Housing rights of cohabiting sole tenants
Rights of cohabiting couples where one of them is a sole tenant or sole licensee, and the relationship has broken down.
This content applies to England & Wales
Occupation orders
Eligibility to apply for occupation orders where there is a sole tenancy or licence, and orders where neither cohabitant has a right to occupy.
Housing rights if one partner is the sole tenant
Occupation rights and legislation for cohabiting couples experiencing a relationship breakdown who occupy under a sole tenancy or sole licence.
Occupation options
Ways for a non-tenant or non-licensee to couples to stay in the home after the breakup with a sole tenant or licensee.
Liability for rent for sole tenancies
Liability for rent of a sole tenant or licensee and their former partner where a cohabiting relationship has broken down.