application to create a joint tenancy with an existing tenant

Application to create a jointtenancy with an existing tenant

What is a joint tenancy?

A tenancy is a legally binding contract. It is thereforeimportant that all tenants who enter the contractunderstand the terms and conditions.These terms and conditions arecontained in New Charter’sTenancy Agreements. As anexisting tenant, you will alreadybe familiar with your TenancyAgreement. However, peoplewho you wish to create a jointtenancy with should alsofamiliarise themselves with theseterms and conditions before theyapply.

A joint tenancy can be a tenancy between two and four jointtenants. So, if you are currently a sole tenant you can apply tohave a joint tenancy with up to three other people.

It is important to remember that each tenant is jointly and severallyliable for the tenancy. This is a legal term which means that youare collectively and individually responsible. For example, eachtenant is responsible for all the rent. A breach of tenancy by oneis the responsibility of all the tenants. Ending of the tenancy byone ends the tenancy for all the tenants.

There must be trust and co-operation between tenants if thetenancy is to work.

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Can I just add someone elseinto my existing TenancyAgreement?

No. As a New Charter tenant youmust first end your existing tenancyby giving 4 weeks notice to quit inwriting. On expiry of the 4 weeks notice,we can then create a new tenancy. However, creatingany new tenancy is subject to the written consent of NewCharter.

Will I keep my preserved right to buy if I amgranted a new joint tenancy?

Yes.


Will my Housing Benefit entitlement be affected?

Yes, it could be. If you areapplying for a joint tenancy withsomeone other than yourpartner, you will only beentitled to Housing Benefit onyour share of the rent. Inthese circumstances, each jointtenant who wishes to apply forHousing Benefit will need tocomplete their own individualapplication form.

Partners who are not recognised as couples under Housing Benefitregulations will be affected in the same way.

Before you decide to apply for a joint tenancy, you can contactthe Housing Benefit Section of Tameside Council to find out howyour Housing Benefit claim may be affected. You can do this bytelephoning 0161 342 3709. You will need to supply details ofyour rent, your income and the income of any proposed jointtenant(s) to receive the right advice.


Is a joint tenancy right for me?

There are many reasons why existingtenants want to create joint tenancieswith other people. We recognisethat these reasons will be personalto each individual.

However, if you are considering applyingfor a joint tenancy for the following

reasons you may want to think again.

I want to provide security for a member of my family. I amworried about what will happen to them if I die.

New Charter offers extensive succession rights if you die.Section 10 of your Tenancy Agreement outlines these rights inmore detail. However, if you need further information aboutsuccession and how it personally affects you and your family,please contact your local Neighbourhood Management Officer.

I intend to exercise my preserved right to buy, and to do somy partner needs to be a joint tenant.

This is not correct. You may sharethe preserved right to buy with upto three members of your family(including partners and spouses)who are not themselves tenants,subject to certain requirements.You can find out more informationabout these requirements bycontacting our Right to Buy team on0161 331 2000.


Can anyone apply to become a joint tenant?

Yes. However, as a tenant you do not have any legal rightto change your tenancy in this way. You will need theLandlord’s written consent under NewCharter’s policy on creating jointtenancies with existing tenants.

If you are thinking of applying tocreate a joint tenancy withsomeone else, then you need toconsider the following:

1. Joint tenancies can only becreated between an existing tenantand members of their family asfollows:

The tenant’s spouse or civil partner, providing they occupy theproperty as their only or principal home and can provide acopy of their marriage or civil partnership certificate.

The tenant’s partner (including non-heterosexual relationships),providing they occupy the property as their only or principalhome and can provide evidence that they have been livingwith the tenant for the last 12 months.

Any other member of the tenant’s family (for example, son,mother, aunt or nephew), providing they occupy the propertyas their only or principal home and can provide evidence thatthey have been living with the tenant for the last 12 months.


2. If you are in rent arrears or have other outstanding debts toNew Charter, we may refuse your application.

Before a decision is made, we will consideryour individual debt under our Debt Policyand Anti-Poverty Strategy.

3. If you are in breach of any of yourexisting tenancy conditions, anyapplication to create a joint tenancy willbe refused. However, you can reapply

once the breach is put right to oursatisfaction.

4. If there is a history of relationship breakdown between youand the person(s) you wish to create a joint tenancy with, wemay refuse your application.

5. We will refuse your application if you are overcrowding theproperty.

6. We will refuse your application if you are under-occupying theproperty by more than one bedroom.

7. If your current property is classed as“suitable for elderly residents only”,and the person(s) you wish to createa joint tenancy with does not meetthe necessary age criteria, we willrefuse your application.


8. Everyone who applies for a joint tenancy must be aged 18 orover. New Charter will considerapplications from minors aged 16 or 17providing it can be independentlyproven the joint tenancy isnecessary for the minor.

