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Council tenants

Council tenants - information and advice for council tenants, including the different types of council tenancies, your rights as a council tenant, rules on rent arrears, the right to buy your council home and benefits.

Council housing if you are homeless

You may be able to get help from the council when you are homeless, but this doesn't mean you'll get a council house or flat.

Council waiting lists

Find out how to apply for council housing, and your rights if you are offered an introductory tenancy or if you have a secure tenancy.

Council house exchanges and transfers

Home too big or too small, or just in the wrong place? See if you can exchange your home or get a transfer to somewhere that suits you better.

Keeping council homes in good repair

Report a repair problem sooner rather than later and understand when a landlord is responsible for repairs.

Don't lose a council tenancy

It's hard to get a council house or flat, so don’t lose yours through arrears or anti-social or criminal behaviour. Take action if you are threatened with eviction.

Buying a council house

Many council tenants have the right to buy. Could you buy your council home?

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