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Assignment and mutual exchange

When and how a tenant can transfer their tenancy by assignment or swap their tenancy through a mutual exchange.

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  • Assignment of a tenancy

    When a tenant can transfer their tenancy to another person using an assignment by deed.

  • Mutual exchange for social tenancies

    When a social housing tenant can take part in a mutual exchange by assigning their tenancy to another tenant.

  • Mutual exchange refusal

    A landlord can serve a notice of refusal to consent to a mutual exchange if certain grounds apply, including when the tenant is subject to a court order or the property is unsuitable.