9. If the person(s) you wish tocreate a joint tenancy with doesnot qualify for accommodationunder our Allocations Policy, wewill refuse your application.

10.If the person(s) you wish to create ajoint tenancy with is not a U.K. resident and does not meet thehabitual residence test requirements, your application will berefused.

If you need further information or wish to discuss any ofthe points raised in more detail, please contact your localNeighbourhood Management Officer on 0161 331 2400.You can also visit any of our Customer Advice Centres inAshton, Denton, Hyde or Stalybridge.


Registered Office: Cavendish 249, Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7ATtel 0161 331 2000 fax 0161 331 2001

www.newcharter.co.uk

Please complete, detach and returnthe application form


It is important that you read the following informationbefore you complete the attached application form. Theinformation contained in this booklet answers some of thegeneral questions about creating joint tenancies. It alsoincludes details about our policy on creating jointtenancies with existing tenants.

You should seek your own independent legal advice ifyou are concerned about how your rights may beaffected as an existing tenant, once you apply to create ajoint tenancy with someone else. You can do this bycontacting the local Citizens Advice Bureau, Law Centreor a Solicitor.

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A1. Full Name(s) of all existing tenant(s)

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6. Excluding yourself, how many people do you want to have a joint tenancy with?

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AAre you currently occupying the tenant’s property as your only or principal home?

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BAre you a British Citizen or Commonwealth Citizen with the right of abode in the UK?

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CIf the answer is ‘no’ to question B, do you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK?

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DHave you been convicted of a criminal offence or an offence that threatened the local community

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EAre you currently subject to any criminal proceedings?

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Current & previous addresses

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Period of residence

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In the last 5 years have you ever been the tenant of a registered social landlord or council?

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AAre you currently occupying the tenant’s property as your only or principal home?

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BAre you a British Citizen or Commonwealth Citizen with the right of abode in the UK?

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CIf the answer is ‘no’ to question B, do you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK?

YES/NO

DHave you been convicted of a criminal offence or an offence that threatened the local community

or been given an anti-social behaviour order?

YES/NO

EAre you currently subject to any criminal proceedings?

YES/NO

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This form is in three parts:Part A must be completed by the current New Charter tenant(s).Part B must be completed by the person(s) who is not currently a New Charter tenant, but wants

to join in the tenancy.Part C must be completed by all parties (i.e. those people who completed Part A and B).

Part A1. Full Name(s) of all existing tenant(s) .............................................2. Address of property

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............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................... Postcode..............................................................................................

3. Telephone number (home, work and/or mobile) ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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4. Household details - Please include everyone who is currently living with you or intends to move in if this application is approved.

5. Are you occupying this property as your only principal home? YES/NO

6. Excluding yourself, how many people do you want to have a joint tenancy with? ........................................

PART BTo be completed by the person(s) who are not currently the tenant(s) and want to join in the tenancy.NB: There can be a maximum of 4 people to any New Charter tenancy.7. Proposed first new tenant

8. Proposed second new tenant

Surname First name D.O.B Age N.I. No(if aged 16 or over)

Relationship to tenant e.g. husband

/wife/partner/son/daughter

Is this personcurrently

living at thisproperty?

Is this personcurrently

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HousingWaiting list?

Surname First name Current & previous addressesfor the last 5 years Date from

Period of residenceDate to

In the last 5 years have you ever been the tenant of a registered social landlord or council? YES/NO

If yes, then please provide name and address of each landlord

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A Are you currently occupying the tenant’s property as your only or principal home? YES/NO

B Are you a British Citizen or Commonwealth Citizen with the right of abode in the UK? YES/NO

C If the answer is ‘no’ to question B, do you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK? YES/NO

D Have you been convicted of a criminal offence or an offence that threatened the local communityor been given an anti-social behaviour order? YES/NO

E Are you currently subject to any criminal proceedings? YES/NO





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9. Proposed third new tenant

PART CTo be completed by all person(s) requesting joint tenancy.

I declare that I have read the notes, which accompany this Application Form regardingNew Charter’s policy on creating joint tenancies.

I hereby certify that all the particulars on this form are true and understand that it is an offenceto make a false statement. Furthermore, if a new tenancy is granted to me and/or others as aresult of me (or someone acting on my behalf), knowingly or recklessly making a false statement,New Charter is entitled to seek possession of my home in accordance with Ground 17 of theHousing Act 1988.

Signature of all current tenant(s)

1. ...........................................................................................................................................................Date ............................................ 2..................................................................................................................................................... Date ...........................................

Signature of all proposed new tenants

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2..........................................................................................................................................................Date ............................................

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Registered Office: Cavendish 249, Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7ATtel 0161 331 2000 fax 0161 331 2001

www.newcharter.co.uk

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