Common use of Introductory Tenancies Clause in Contracts

Introductory Tenancies. If you have never been a tenant of Rugby Borough Council, you will become an introductory tenant for the first 12 months of your tenancy. However, if you are already a tenant of a council or housing association then you will usually become a secure tenant straight away (unless your tenancy with that landlord is an introductory or assured shorthold tenancy). If you keep to the Terms and Conditions of your introductory tenancy agreement, you will automatically become a secure tenant at the end of the first 12 months. In certain circumstances the introductory tenancy can be extended by a further six months. Introductory tenants have fewer legal rights than secure tenants, for example an introductory tenant does not have the right to buy their home. If you break any conditions of your introductory tenancy agreement you can be evicted much more quickly and easily than a secure tenant. Should it become necessary to start possession proceedings to end your tenancy, you have the right to have the council’s decision to seek possession reviewed by a senior manager. You can find advice on exercising this right in the tenants’ handbook. Secure Tenancies A secure tenancy gives you a number of additional rights, outlined in section 3 of this agreement. In general, as long as you keep to the rules of your tenancy agreement, including paying your rent and not being involved in anti-social behaviour you can live in your home for the rest of your life. If we seek to end a secure tenancy then we must obtain a court order to be able to do so. In cases of anti-social behaviour or unlawful conduct we may apply for a demoted tenancy.

Introductory Tenancies. If you have never been a tenant of Rugby Borough Council, you will become an introductory tenant for the first 12 months of your tenancy. However, if you are already a tenant of a council or housing association then you will usually become a secure tenant straight away (unless your tenancy with that landlord is an introductory or assured shorthold tenancy). If you keep to the Terms and Conditions of your introductory tenancy agreement, you will automatically become a secure tenant at the end of the first 12 months. In certain circumstances the introductory tenancy can be extended by a further six months. Introductory tenants have fewer legal rights than a secure tenants, for example an introductory flexible tenant does not have the right to buy their home. If you break any conditions of your introductory tenancy agreement you and can be evicted much more quickly and easily than a secure flexible tenant. Should it During the 12 month introductory period you must show us you can keep to the conditions of this agreement, after which time you will become necessary a secure flexible tenant. ● not behave anti-socially, cause a nuisance or harass other people ● pay the rent due on time ● keep the property clean and decorated ● respect the neighbours and not cause a nuisance ● not cause overcrowding ● keep the garden (if applicable) in a neat and tidy condition ● allow our workmen into the property to start possession proceedings carry out inspections and repairs; and ● give us four weeks' notice to end the introductory tenancy. Introductory tenants’ rights and restrictions applying to this tenancy agreement are detailed in the accompanying Tenant Handbook. If you break any of the terms and conditions in this agreement, we may ask the Court to evict you. If your tenancycase is taken to Court, you need to be aware that the Court will give us possession of your property as the Judge cannot make any other decision. If you conduct your tenancy satisfactorily you will automatically become a secure flexible tenant 12 months from the start of your introductory tenancy. You have the right to have the councilCouncil’s decision to seek possession reviewed by a senior managerSenior Manager should it become necessary to start possession proceedings. You can find advice on exercising how to do this right in the tenants’ handbook. Secure Tenancies A secure tenancy gives you a number of additional rights, outlined in section 3 of this agreement. In general, as long as you keep to the rules of your tenancy agreement, including paying your rent and not being involved in anti-social behaviour you can live in your home for the rest of your life. If we seek to end a secure tenancy then we must obtain a court order to be able to do so. In cases of anti-social behaviour or unlawful conduct we may apply for a demoted tenancyTenant Handbook.