Succesion of Tenancy/Transfer of Tenancy
On the death of a tenant, the tenancy may be transferred to the tenant’s partner/spouse or to a member of the tenant’s immediate family normally resident in the dwelling at the date of the tenant’s death.
Tenancies in Joint Names
Tenancies of local authority dwellings will normally be in the joint names of husband and wife, where appropriate, but the Manager may put the tenancy in the name of either party in exceptional circumstances. In cases other than husband and wife, joint tenancies may be created where it is considered advisable.
Where a relationship subsequently breaks down, the Manager may decide, after considering all circumstances, which spouse/partner, if either, is to be granted the tenancy. Preference will be given to the spouse/partner who has custody of the children of the relationship.
Inter-County Transfers
Applications for inter-transfers between tenants of the Council and other Local Authorities may be granted subject to the approval of both Local Authorities. Applications for such consent will not be considered where the inter-transfer would result in overcrowding or where either tenant owes rent or, where, without a satisfactory explanation, either tenant is seeking an area or type of dwelling from which he/she had only a short time previously transferred or inter-transferred.
For more information or to request an application for either of the above please contact Housing Allocations on 01-8905380