure Tenancies
Summary
A secure tenancy is for people who will normally have been a council tenant for over a year. Secure tenants enjoy more
rights than introductory tenants and these are outlined in your Tenancy Agreement and Conditions of tenancy.
Your Tenancy Agreement will tell you if you have a Secure or Introductory Tenancy. If you are unsure which type of agreement
you have, contact your Housing Officer at the main council offices, details below.
Further information
Similar conditions for a Secure or Introductory Tenancy apply and by signing the Agreement, you have agreed to the following:
- to pay your rent, in advance, every week
- to report all repairs and keep your home in good, decorative order
- to ensure your home is not sublet
- to ensure your home is not used for business purposes
- not be abusive to Council staff or agents
- not to cause any wilful damage to your home or any other Council property
- not to cause nuisance or harassment
Further conditions are included in your Tenancy Agreement.
Blaby District Council has agreed to:
- keep your property and its surroundings in good repair
- assist you should you suffer from nuisance and harassment.
All tenants of the Council have either Secure or Introductory Tenancies. This means that you cannot normally be made to
leave your home, unless you have broken the Tenancy Agreement and the council have obtained a court order for possession.
If you have broken the Agreement e.g. by not paying rent or causing a nuisance, your Housing Officer will contact you,
to bring this matter to your attention and to give you the opportunity to resolve the matter. Your Housing Officer will be
prepared to give you assistance where appropriate to sort out any problems you may have.
If the Agreement is broken and these problems cannot be resolved, the Council may have to apply to the County Court for
a Possession Order. If the County Court is satisfied that you have broken your Tenancy Agreement a possession order will
normally be granted. Should you be evicted, the council may not be obliged to rehouse you.
If you feel you have difficulties understanding your Tenancy Agreement, please do not hesitate to contact your Housing
Officer who will be happy to help you.
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